Lyn Mettler

Lyn Mettler is a longtime travel writer for US News & World Report, USA Today 10Best and The TODAY Show who created Families Fly Free, a program that teaches families her simple system to use travel rewards to fly for free. She is one of the industry's foremost experts on collecting and using travel rewards with her expertise featured in major media outlets and on podcasts, television and radio.
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Spotlight on Costa Rica: Everything to Know About This Tropical Getaway

By John Chavez “I want to go to Costa Rica,” is something my wife’s been saying since her mother came...

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110 | Travel Rewards and Financial Independence: Retired by 50 and Traveling the World with Chris Pisciotta

  Are you on the road to financial independence but still want to travel? Families Fly Free team member Chris...

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29 Awesome Things to Do in Chicago [2023]

Chicago is one of my family’s favorite destinations, as it’s just a two-and-a-half hour drive from our home in Indianapolis....

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These Are the Sunglasses the Families Fly Free Team Is Wearing

Here at Go to Travel Gal, we’re big fans of Prive Revaux sunglasses. The celebrity-favorite company with founders including Jamie...

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109 | Southwest Companion Pass, Capital One Venture X, Priority Pass & More in This Ask Lyn Anything Travel Rewards Q&A

In this sneak peek at one of the live Ask Lyn Anything Q&As Lyn holds monthly inside the Families Fly...

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Families Fly Free Review: What Members Have to Say

Families Fly Free Review Looking for a Families Fly Free review to see what members have to say? Want to...

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The Absolute Best Travel Sandals: OOFOS

Do you struggle to find supportive shoes or sandals that are cool, comfortable and durable? I know I do! Every...

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108 | Families Fly Free Questions Answered!

Lyn addresses some of the most common questions she’s received about the Families Fly Free membership. She answers questions like…...

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107 | Success Story: Mastering Travel Rewards With Trevor & Jen Fiore

Think you’ve mastered travel rewards? Trevor and Jen Fiore, a couple chasing financial independence while still traveling, advise that even...

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106 | Passport Mistakes: Don’t Miss These Common Errors

When it comes to passports, there are some BIG mistakes you can make, including this one Lyn recently made that...

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Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Earn 1.5x Points on ALL Purchases

If you’re looking to build your flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards® points balance, is a great option. This popular card pays...

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Earn up to 85,000 Points With the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card

Want to earn maximum Southwest Points? The  is your BEST option! Why? Because it earns the most points of ANY...

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