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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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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Do I Have to Open a Bunch of Credit Cards to Fly Free?

A lot of travel rewards and travel hacking strategies focus on opening a BUNCH of credit cards just to get...

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101 | STOP! Don’t Apply for a Southwest Card Until You Listen to THIS

It’s incredibly important that you don’t apply for a Southwest personal card at the wrong time. Lyn explains why and...

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Cruising With Travel Rewards: How to Cruise for Free

Love the idea of going on a cruise but daunted by the cost? Lyn shares how it’s possible to go...

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100 | Disney Wish Review With Doug of Rope Drop Radio

Ever wondered what it would be like to take a Disney cruise? Lyn interviews Disney cruise expert Doug McKnight of...

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