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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105 | Turks and Caicos Review: The Good and the Bad

Turks and Caicos on your bucket list? Lyn shares both the good and bad of her recent experience on these...

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How to Earn Southwest Points by Paying Your Electric Bill!

There are some CRAZY ways to earn Southwest points, but this is one of the most unusual. Did you know...

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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Review

While my hands-down favorite travel credit card is the , a flexible travel card with a low annual fee of...

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104 | Cruise Tips From a Man Who’s Taken 100+ Cruises: Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers

If you’ve got a question about cruising, Lyn’s guest Gary Bembridge has answers! Gary, who runs the Tips for Travellers...

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Southern California Vacation: 8 Romantic Things to Do for Couples

Doesn’t a Southern California vacation sound wonderful? Who can argue with beautiful landscapes, miles of ocean, California sunshine and loads...

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Is Disney Vacation Club a Scam?

Interested in Disney Vacation Club and wonder if it’s legit? Hear about Lyn’s experience with DVC and find out if...

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103 | Simplify Your Travel Rewards Strategy: 5 Ways

Traveling for free doesn’t have to be overwhelming, confusing or time-consuming. In this episode, Lyn shares 5 steps you can...

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Southwest Travel Credits: What to Know and How to Use Them [2025]

By Stephanie Antin, of Almost Free Family Travel Southwest Airlines does a lot of things right, but making it easy...

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Off Property vs On Property at Disney World: Which Should You Choose?

Heading to Disney and wondering if you should stay on-property at a Disney resort or off-property? Lyn shares her advice...

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102 | Success Story: “Blessing Your Family With Travel” With Single Traveler Cheryl Claybrooks

Lyn interviews single traveler Cheryl Claybrooks, a retired teacher, about the creative ways she’s saved on travel, both traveling as...

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A Secret Way to Earn Southwest Points FREE With Blue Apron!

Here’s a way to easily earn Southwest points FREE by signing up for meal delivery service Blue Apron! I’m going...

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Queen Kapiolani Hotel Review and Tour in Honolulu, Hawaii

Queen Kapiolani Hotel is a good value hotel with retro vibes in the heart of high-energy Waikiki beach in Honolulu,...

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