cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

WIN BIG THIS SUMMER

YulianK
SMARTY Community Manager SMARTY Community Manager
SMARTY Community Manager

SMR0157_Summer_Giveaway_Featured_Post_600x420px_Opt1@1x.png

WIN BIG THIS SUMMER

From a posh picnic to a grand getaway!

Would jetting off with a friend to Europe for a fabulous 4* city break complete your summer?

Well, it’s one of the BIG prizes up for grabs in our huge summer giveaway – win 3 nights in a 4* hotel for two with return flights, private airport transfers, travel insurance and £200 spending money. And when it comes to choosing the destination, you’re the boss. Take your pick of return flights from selected UK airports to either Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, Lisbon, Paris, Prague, Rome or Stockholm. The prize is worth over £2,500!

That’s not all, there’s loads of these great prizes up for grabs too:

  • Fortnum & Mason picnic hampers x 5
  • Luxury three-piece luggage sets from Rock x 5
  • GoPro HERO 12 cameras x 5
  • Beats SOLO 4 wireless headphones x 5
  • Tile Pro 4 pack (to keep track of your luggage) x 5
  • Tile Pro 2 pack x 10

HOW CAN I WIN BIG?

It’s so easy. Just answer this question to be entered into the prize draw for your chance to bag our grand getaway or one of our other super prizes:

  • What is your best hack for summer getaway?

The Prize Draw opens 22/07/24 at 10:00 and closes on 01/09/24 at 11:59 (“Promotion Period”). 

To enter the Prize Draw entrants must be a SMARTY customer and have an active plan as at the end date of the Promotion Period.  Entrants must have registered for the SMARTY Community within the Promotion Period and be over 18 years of age and a UK resident (“Eligible Entrants”).

Only one entry per entrant. Winners will be selected at random.

For full terms click here

Team SMARTY


UPDATE - COMPETITION CLOSED

The competition is now closed and we will draw the winner from all the eligible entries. Keep your fingers crossed and an eye on your Private Message inbox.

Thanks to everyone who contributed some brilliant entries. We had almost three thousand posts !

Keep up the great work everyone; the SMARTY Community belongs to us all and succeeds because of your great contributions.

2,835 REPLIES 2,835

DanielM_1507607
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie
  1. Take a decoy wallet in case you get mugged
  2. Take a photo/scan of important documents (tickets, insurance, passport) and store online/email so you can always get hold of them

WayelBa_1094217
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Using AI to help plan is the best hack 

Manalul_1643703
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Book holiday after when schools have opened for the best prices.

Matthew_2667265
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Home 

WolfgangB
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Find the airline carrier and connection most prone to 3+ hour delays and claim you city break cost back under EU Regulation 261 😉 

Stylian_1436419
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Be Smart(y) and pack light.

DanielF_2016513
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll extra clothes into a travel pillow to get a cheeky extra free clothing allowance for the plane!

pack hydration powders in case of….

wear a blazer on a long haul flight, more chance of an upgrade! 

JacquiS_2678724
SMARTY Livewire
SMARTY Livewire

Take an extension lead and only one adaptor plus never forget your music and playing cards! Happy holiday times 🙂

JacquiS_2678724
SMARTY Livewire
SMARTY Livewire

Take an extension lead and only one in-country adaptor.... also, something to play music on and a pack of playing cards - happy happy holiday times 🙂

MartinF_2577115
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Insurance!!!
Use Compare sites to book your holiday insurance especially if you have a health condition. Some sites give you money back!!!

Geoffre_2711570
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Where available use the "Dusk Check-in" - makes life so much easier the following day.

JoanneH_2240737
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Remember to check out if data roaming is included in your phone package! If not and you can’t add a bolt on, buy an eSIM, but remember to turn off data roaming on your main sim so you don’t incur charges! Then you can use your maps for navigating and web searching for booking the best restaurants and sights without worry ☺️

KarlMon_1667055
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Check your passport wasn't issued more than 10 years before the date of leaving or return to UK.

Kathy_1088258
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Always bring your swimsuits in your carryon!

ZoeHuds_1541703
SMARTY Rookie
SMARTY Rookie

Always put your liquids in tied in sandwich bags in your case, promise you won’t regret it.😊

TonyDerr_256934
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Make a "digital" travel packing list (e.g. on your phone) and use it every time you go away. That way you minimise forgetting something important!

KathrynC_219191
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Not a hack as such but getting a GHIC, some decent travel insurance and packing some basic medicines such as paracetamol, antiseptic cream, plasters etc is essential in my view, these things are not always readily available in other countries. Prepare for the worst so you can enjoy the moment! 

DavidGa_1330645
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

My tip: go camping in the UK. Its the cheapest option, and going abroad in the summer risks missing the UK's 1 day of summer.

ankjohnson
SMARTY Maverick
SMARTY Maverick

Get a credit card with no fees for use outside UK.

LornaCo_2662202
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Always look at restaurant recommendations on TikTok beforehand!

Lozza
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack less stuff in your luggage to reduce your carbon foot print

HM
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Download offline copies of your ID, confirmations and tickets using Google Drive - and get a fee-free debit card for spending

AlisterB_985307
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Check with Smarty regarding usage in the eu, no roaming charges.

AvrilWe_1774562
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Put your clothes in a vacuum bag before packing in a cabin-bag to save space and save paying for a hold suitcase. For the return journey or use the back of the hotel hair dryer to suck out the air.

AvrilWe_1774562
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack your clothes in a vacuum pack bag before packing into a cabin bagand suck out all the air. Saves using a hold suitcase and paying for it. On the return use the other end of the hotel hair dryer to suck out the air for the return journey.

Constan_1692693
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Doesn't matter where you are going..wery important is to have a big data SIM (I'm using a Smarty 50 GB which is enough whatever you are). As well do a little research about what can you see during the holidays... Have a lovely holidays

Apricot
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Watch YouTube vlog tours of hotels and places you plan to visit before you book to avoid being disorientated, misjudging distances, or unpleasantly surprised. 

Americo_2570358
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Be Smart and take SMARTY with you on holiday.

 

philipp_2596088
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Ask in resort for restaurant and trip ideas and try and find something or somewhere the locals go and away from the crowds.

LynneC263
SMARTY Livewire
SMARTY Livewire

Watch YouTube videos from locals of your hotel and resort. That way you'll know where to go and where to avoid

AmandaW_2696794
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Research,Research, Research 

AmandaW_2696794
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Research, Research, Research 

AliGray_724922
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Roll up your clothes when packing. You can fit loads more in!

Lindsay_2521647
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Take photo's and details of all your travel documents as a back up. Tell your friends/family back home where you are staying and details of your important information, i.e. travel insurance, passport number, name, address and phone number of where you are staying.  Then stay safe and enjoy yourself!

PaulDar_1713586
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Pack light and avoid paying for luggage.

Jacquie_1430803
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Make full use of pockets on jackets to store those extra items that don't fit in your onboard bag

GafynEv_2220605
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Download your destination on google maps so that you can use it offline on your mobile. 

JanTait_1406062
SMARTY Enquirer
SMARTY Enquirer

Check out Skyscanner for cheap flights and consider going off-season for a more relaxing, authentic experience.

Sarah
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Send the kids to a residential camp and go on holiday with your partner.

Stephen_1299142
SMARTY Pioneer
SMARTY Pioneer

Pack light and set up mobile roaming before you go