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.
13-08-2024 09:48 AM
Minimalistic packing and using shein bags to vacuum pack clothes to fit more in carry bag
13-08-2024 09:49 AM
Minimalistic packing and using shein bags to vacuum pack clothes to fit more in carry bag
13-08-2024 10:28 AM
Making sure I have my mobile phone in Europe to benefit from Smarty free roaming.
13-08-2024 10:49 AM
Check trip advisor before you book
13-08-2024 11:22 AM
Plan an itinerary of what you want to do
13-08-2024 11:50 AM
Roll rather than fold your clothes. Easier to fit in a bag and minimize creases.
13-08-2024 12:27 PM
Research the place you're going before you leave and travel light.
13-08-2024 13:32 PM
Get a SMARTY Euro pass when I go on my holidays! 😜
13-08-2024 17:18 PM
Stay away from popular destinations, find a hidden gem location instead.
13-08-2024 17:45 PM
If I were hacking on a horse then some highland hills. If I were hacking with an axe then the forests of Finland. If I were hacking a computer then maybe a Hotel in Helsinki. If I were a newspaper hack then in the mortuary I would mightily deserve. If I had a hacking cough then I might partake of healing herbs from the Hebrides.
13-08-2024 22:03 PM
Don't hit too much sun, it'll knock you out, you'll be way too sleepy!
14-08-2024 08:16 AM
I like to take a friend somewhere remote to enjoy the peace and quiet.
14-08-2024 09:16 AM
Clear your web browser cache before purchasing flights. Multiple searches of the same flights increases the price shown. Clearing the cache prior to actually purchasing and researching can decrease flight cost.
14-08-2024 12:31 PM
Copy all documents passport, visa etc to your phone incase they get lost and replacements needed
14-08-2024 12:38 PM
Make copies of all documents to your phone incase any get lost and replacements needed
14-08-2024 13:40 PM
Only take hand luggage!!
14-08-2024 17:12 PM
Wait til September!
14-08-2024 23:09 PM
Unplug from all social media and enjoy the moment.
14-08-2024 23:14 PM
Make lists and put things in the bag as soon as you think of them!
15-08-2024 04:44 AM
Travel light, pack the essentials and a spare or two but leave the massive heavy suitcase at home as you rarely need or use all the stuff you packed just in case .. and if you do next extra it’s easy to rinse stuff out and dry overnight or just treat yourself to a few new odds and ends when you’re there.
Mike
15-08-2024 09:01 AM
My hack is to go to one of the flight apps like Ryanair and look out for promotions then think of the destinations you'd really like to go to and reverse check which UK airports are on that route. So for example if you want to fly to Malaga put that in the app as your departure airport and note down which UK airports are available. Then reverse that and go through each in turn until you find the best price, keep doing that until you see one that suits your budget. Check regularly as prices can change from day to day, if you see a good price go for it don't wait for it to go up again!
15-08-2024 09:51 AM
Pack up a rucksack, put on earbuds, jump on a train and head north to Scotland. Enjoy some piece and quiet exploring and wild camping in the mountains of the highlands.
15-08-2024 16:04 PM
cargo jogging pants or shorts. Can't beat having extra pockets when travelling. Clipable phone holder to clip to the plane seat in front of you. Download lots of content for the flight. Two sets of wireless ear buds so you always have battery. Also, two phones.
15-08-2024 19:43 PM
Don't eat yellow snow!
15-08-2024 19:57 PM
Beware of hidden costs associated with booking cheap holidays
15-08-2024 21:24 PM
Take my personal phone with smarty SIM to enjoy roam like home benefits!
16-08-2024 07:53 AM
Only take a carry on bag with items that mix and match with each other so you get maximum flexibility out of your clothing.
16-08-2024 09:42 AM
Buy postcards for yourself, say 1 per day. This is for two reasons: 1. a professional photographer is going to get a better shot of whatever iconic thing you have seen than you ever can, and 2. write on the postcards to journal what you've done each day so they're a reminder of your trip for future you.
16-08-2024 09:45 AM
Pack light
16-08-2024 09:48 AM
pack light
16-08-2024 10:32 AM
Advance forward planning such as; booking for trips, travelling around destination, google best places to visit and eat, go on website to see reviews.
16-08-2024 13:45 PM
If you're thinking on going on a city break then look at wikipedia to see the list of the biggest cities in a chosen country and head down to one you've never heard of before and do some research online. You could find many real gems.
17-08-2024 08:31 AM
Purchase air-conditioning!
17-08-2024 11:10 AM
Pack smartly - pack SMARTY.
17-08-2024 15:17 PM
Be a Smart(y) Alec and pack light - and don’t forget a charger.
17-08-2024 16:10 PM
Use a simple business card to turn on your hotel lights and air conditioning, then when you leave the room, you'll come back to a beautifully cool room to relax in.
17-08-2024 16:13 PM
Use any business card to put in your hotel room key card switch, this meaning you can go out and come back to an air conditioned cool room to relax in without having to leave a key card inside.
18-08-2024 08:42 AM
My phone . The internet. And some time to find my dream getaway at a perfect price . Bliss ☀️🏖️
18-08-2024 10:43 AM
I think for me it's just do SOMETHING. Anything. Don't sweat the planning so much you get overwhelmed and don't end up doing anything. Pick something and just do it.
18-08-2024 20:15 PM
We always have a number of packed things we never empty and are always ready to go, so we never forget. Toiletries and an electrics bag with adapters and cables, for example.