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.
23-08-2024 08:23 AM
Take a rechargeable USB fan with you to save hiring one.
23-08-2024 08:27 AM
Take a rechargeable USB fan with you to save hiring one
23-08-2024 08:31 AM
Leave stress and work behind. Take your loved ones and a smarty SIM with you.
23-08-2024 08:32 AM
Download Google translate to deal with the language barrier. Always handy when trying to break down the communication barrier.
23-08-2024 08:42 AM
Print paper copies of your boarding passes just in case of issues with phone.
23-08-2024 08:57 AM
Take a collapsible walking pole to save your legs from getting too tired.
23-08-2024 09:21 AM
On short trips, pack light, when taking hold luggage, split you clothes between 2 suit cases, just in case one gets lost. And when going through security, make sure you are organised with liquids in plastic clear bags and listen to the airport staff's instructions, nothing worse than queues because travellers haven't been organised. Always check your flight is on time and get there in plenty of time.
23-08-2024 09:43 AM
I like to research my destination and list the things I want to do, I may not get to see everything but I’m definitely excited to be going once I have seen all the possibilities
23-08-2024 10:00 AM
Take a photo of your passport - the page with all your details on. It is vital if by chance your passport is lost or stolen.
23-08-2024 10:16 AM
Take a photo of your passport, in case you lose it!
23-08-2024 10:24 AM
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
23-08-2024 10:47 AM
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!
23-08-2024 11:51 AM
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!
23-08-2024 11:58 AM
23-08-2024 12:54 PM
shampoo bars, toothpaste/mouthwash tablets
23-08-2024 14:10 PM
Assuming that you are very very old like my husband and me, make sure you absolutely avoid going during school holidays!
23-08-2024 14:48 PM
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.
23-08-2024 15:58 PM
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.
23-08-2024 16:46 PM
Plan nice and early
23-08-2024 17:57 PM
Making sure I have good Wi-Fi and a charger no matter in the world where I have been
23-08-2024 18:01 PM
Shop like a local
24-08-2024 00:57 AM
Wear sunscreen
24-08-2024 01:00 AM - edited 24-08-2024 01:01 AM
Wear sunscreen 😎
24-08-2024 01:08 AM
Check last minute deals and be flexible with dates
24-08-2024 08:02 AM
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!!
24-08-2024 11:03 AM
Roll clothes instead of folding
24-08-2024 14:28 PM
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.
24-08-2024 17:10 PM
Make sure to split any medication required between your suitcase and hand luggage.
24-08-2024 17:29 PM
My best hack for a summer getaway is to bring a brita water filter bottle so the water is nice and clean.
26-08-2024 09:16 AM
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.
25-08-2024 09:10 AM
The Malvern Hills and Great Malvern Theatre, Priory, Splash swimming pool , Priory Park, Free Natural water from springs
25-08-2024 11:02 AM
Use Skyscanner and set your destination to ‘everywhere’ to find bargain flights to near and far places!
25-08-2024 11:36 AM
Free holidays anywhere in this world without any hassle explore whatever you want be a free bird likewise me time 😊
25-08-2024 11:43 AM
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 😊
25-08-2024 16:05 PM
Pack only essential clothing. You'll then have room in your luggage to put the purchases you just couldn't not make!
25-08-2024 19:23 PM
Make the most of coupons and discounts
25-08-2024 19:22 PM
Pre-order your toiletries/suntan lotion online and collect at airport once you've gone through security 🙂
26-08-2024 09:11 AM
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.
26-08-2024 09:22 AM
when travelling abroad use make sure you have enough data use smarty and recommend them to friends 12gb within your normal package 😁
26-08-2024 09:31 AM
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!