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.
Search
A group of people posing for a picture.

89 | Disney World at Thanksgiving Trip Recap: Disney Vacation Club, Space 220, Genie+ and More!

Lyn shares all the details of her Thanksgiving 2022 trip to Disney World, including the latest on Genie+, how she...
Listen Now

Southwest Points Value: What Are Southwest Points Worth?

How much are Southwest points worth or wondering Southwest points’ value? In this video, Lyn explains how to calculate the...

Watch Now
A person holding a tablet with a credit score displayed on it.

88 | How to Increase Your Credit Score ASAP

Need a higher credit score before you can start collecting frequent flyer miles to fly free? Lyn has multiple time-tested...
Listen Now

How Early Do I Need to Arrive at the Airport?

You want to make sure you give yourself enough time at the airport to catch your flight, but how much...

Watch Now
A woman holding a credit card with the words chase 5 24.

87 | The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained!

Selecting and timing your travel cards correctly is a key part of using travel rewards in a simple and easy...
Listen Now

How to Earn Southwest Points Quickly?

Need to get more Southwest points in a hurry to earn your Companion Pass? Lyn gives you 4 ways to...

Watch Now

InterContinental San Diego Hotel Review

Want to stay in luxury in the heart of the city with a view of the harbor? Look no further...

Watch Now
A person holding up a card that says venturex.

86 | All About the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: A Review

Capital One Venture X is one of my favorite travel cards, which offers a flexible rewards system. I share my...
Listen Now

Chase Travel Rewards: How Do They Work?

Chase Travel Rewards: How do they work? I explain Chase Ultimate Rewards, a flexible travel rewards system that allows you...

Watch Now
A group of people on a beach.

85 | From Skeptical to 8X ROI in Free Travel With Jerry Quinn

Jerry shares how his Oregon family of 4 prioritized family travel with his college-age kids and learned how to really...
Listen Now

San Diego Hotel: Best Western Plus Island Palms Review

Best Western Plus Island Palms and Marina is a great place to lodge if you want to visit all San...

Watch Now
A family posing in front of cinderella castle.

84 | Disney at the Holidays with Doug McKnight of Rope Drop Radio

Lyn chats about going to Disney during the holidays with Doug from Rope Drop Radio. They both share lots of...
Listen Now
Load More
Secrets of a Travel Journalist logo
Search
Facebook-f Instagram Rss Youtube