22-07-2024 01:38 AM - edited 02-09-2024 12:20 PM
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:
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:
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.
06-08-2024 09:28 PM
Go with people you love to places you'll learn to love and make memories to treasure
06-08-2024 10:19 PM
Bring some snacks!!
06-08-2024 10:36 PM
Pack the car and go to my caravan on the east coast for as long as I can, or surf the flights find the cheapest prices, then find an owners private apartment somewhere sunny 🌞 bargain
06-08-2024 10:36 PM
07-08-2024 12:04 AM
Using AI to help plan is the best hack
07-08-2024 12:40 AM
Book holiday after when schools have opened for the best prices.
07-08-2024 02:59 AM
Home
07-08-2024 09:51 AM
Find the airline carrier and connection most prone to 3+ hour delays and claim you city break cost back under EU Regulation 261 😉
07-08-2024 09:54 AM
Be Smart(y) and pack light.
07-08-2024 09:56 AM
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!
07-08-2024 10:14 AM
Take an extension lead and only one adaptor plus never forget your music and playing cards! Happy holiday times 🙂
07-08-2024 10:23 AM
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 🙂
07-08-2024 10:59 AM
Insurance!!!
Use Compare sites to book your holiday insurance especially if you have a health condition. Some sites give you money back!!!
07-08-2024 11:02 AM
Where available use the "Dusk Check-in" - makes life so much easier the following day.
07-08-2024 11:18 AM
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 ☺️
07-08-2024 11:39 AM
Check your passport wasn't issued more than 10 years before the date of leaving or return to UK.
07-08-2024 11:44 AM
Always bring your swimsuits in your carryon!
07-08-2024 11:53 AM
Always put your liquids in tied in sandwich bags in your case, promise you won’t regret it.😊
07-08-2024 12:10 PM
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!
07-08-2024 12:57 PM
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!
07-08-2024 01:13 PM
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.
07-08-2024 01:18 PM
Get a credit card with no fees for use outside UK.
07-08-2024 02:32 PM
Always look at restaurant recommendations on TikTok beforehand!
07-08-2024 02:34 PM
Pack less stuff in your luggage to reduce your carbon foot print
07-08-2024 04:17 PM
Download offline copies of your ID, confirmations and tickets using Google Drive - and get a fee-free debit card for spending
07-08-2024 05:49 PM
Check with Smarty regarding usage in the eu, no roaming charges.
07-08-2024 05:55 PM
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.
07-08-2024 06:01 PM
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.
07-08-2024 07:09 PM
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
07-08-2024 07:23 PM
Watch YouTube vlog tours of hotels and places you plan to visit before you book to avoid being disorientated, misjudging distances, or unpleasantly surprised.
07-08-2024 07:43 PM
Be Smart and take SMARTY with you on holiday.
07-08-2024 09:01 PM
Ask in resort for restaurant and trip ideas and try and find something or somewhere the locals go and away from the crowds.
07-08-2024 11:44 PM
Watch YouTube videos from locals of your hotel and resort. That way you'll know where to go and where to avoid
08-08-2024 12:02 AM
Research,Research, Research
08-08-2024 12:04 AM
Research, Research, Research
08-08-2024 08:37 AM
Roll up your clothes when packing. You can fit loads more in!
08-08-2024 09:13 AM
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!
08-08-2024 10:33 AM
Pack light and avoid paying for luggage.
08-08-2024 12:20 PM
Make full use of pockets on jackets to store those extra items that don't fit in your onboard bag
08-08-2024 01:11 PM
Download your destination on google maps so that you can use it offline on your mobile.