WIN BIG THIS SUMMER

[YulianK]

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

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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.

[Ghislai_1361007]

Get sun protection lotions that only need to be applied once and follow the instructions to apply before you go out and wait for a short time. Game changer! (Do think about re-aplying if you have a long swim and a vigorous towelling though.)

[DonnaWi_1949457]

Take an empty bottle

security regulations that forbid liquids in bottles over 100 ml, but there's no rule that says you can't take on an empty bottle of any size. To avoid hefty charges for bottled water, simply bring your own (unfilled) plastic bottle and fill it from a drinking water tap once you're airside.

[MikeBer_1797484]

Packing cubes for organising your stuff.

Book a free walking tour in any city you go to! Great way to find things to do.

[Alexand_1820307]

Make a shared list of places to visit on Google Maps and share with your family

[Alexand_1820307]

Make a Shared List of different places you want to visit on Google Maps and share with your family so you can all see where and how to get everywhere and favourite your hotel to easier find it when looking for directions to travel back!

[DanRobi_2315741]

Plan what you want to do on your getaway but don't overthink it. Make sure your bank and phone provider know you're going away!

[pvlub]

Stay flexible and open-minded. Sometimes the best memories come from unplanned adventures or spontaneous detours. Don’t be afraid to get off the beaten track and explore something unexpected. After all, travel is not only about the destination, but also about the journey and the little surprises along the way.

[DingosKidney]

Only take man made fibre cloths, which don't wrinkle and can be washed in the shower at your hotel using shower gel and then dry within a couple of hours.  You can take less clothes, a smaller case and avoid the airline costs for checked bags and maybe just take an under the seat bag.

[DingosKidney]

Pack man made fibre clothes that can be washed in the shower with normal soap and dry in a couple of hours, as opposed to cotton.  This way, you can take less clothes, use smaller suitcases (maybe just under the seat bags) and save on airline costs and have less weight to carry.

[Rachael_1494145]

Book some great accommodation and use it as your base.

[GillieW_1247564]

Spilt all your stuff between your luggage in case a case gets lost in transit. That way everyone will have some gear when you arrive!

[IANMIDDL_270818]

when travelling abroad use make sure you have enough data use smarty and recommend them to friends 12gb within your normal package 😁

[IANMIDDL_270818]

Pack clothes that can be swapped in styles so that shirts and shorts can be worn more than once and no one will know. Keeping your case light. 

[FionaCla_183417]

Pre-order your toiletries/suntan lotion online and collect at airport once you've gone through security 🙂

[StevenCl_179775]

Make the most of coupons and discounts

[Chris8571]

Pack only essential clothing. You'll then have room in your luggage to put the purchases you just couldn't not make!

[Gunjeet_1390684]

A free holiday anywhere in the world without any hassle explore the world do whatever you want away or be with friends still me time 😊

[Gunjeet_1390684]

Free holidays anywhere in this world without any hassle explore whatever you want be a free bird likewise me time 😊

[HollyCh_1817420]

Use Skyscanner and set your destination to ‘everywhere’ to find bargain flights to near and far places!

[StanHubb_778895]

The Malvern Hills and Great  Malvern Theatre,  Priory, Splash swimming pool , Priory Park, Free Natural water from springs 

[NeilKen_1242802]

My best hack for a summer getaway is to bring a brita water filter bottle so the water is nice and clean. 

[IANMIDDL_270818]

if you’re in Rome use the water fountains water is clean and cool. Block the main faucet and the water comes from the top directly to your face/mouth. All free to use. 

[FrancisD_587580]

Make sure to split any medication required between your suitcase and hand luggage. 

[rgr_772354]

Packing cubes for easy packing; book tickets for museums etc in advance to save money and make sure you can visit on the date you want; take a photo on your phone of your passport and all necessary docs.

[DianeFa_2837284]

Roll clothes instead of folding

[JCE]

It's great to wake up in an amazing location with everything laid on and all the luxuries fully loaded, who doesn't love room service! But cover your back too... In my glovebox is an emergency kit to keep me alive in the wilderness in event of breakdown. Powerbank in boot should you be lucky enough to Netflix, chill and breakdown somewhere discreet with company. Have a few gold Sovereigns discreetly secured somewhere on your person, for real trouble in far away lands. That should always be enough to get you a flight home from pretty much anywhere in the world. Or at least bribe your way to the nearest UK embassy! Remember holiday doesn't have to be a towel by the pool.. by plane or car, boat or bike... Make it an adventure!!

[Topaz66]

Check last minute deals and be flexible with dates

[ShirleyB]

Wear sunscreen 😎

[ShirleyB]

Wear sunscreen 

[NaomiSch]

Shop like a local

[DeniseH_2319055]

Making sure I have good Wi-Fi and a charger no matter in the world where I have been 

[Neonis]

Plan nice and early 

[Janabh_phuk24]

Bring a portable blender wherever you go. You can just buy any fruit you want and voila you got yourself a juice or food anytime. It helps quench your thirst and at the same time makes your tummy full to get you through the summer day. 

[TabrazK_1618262]

Avoid bank foreign exchange fees by using a card like monzo.

Exchange currency in your travel country- rates are generally better. 

Seperate trip- travel like a local get local trains and buses , will allow you to see a different side to your travel destination. 

[MollyR]

Assuming that you are very very old like my husband and me, make sure you absolutely avoid going during school holidays!

[Catherin_733839]

shampoo bars, toothpaste/mouthwash tablets

[PeterCar_396932]

• My best hack for summer getaway? Take a backpack with wheels built in! We are interrailing and it will be a lifesaver 🙂

[Georgia_2265894]

My hack is to read travel blogs written by locals, instead of big sites like Tripadvisor - these will be more honest, up-to-date and give you tips and recommendations most tourists won't see!

[DarrenMu_895229]

If staying in a hotel/house/room you’re not sure about, you can use your phone to check if there are any hidden cameras in the room. Use you phone camera on selfie mode to scan the room as the phone camera can pick up infrared light on it, emitted by hidden cameras (whereas the human eye can’t). Not one of the more pleasant hacks but could prove useful sometime in certain situations! 

[NicoB]

Eat where the locals eat. Don't go to touristy restaurants, ask the locals where they would go. I've had some of the best food recommended by the locals. It's cheaper too