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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Gravity Haus Moab Hotel Review Near Arches National Park

Do you desire to stay at the latest welcoming, stylish hotel in the heart of Moab where the amenities and...

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Capitol Reef Resort Review Near Capital Reef National Park

Your family can pick from glamping in teepees or conestoga wagons circled ’round fire pits (with restrooms located nearby), hotel...

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Top 10 Airport Parking Websites

Whether you’re planning a stress-free itinerary, want to save money on long-term parking costs or just need help finding somewhere...

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83 | Cruising Tips With Sheri of Cruise Tips TV

Flying free is a great way to get to ports for cruising! Sheri Griffith with CruiseTipsTV joins Lyn to talk...
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BONUS | $7000+ Saved Flying Free as a Single Parent to College Visits, Hawaii, Yoga Retreats & More With Heather Hill

Heather shares how she’s flown for free with her son for college visits, traveled to Hawaii and more in her...
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82 | Flying Free Success Stories: How All Types of Families Are Traveling Beyond Their Wildest Dreams

Families Fly Free members are taking amazing trips, saving thousands of dollars and coming up with creative ways to use...
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16 Groovy Things to Do in Sedona

By Stephanie Antin, of AlmostFreeFamilyTravel.com Looking for a great road trip? There are tons of things to do in Sedona,...

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Do I Lose My Southwest Points If I Close My Southwest Credit Card?

Lyn addresses whether or not you will lose your Southwest Rapid Rewards points if you close your Southwest credit card...

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81 | Success Story: How a Wealth Advisor Netted $7,000 in Travel Savings With George Pedraza

George Pedraza, a wealth advisor, shares how his family found value in the Families Fly Free membership even as a...
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping Button Reminds You to Start Shopping in the Portal

One of the easiest ways to earn more Southwest points is by starting your online shopping in the Rapid Rewards...

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Holiday Inn Express Moab Hotel Review

Want to stay at one of the closest hotels to Arches National Park? The Holiday Inn Express in Moab certainly...

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Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card vs the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card | Which Card to Use for Your Everyday Spending?

card_name vs the card_name: Which should you use for your everyday spending? Lyn explains the benefits of each of these...

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