Lyn Mettler

Families Fly Free

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Want to make more family travel memories without breaking the bank? Longtime travel journalist Lyn Mettler shares her top tips to help families quickly and easily travel for less using rewards points and inspires you with ideas of where to travel on your next vacation. lynmettler.substack.com

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Lyn Mettler

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16 | What's the Cheapest Day to Fly? My Top Travel Hacks to Save on Airfare 16.02.2021 24:58

Learn the cheapest days to book airfare, the best days and seasons to fly and other hacks to save as much as possible on airfare whether you're paying in points or dollars. Become a member of Families Fly Free and get a personal plan to travel with your family free forever with 1-on-1 help! https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family fr...

15 | Ever Thought of Taking Your Kids on a Trip Without Your Spouse? Lee Huffman Explains the Benefits 09.02.2021 45:31

Traveling alone with your kids can be an amazing way to create travel memories you'll never forget. Lee Huffman, of the We Travel There podcast, shares his tips and recommendations especially for dads who want to take their kids on a solo trip. Find Lee below: We Travel There podcast (iTunes, but you can find it on your favorite podcast app) WeTravelThere.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Listen to L...

14 | There's a BETTER Way to Use Miles & Points for Free Travel 02.02.2021 18:48

After talking with many of her Families Fly Free members and listeners who are considering joining, Lyn shares how SO many people don't have a specific process to follow when it comes to miles and points, costing them time, money and trips. There IS a better way to collect and use miles and points for free travel! Join Families Fly Free Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her...

13 | Disney Top Tips and Hacks with Leah Althiser of The Budget Mouse 26.01.2021 27:22

Leah Althiser, of The Budget Mouse blog and podcast, provides some excellent not-to-miss tips for families planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Confused about Genie Plus, Disney's FastPass replacement system? Download our Genie Plus Strategy Sheets FREE: https://familiestravelfree.com/genie-plus Want to learn how to do Disney for FREE, using our simple approach to travel rewards? Come join us ins...

12 | But I Don't WANT to Get Up Early! Tips for Traveling With Teens With Tamara Gruber 19.01.2021 33:25

Tamara Gruber, co-host of the Vacation Mavens podcast, chats with Lyn about how to engage your teenager on your family's trips, teen-friendly destinations and catering to their unique needs. Show Notes: Vacation Mavens Podcast Tamara's We3Travel.com blog Tamara's posts on traveling with teens Join Lyn's Families Fly Free membership program to get personal help flying free with your teen Download o...

11 | The ONE Airline Perk That Makes Flying Free Easy for Families 12.01.2021 23:14

Looking for the ONE step you can take to fly your family free? This is it! Learn which airline perk can get your family flying free in a jiffy. Please note that Southwest has updated the number of points required to earn the Companion Pass from 2023 forward to 135,000 points (up from 125,000), though that doesn't affect the method Families Fly Free teaches to easily earn and always have the Pass....

10 | 5 Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2021 05.01.2021 42:34

Trying to decide where to travel in 2021? Here are 5 awesome family-friendly destinations that Lyn has visited with her family and recommends for 2021. Get help traveling free (flying your whole family free AND staying free) and more information on these destinations inside the Families Fly Free members program: FamiliesFlyFree.com/join Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her...

9 | National Parks in Winter? Absolutely! Ash Nudd Explains Where to Go & What to Do 29.12.2020 51:19

Former National Park Ranger Ash Nudd, who runs the DirtinMyShoes.com blog, shares her tips and recommendations for planning a National Park visit during the winter months and offers her favorite options for both warm and cold weather. Learn more about Ash at DirtinMyShoes.com Join Families Fly Free and learn how to fly your entire family free to the National Parks at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join . Ins...

8 | The Hawaii Vacation of Your Dreams: How to Make It a Reality 22.12.2020 20:18

Is Hawaii on your family's bucket list? Get tips on how to make this trip a reality by flying free, staying free and learning inexpensive things to see and do. Join Families Fly Free and get personal help flying your family free to Hawaii: FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks This is a public episode....

7 | How in the World Do I Use Travel Credit Cards to Fly Free? A Beginners' Guide 15.12.2020 19:09

Lyn reviews 5 things beginners need to know in order to use travel credit cards to fly their family free. Whenever you're ready, come check out Families Fly Free at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join and start your family's journey to flying free. Hope you'll join us! Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks This is a public episode. If yo...

6 | The Glory That Is Utah: Why This State Is One of My Favorites for Families Flying Free 08.12.2020 32:23

Looking for a great outdoors destination where you can be adventurous and socially distance? Lyn shares why Utah is tops for her family and provides her tips for visiting Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks and state parks, as well as where to stay. Other Resources: VIDEO: Lyn's family hiking in Zion National Park Moab Townhome Vacasa Rental Review Your Ultimate Guide to Zion National Park Your Ultimat...

5 | There IS a Best Airline If You Want to Fly Your Whole Family Free and It's... 01.12.2020 20:16

Learn the simplest and easiest airline for families to fly free with the goal of taking as many flights as possible. Lyn shares her top 5 reasons to this airline is the best option for flying free and reviews the one downside and how to overcome it. Please note that Southwest has updated the number of points required to earn the Companion Pass from 2023 forward to 135,000 points (up from 125,000),...

4 | You Can Earn Free Travel While Holiday Shopping! Here's How... 24.11.2020 23:41

Learn how to easily earn miles and points for future free travel while doing your holiday shopping. Download your free PDF with tips for Earning Miles Through Holiday Shopping, as well as links to the US airline shopping portals and United's in-store shopping programs: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/holidayshopping More information: How to Use the Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping Portal Didn’t Ge...

3 | What It's Like to Stay in a Hotel During the Pandemic: Interview With Hilton's CleanStays Leader 18.11.2020 42:44

What's changed in light of the pandemic in terms of hotels? Lyn shares her recent experience staying in three different hotels with her family and chats with Phil Cordell, head of Hilton's CleanStays initiative, to learn how Hilton is adapting to promote cleanliness and safety. Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks This is a p...

2 | What It's Like to Travel With a Family During the COVID-19 Pandemic 16.11.2020 22:13

Lyn shares her family's experiences of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, including tips on airports, flying, hotels, dining, Lyft and the National Parks. To learn how to fly your family entirely free around the US, Caribbean and Europe, join Lyn's Families Fly Free program at FamiliesFlyFree.com/join Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: https://familiesflyf...

1 | You Should Never "Pay" to Fly "Free"! Earning Frequent Flyer Miles Without Ever Setting Foot on a Plane 11.11.2020 20:46

Lyn shares the first secret you need to know about flying your entire family free: It's easy to earn frequent flyer miles without ever even flying. she shares 4 easy ways to earn miles from home that you can later use to book your family on free flights. To get help flying your family free, check out Lyn's Families Fly Free membership program below: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Download ou...