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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4 Ways to Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to Earn Southwest Airlines Points

The card_name is hands-down my favorite travel credit card. There are lots of reasons, but a big one is that...

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card – My FAVORITE Travel Card

The card_name currently has a HIGH offer that lets you earn 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3...

Joyner Family

160 | Success Story: Free Flights for Life With Andrew and Kiana Joyner

Andrew and Kiana Joyner share their journey from travel rewards beginners to getting free flights for life! The couple share...

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159 | Tips for Choosing the Right Tour Company for Your Family With Christine Sarkis

Have you ever considered traveling with a tour company to a particular destination? Christine Sarkis, with TourScoop.com and FamilyVacationist.com, gives...

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158 | Success Story: The 80/20 Rule Applied to Travel With Jesse Brown

In this episode, discover the value of focusing on the most impactful travel rewards strategies to not only save you...

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22 Fun Things to Do in Santa Barbara [2025]

I have visited Santa Barbara three times in person in the last five years and am sharing my first-hand experiences...

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157 | Tips for Traveling to Hawaii With Young Kids With Marcie Cheung

Planning a trip to Hawaii but not sure about bringing young kids? Marcie Cheung of HawaiiTravelWithKids.com has taken her children,...

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Southwest WiFi: Step-by-Step How to Enable It on Your Next Flight

Looking for Southwest Wifi? One of the many benefits of traveling with Southwest Airlines is access to WiFi on ALL...

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The Best Credit Cards for Car Rentals

What is the best credit card for car rentals? Lyn reviews what perks and features you should look for in...

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156 | 10 Romantic Getaways for Couples

It’s a great idea for all couples to get away together without the kids from time to time. Here are...

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Southwest Check in Simplified: Everything You Need to Know [2025]

Does a Southwest flight check-in stress you out? You’re not alone! Or maybe you’re a first-time flyer on Southwest, wondering...

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155| Why You Should NOT Buy Discounted Southwest Gift Cards

You may have seen discounted Southwest gift cards available at stores like Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s and others. They are often $500...

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