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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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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What Are the Best Ways to Earn Southwest Points?

How can you earn Southwest points so that you always have enough to fly your entire family for free wherever...

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5 Must-Know Tips for Booking a Vrbo Vacation Rental

While I always enjoy staying in a great hotel, my family also likes to mix things up and stay in...

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Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club Resort Review in Oahu, Hawaii

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club is an Oahu, Hawaii resort located on the island’s western shore. Only 18 miles from...

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99 | Delta Versus Southwest

Are you unsure about flying free if it involves Southwest Airlines? I often hear people say, “But I’d rather fly...

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Marco Island, Florida: Your Ultimate Beach Vacation Checklist [2023]

Marco Island, Florida, is one of my family’s favorite beach spots, especially when we’re ready to escape long overcast Midwest...

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Travel Companions Board With Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred Members

Anyone on the SAME RESERVATION (that means you’ll have the same confirmation number) on Southwest Airlines as someone who holds...

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