Families Fly Free (Lyn Mettler)
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| 19 Dec 2023 | 143 | Using Your Points However You Want With Pam Howard | 00:26:18 | |
Travel blogger Pam Howard shares how she uses travel rewards for everything from weekend getaways to day trips and from Disney visits to travel sports for her family of 4 without ever running out of points. Check out Pam's blog at ouradventureiseverywhere.com Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Learn more Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | 38 | They'll Never Forget the Memories You Make Together: 5 Priceless Reasons to Start Traveling More With Your Kids | 00:19:39 | |
Lyn shares some amazing benefits of travel for your kids that are absolutely priceless from increased confidence to spending time as a family to making invaluable travel memories. Related Episodes:
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| 24 Dec 2024 | 170 | Success Story: Prioritizing Travel Despite Reduced Finances With Michele Holmes | 00:34:22 | |
Families Fly Free member Michele Holmes shares how she went from never using miles and points to save thousands with travel rewards and prioritizing remaining a member despite a job loss to ensure her family can continue to travel affordably. Get access to Michele's secret of success: the Families Fly Free membership. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Get on our email list to get travel-saving tips every week at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Hear more travel rewards success stories on YouTube.com/FamiliesFlyFree. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | 155 | Why You Should NOT Buy Discounted Southwest Gift Cards | 00:10:34 | |
While discounted Southwest gift cards SEEM like a good deal, they're actually not. Here's why... Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks Resources:
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| 06 Sep 2022 | 76 | 5 Fun Halloween Getaways for the Spookiest Season! | 00:33:48 | |
Halloween is Lyn's favorite time of year and her family has taken many a Halloween-themed trip. She shares her top 5 ideas for fun Halloween getaways for 2022 and beyond from Disney World and Disneyland to Universal Studios' Horror Nights to Beetlejuice on Broadway. Fast track your family to flying for free for Halloween and beyond inside Lyn's Families Fly Free membership, where flying free is GUARANTEED. Starting in October 2022, you can also join a 6-month LIVE class Lyn will teach on "How to Do Disney Free" from flying free to staying free to saving on theme park tickets, dining and more. Check it out at... Related Families Fly Free Podcasts:
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| 28 Feb 2023 | 101 | STOP! Don't Apply for a Southwest Card Until You Listen to THIS | 00:21:38 | |
It's incredibly important that you don't apply for a Southwest personal card at the wrong time. Lyn explains why and WHEN to apply in this episode. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravelfree.com/7hacks Related Episodes: But I Like Delta Better... What You're Saying No to When You Choose Another Airline Over Southwest 5 Most Common Mistakes With Travel Rewards I Saw in 2022 Not All Companion Passes Are Created Equal: Comparing Delta's and Alaska's With Southwest's | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | 127 | Success Story: From Overwhelmed to Confident Using Travel Rewards With Brittany Gartner | 00:30:14 | |
Brittany Gartner, a newbie to travel rewards, shares how much her family has already saved on travel in just 6 months. Instagram: @mommyandme.pt Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | 25 | Chase Sapphire Preferred, the "King" of Travel Cards: 10 Reasons to Add It to Your Wallet | 00:23:26 | |
Chase Sapphire Preferred is Lyn's FAVORITE travel credit card and she'll explain 10 of her top reasons why. The card currently has its HIGHEST EVER offer of 80,000 points after a $4,000 minimum spend. The card does comes with a $95 annual fee. Thanks for using Lyn's affiliate link if you decide to sign up for Chase Sapphire Preferred, which you can find in the below link, as well as read my full review of Chase Sapphire Preferred, as well as some posts on its other key benefits. This helps support the podcast, so thank you! Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: Related Blog Posts:
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| 13 Apr 2021 | 24 | What It's Like to Travel to Hawaii in Spring 2021 | 00:23:09 | |
Just back from an April Spring Break vacation flying free to Maui with her family of 4, Lyn shares what it's like to travel to Hawaii right now from the state's requirements to the airlines to hotels and locals. Learn more on her FREE masterclass about What It's Like to Travel to Hawaii During the Pandemic on April 22, 2021 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm Pacific https://www.familiesflyfree.com/hawaii Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | 134 | Earning a Southwest Companion Pass for 2024-2025: What You Need to Know | 00:22:00 | |
It's the time of year to start earning your Southwest Companion Pass for 2024-2025, but the timing can be very difficult to get right! In this episode, Lyn explains some of the key things you need to know to get a Companion Pass in place to last almost 2 full years. Ready to jump to the finish line of flying your whole family for free, learn more about Families Fly Free and how you can learn Lyn's simple Fly Free Formula, a simple system to collect and use travel rewards for flights throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe... | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | 162 | All About Chase Sapphire Preferred | 00:57:01 | |
Learn all about my favorite travel card, Chase Sapphire Preferred. I explain the offer, the card's features, how you can earn $1100+ in FREE travel, why it's my favorite travel card and walk you through how to fill out the card application. Thanks for using my affiliate link if you decide to apply in support of my small business and free podcast: https://www.familiestravelfree.com/chasesapphirepreferred | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | 176 | The Latest on Southwest Airlines' Changes Coming Soon | 00:33:20 | |
Lyn shares the latest about the changes coming to Southwest Airlines this year and next year, including assigned and extra legroom seating, their partnership with Icelandair, credit card changes, hotel partnerships and more. Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Join the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Got questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263 LINKS:
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| 10 Jun 2021 | 31 | Top 10 Mistakes People Make Flying Free | 00:22:52 | |
After doing numerous new member consults for her Families Fly Free membership, Lyn shares some of the top mistakes she sees people make, both newcomers and advanced travel hackers, when it comes to flying free. 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. Become a member of Families Fly Free and get access to Lyn's proprietary process + a tailored plan for your family. Stop making miles and points mistakes and start making more priceless travel memories with your family: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | 85 | From Skeptical to 8X ROI in Free Travel With Families Fly Free Member Jerry Quinn | 00:26:20 | |
Jerry shares how his Oregon family of 4 prioritized family travel with his college-age kids and learned how to really maximize travel rewards. With trips to Hawaii, Colorado, flights to the Midwest to visit family and more, they’ve saved $7000 (an 8x ROI) with their membership. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 10 May 2022 | 68 | Stop Applying for Too Many Travel Cards! There's a Much Simpler Way... | 00:22:08 | |
It's an epidemic I keep seeing: People with TOO many travel cards. Let's put a stop to that now. Lyn shows you a BETTER way that STILL accomplishes your travel goals. Are you ready to hear it? Want to fast-track your family to flying free the EASY way WITHOUT too many travel cards? Join us inside the Families Fly Free membership where we'll share our super SIMPLE process that WORKS... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | 7 | How in the World Do I Use Travel Credit Cards to Fly Free? A Beginners' Guide | 00:19:10 | |
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: | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | 18 | You Need to Know This Before Visiting National Parks This Spring and Summer | 00:30:50 | |
Heading to National Parks this spring or summer? Lyn shares her top tips for visiting National Parks from flying to accommodations to best days, times and season to visit and more! Become a member of Families Fly Free and get access to live weekly webinars on National Parks topics all through March (also recorded for later access). Join below: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: Check out our blog post on 7 Top Tips for Visiting US National Parks and our National Parks guides:
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| 11 Nov 2023 | 137 | The Latest on Maui Travel With Leanne Pletcher of Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau | 00:31:32 | |
Maui is open and ready for visitors after the tragic August wildfires. Leanne Pletcher with the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau joins us to share how you can visit Maui in a respectful way and why it's important to do so to support the island's recovery. Ready to jump to the finish line of flying your whole family for free, learn more about Families Fly Free and how you can learn Lyn's simple Fly Free Formula, a simple system to collect and use travel rewards for flights throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe... RELATED EPISODES:
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| 01 Aug 2023 | 123 | Travel Rewards 101 | 00:22:45 | |
Get a primer on the basics of how to use travel rewards to fly and stay for free in this episode of the Families Fly Free podcast. Lyn shares how she takes a much simpler approach to travel hacking to reduce overwhelm. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Episode 179 | Southwest Airlines Announces MAJOR Changes: Here's What You Need to Know... | 00:37:56 | |
Southwest has announced MAJOR changes including the elimination of free checked bags and a new "Basic" fare. While much of this is very disappointing, in reality, it only requires a few minor adjustments for those of us flying Southwest using travel rewards. I explain the changes and what shifts you need to make in this episode. Now is the PERFECT time to join Families Fly Free, as I'm getting ready to launch a bigger and BETTER version of membership that goes BEYOND travel rewards. I'm spilling the beans on ALL my best secrets to make travel stress-free that I've learned through 25 years as a travel journalist for US News & World Report, USA Today and others. Join NOW before we pause enrollment ahead of the relaunch, which is coming very soon, to lock yourself in as a Founding Member, granting you secured pricing and lots of special benefits. Use code FOUNDING995 in the promo code box at checkout at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join to pay just $995 and secure your Founding Member spot! | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | 107 | Why You Probably Haven't Mastered Travel Rewards With Trevor & Jen Fiore | 00:35:41 | |
Think you've mastered travel rewards? Trevor and Jen Fiore, a couple chasing financial independence while still traveling, advise that even if you think you have, you probably haven't. Lyn interviews the pair about how they opened their mind to new strategies, leveled up and simplified their travel rewards game, all while meeting their FI goals. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | 146 | Top International Destinations for 2024 | 00:26:03 | |
What international destinations should you consider visiting in 2024? Lyn shares her recommendations including Costa Rica, Paris, Grand Cayman, Ireland and Sicily. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... https://www.familiesflyfree.com/ Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks Additional Resources:
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| 06 Jun 2023 | 115 | Thoughts on Disney's 2023 Changes: Annual Passes, Dining Plans and More! | 00:26:51 | |
Disney has made a lot of changes in the last year or so. In this episode, Lyn shares her thoughts on the latest Disney news from the return of the Disney dining plan and annual passes to the closure of the Star Wars Galatic Star Cruiser and the end of park reservations. 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 inside of Meet the Mouse where you'll learn how to get everything from flights and accommodations (on AND off property) to park tickets and dining for FREE using travel rewards. Learn more... FamiliesTravelFree.com/MeettheMouse | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | BONUS EPISODE: Flying Free With a Family of 7 With Carlos & Angelica | 00:22:42 | |
Carlos and Angelica are members of Families Fly Free, who have a family of 7 ranging from toddlers to young adults, share how they've made the Fly Free Formula work to take their family to many places and save thousands of dollars on each flight. They discuss flying free around school schedules and some of the perks of membership like networking and splurging on travel expenses they would not have ordinarily purchased because of their flight and accommodation savings. To learn more about and join Families Fly Free, click below: Watch other member interviews on YouTube: | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | 43 | Yikes! Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights: Your Guide From a Mom's Perspective | 00:23:09 | |
For more Halloween fun, consider Universal Studios Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights. While I was unsure about this event for years because I was too scared, I've learned how to enjoy the amazing sets and incredible atmosphere they create without being terrified. Here's a guide to Horror Nights from my tips for enjoying yourself, how to avoid crowds and what there is to see and do. Happy Halloween! To learn more and join the Families Fly Free membership before the price goes up in October, visit: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: For more information about Universal Studios Orlando's Halloween Horror Night and to book tickets, visit: Photo credit: Universal Studios Orlando | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | 120| The Biggest Reason to Fly for Free I Never Thought of | 00:15:09 | |
There are a LOT of reasons to fly for free but here's one Lyn has never thought of that is probably one of the best! She also shares briefly about her recent trip to Paris in this episode. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | BONUS EPISODE: The Priceless Benefit of Personal Help Flying Free with Krista Payne | 00:21:26 | |
Families Fly Free member Krista, wife and mother of 3 young children, shares how the features and benefits of the membership have helped her family save lots of money on travel. Just like Krista, become a member of Families Fly Free below... Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: Site Krista referenced in the interview: | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | 93 | 5 Tips to Plan Your 2023 Travels | 00:24:27 | |
It's time to plan your 2023 travels! Lyn offers 5 travel planning tips to help you decide where to go and save as much as possible in 2023. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks Resources:
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| 07 May 2024 | 161 | Teachers Can Fly Free Too With Monica Marino | 00:17:57 | |
Monica Marino shares how implementing a simple system to use miles and points enabled her to visit her son as much as she wanted, as well as enjoy some vacations. She also explains how teachers can fly for free using travel rewards despite being on a traditional school schedule. Learn how to fly for free like Monica by joining Families Fly Free. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join | |||
| 23 May 2023 | 113 | How and Why to Create Flexible Travel Plans | 00:17:36 | |
In today's world, it's a good idea to make your travel plans as flexible as possible in case you need to make a change. Lyn shares how she changed her recent planned trip to Italy and Switzerland due to bad weather and offers tips for how to make cancellable plans for flights, hotels, car rentals and more. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | 65 | Kauai for Families: Everything You Need to Know About Hawaii's "Garden Isle" | 00:38:18 | |
Just back from a weeklong trip to Kauai, Lyn shares her experience flying Southwest over spring break during a technical meltdown, where she stayed in Kauai and her recommendations for what to see and do in this tropical paradise. Did you know 87 movies were filmed in Kauai from Jurassic Park to South Pacific? Join Lyn for a FREE webinar on "How to Save on a Dream Trip to Hawaii" Wednesday, April 20 Noon PST/3pm ET. Related Episodes:
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| 23 Sep 2021 | BONUS EPISODE: We Saved $4,500 on 1 Trip Taking My Extended Family to Hawaii With Mike J. | 00:17:47 | |
Lyn chats with Families Fly Free member Mike who shares how he's used the membership to take his extended family of 7 on a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation to Hawaii for only 80,000 points, saving him $3,000-$4,000 and more than doubling his membership investment. Mike also shares his favorite parts of membership including Zoom consults, insider travel hacks, real-time tips and live travel webinars. To learn more about and join Families Fly Free, click below: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | 164 | No More Assigned Seats? My Thoughts on Southwest's Big Change | 00:29:16 | |
Southwest announced this summer that they will be ending their no assigned seats policy in 2025. What will this look like? How will it change flying for free? I break it all down in this episode. Join Families Fly Free by Sept. 4 and get access to my Fly Free Formula classes which I'll be teaching live over 4 weeks! Learn more --> https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | 26 | All Your Questions Answered About Using Small Business Travel Cards to Fly Free with Zac Hood of Travel Freely | 00:37:33 | |
Small business cards can be a great way to boost your points balance, but many people don't think they qualify. Lyn and Zac break that myth and show you how you can both qualify and use small business cards to get MORE free travel with minimal effort. Sign up for Travel Freely totally FREE below: Become a member of Families Fly Free (where we have more great videos with Zac!): Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | 121 | How a Travel Rewards Newbie Flew Her Family to Florida and Cancun - Case Study with Trish Harpring | 00:34:38 | |
Almost brand new to travel rewards Trish Harpring details her family's use of travel rewards over the last year and a half, netting them free trips to see family in Florida plus a free all-inclusive stay with flights in Cancun for their family of four. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | 132 | Last-Minute Getaways Using Points | 00:18:30 | |
Should you use your points for last-minute getaways? Lyn just did on a trip she planned a week ahead. She explains why you SHOULD do this and why it's not a problem. Ready to jump to the finish line of flying your whole family for free, learn more about Families Fly Free and how you can learn Lyn's simple Fly Free Formula, a simple system to collect and use travel rewards for flights throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe... | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | 130 | Using Travel Rewards vs Discounts to Save as Much as Possible on Your Disney Vacation | 00:23:54 | |
In this free webinar, Lyn dives into the math of the potential savings of using travel rewards to pay for flights, accommodations, park tickets and more at Disney versus the various discounts you may be able to take advantage of. 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 inside of Meet the Mouse where you'll learn how to get everything from flights and accommodations (on AND off property) to park tickets and dining for FREE using travel rewards. Learn more... FamiliesTravelFree.com/MeettheMouse | |||
| 01 May 2024 | 160 | Success Story: Free Flights for Life with Andrew and Kiana Joyner | 00:46:34 | |
Andrew and Kiana Joyner share their journey from travel rewards beginners to getting free flights for life! The couple share their best tips, including what to watch out for when booking with third-party vendors and why you need TSA PreCheck, as well as how they use travel rewards to fly for free. Check out their YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulJourneyProject Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... https://www.familiesflyfree.com Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | 177 | What Travel Rewards ACTUALLY Is Versus What You Think It Is | 00:31:55 | |
A lot of people have mistaken assumptions about travel rewards that simply aren’t true. In this episode, Lyn lays out what you “think” travel rewards involves, versus the reality of what is actually the case. Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Join the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Got questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263
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| 26 Mar 2024 | 156 | 10 Romantic Getaways for Couples | 00:31:14 | |
It's a great idea for all couples to get away together without the kids from time to time. Here are 10 recommendations for fun romantic getaways for a couple's getaway. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | 174 | Success Story: Flying Free for Travel Sports with Amy Heffern | 00:28:46 | |
Learn how Amy Heffern has used travel rewards and Southwest Airlines specifically to not only save on the cost of flights for travel sports for her son's lacrosse tournaments, but also how flying Southwest is a more flexible and convenient option for her family. Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Join the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Got questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263 Related Episodes: | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | 39 | Are You a 1-Vacation-a-Year Family? How to Shift From a Vacation Mindset to a Year-Round Travel Mindset | 00:23:32 | |
Learn the benefits of shifting from a once-a-year vacation mindset to the mindset of someone who simply "travels" from saving money to seeing more places to learning how to relax more often. Get a proven formula for your family to travel more by flying free as a member of Families Fly Free: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 19 May 2021 | 29 | Welcome to the Car Rental "Carpocalypse": How to Avoid Paying as Much as Your Mortgage | 00:47:18 | |
In this episode, Lyn gives you a sneak peek inside one of her Families Fly Free membership weekly webinars. This April webinar hosted by her team member, Cami, centered on the best ways to save on car rentals during the "carpocalypse," a situation happening right now where there is a shortage of car rentals and a spike in prices. This is just 1 of the webinars hosted every single week for members of Families Fly Free. Join the membership and get more information below... Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | 3 | What It's Like to Stay in a Hotel During the Pandemic: Interview With Hilton's CleanStays Leader | 00:42:44 | |
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: | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | 74 | Colorado Rocks! Why Colorado Ranks as 1 of My Top Destinations for Families | 00:41:54 | |
Colorado is a destination that Lyn's family returns to year after year for its sheer beauty, abundance of outdoor activities and varied destinations. In this episode, she talks about everything from Rocky Mountain National Park to top spots to visit including Aspen, Colorado Springs, Telluride and Beaver Creek/Vail. Want access to our simple way to always fly your family free to places like Colorado? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... Resources: | |||
| 11 May 2021 | 28 | Oh the Places We've Gone! My Family's Top 15 Bucket List Adventures Flying Free | 00:33:59 | |
With the idea of inspiring to think outside the box when it comes to things you can do while traveling, Lyn shares her family's top 15 amazing experiences they've done flying free since 2015 from attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Comic Con in San Diego to swimming with stingrays in Grand Cayman. Show Notes: See photos of all these trips on Lyn's Instagram (and please follow for more travel inspiration!): @FamiliesFlyFree Get access to videos all about the Channel Islands, Grand Cayman, Europe and more as a member of Families Fly Free. Get more information and join below... Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | 154 | Feeling Alone in Your Miles & Points Hobby? I've Got Some Tips | 00:11:45 | |
Do you ever feel alone in your love of collecting miles and points and scoring a great travel deal? Lyn sees this a lot and shares some quick advice. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | 22 | Oahu Travel Guide: Local Tips From Amylee Udell | 00:54:57 | |
Amylee Udell of ProductiveMama.com shares her experience inside Lyn's Families Fly Free membership and offers her inside tips, growing up visiting Oahu, of what to see and do as an "almost" local from free beaches to what to look for in a hotel to affordable activities for families. Check out Amylee's tips on frugal living and organization for families at ProductiveMama.com. Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: Join Families Fly Free and start making more priceless travel memories to places like Oahu: | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | 52 | Travel Lies: Dispelling the 7 Most Common Concerns About Flying Free | 00:32:55 | |
People come to Lyn with lots of concerns about the process of flying free, but in all cases, they simply have misinformation. In this podcast, Lyn dispels these common "travel lies" that keep you from easily being able to fly your family free, giving you the hard and fast facts. Listen to episode #51 with Jill Wright on how to have the right mindset for travel abundance: Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free: | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | 175 | The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access | 00:31:36 | |
When you start flying more because you're using miles and points, having access to airport lounges can be a nice perk of traveling! In this episode, Lyn shares the easiest way to get access to airport lounges - by holding the right travel cards - and her favorite card options to help you do so most affordably. Resources: Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Join the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Got questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263 | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | BONUS EPISODE: The Lifetime Impact of Free Travel for Your Family + "Snowbirding" FREE with Cathy S. | 00:21:32 | |
Families Fly Free member, Catherine S., a new retiree, shares how the membership has been key to her "snowbird strategy" to travel as often as possible between her homes in Connecticut and Florida. Plus, she shares all of the unexpected benefits of membership like help with planning where to travel. Become a member of Families Fly Free and get all the same benefits of Cathy below... Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | 103 | 5 Ways to Simplify Your Travel Rewards Strategy | 00:22:46 | |
Traveling for free doesn't have to be overwhelming, confusing or time-consuming. In this episode, Lyn shares 5 steps you can take to instantly simplify your travel rewards strategy, while still allowing you to accomplish all your travel goals. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | 152 | Listener Questions Answered: Flying Southwest From a Non-Hub Airport, Having Enough Points, Chase Freedom Unlimited | 00:32:53 | |
Lyn answers some great questions from listener Jamie about options if you don't want to fly Southwest out of your home airport, how you really can pay 7,500-10,000 points per flight and if you should use Chase Freedom Unlimited for your everyday spend. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks See More...
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| 23 Feb 2022 | 59 | Your Small Business Can Entirely Fund Your Free Travels: Here's How | 00:13:45 | |
A small business can greatly increase your ability to fly free both by allowing you to earn miles and points on your recurring business expenses and by qualifying you for small business travel cards. In this episode, Lyn shares how to let your small business fund your free travels and offers some ideas for starting your own small business. Thanks for using our affiliate links to apply for any small business cards to support our small business! Visit GotoTravelGal.com/blog and click on Travel Credit Cards. Podcast Episodes:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | 80 | Chasing FI? An Inspiring Story of Flying Free While Achieving Financial Independence | 00:57:37 | |
Chasing financial independence, aka FI? Families Fly Free team member Cami Sauder shares her inspiring story of achieving FI and how travel rewards enabled her family to keep traveling to amazing places all along the way. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family for free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 | 45 | Why My Family Is Buying Annual Travel Insurance | 00:22:12 | |
My family recently decided to purchase an annual travel insurance policy due to the ongoing struggles with the airlines. I explain why, which company and policy we chose and why I think you should consider travel insurance, too. Show Notes:
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| 27 Dec 2022 | 92 | Not All Companion Passes Are Created Equal: Comparing Delta's and Alaska's to Southwest's | 00:22:21 | |
When people hear me talk about the Southwest Companion Pass, they sometimes say, "well I fly Delta/Alaska and they ALSO have a Companion Pass." Here's the thing... Delta's and Alaska's Companion Passes in NO WAY compare to the value you get from the Southwest Companion Pass. In this episode, I explain why. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | 98 | Success Story: You Don't Know What You Don't Know With Michele Sharples | 00:39:32 | |
Families Fly Free member Michele Sharples, who considered herself a savvy travel hacker, shares how the membership helped her to learn new things, simplify and stay up to date on the key information she needs from a trustworthy source. Related Episodes:
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| 13 Jul 2021 | 34 | I Can't Find Any Good Deals! How to Find Travel Deals When Demand Is Bonkers | 00:26:48 | |
Demand for travel is insane right now, so how do you find good deals? I walk through my family's strategy to always score a good deal on travel during busy times, like spring break, winter break and this post-pandemic surge we are seeing. Learn more about my Families Fly Free membership: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: Related podcasts: | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | 144 | How to Make Traveling the World Your Way of Life With Caroline Makepeace | 00:50:04 | |
Caroline Makepeace has traveled the world since 1997, visiting nearly 60 countries and living in 5. She shares her inspiring story about how she got out of the "rat race" and opted for a different way of life for herself, her husband and her two daughters. Get ready to be inspired! | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | 151 | Success Story: Traveling to All 50 States With Amanda Sanfilippo | 00:32:44 | |
Amanda's family of 4 has a goal to visit all 50 states before her daughters graduate high school. She shares how learning how to earn and use travel rewards has saved them thousands on trips to places like Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Utah, Niagara Falls and more. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | 105 | Turks and Caicos: The Good and the Bad | 00:41:38 | |
Turks and Caicos on your bucket list? Lyn shares both the good and bad of her recent experience on these Caribbean islands known for their stunning beaches. Our Vacation Rental: Lighthouse Cottage at Sailaway Cottages Related Episodes:
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| 29 Dec 2020 | 9 | National Parks in Winter? Absolutely! Ash Nudd Explains Where to Go & What to Do | 00:51:19 | |
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. Inside the program, you can also access more videos with Ash and her National Park tips! Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | 86 | All About Capital One Venture X | 00:26:31 | |
Capital One Venture X is one of my favorite new travel cards, which offers a flexible rewards system. I share my thoughts on how I like to use it, as well as information about its awesome travel perks and how to earn more miles on this flexible travel card. Thanks for using our link if you decide to apply for this card: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/capitalonevx Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | 81 | Success Story: How a Wealth Advisor Netted $7,000 in Travel Savings | 00:36:18 | |
George, a wealth advisor, shares how his family found value in the Families Fly Free membership even as a 30-year Southwest flyer. He's saved nearly $7K on travel in their first year and recommends it to his clients who are looking to save money to invest while still traveling. Using what he's learned, he’s flown free to college visits across the country with his 4 children, taken many trips and saved on hotel stays by using travel rewards. Want access to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | 104 | Veteran Tips From a Man Who's Taken 100+ Cruises: Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers | 00:44:21 | |
If you've got a question about cruising, Lyn's guest Gary Bembridge has answers! Gary, who runs the Tips for Travellers YouTube channel, has been on more than 100 cruises and has traveled every month for the last 30 years. Gary shares some of his best cruise tips in this episode of the podcast. Related Episodes: Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | 55 | How I Flew 5 People Free in 2021 With Amylee Udell | 00:30:40 | |
Now in her second year of flying her family of 5 free, Amylee Udell, of ProductiveMama.com, shares her insight after her first year of using miles and points along with her family's monetary savings and why you shouldn't wait to start flying free with your own family. Amylee also talks about taking a slower pace into miles and points, how simply changing how she pays for her everyday spending made a huge difference and how you can collect miles now for future travel. Find Amylee at ProductiveMama.com Listen to Lyn's podcast with Amylee on her insider tips for visiting Oahu. Become a Families Fly Free member and fast-track your family to flying free like Amylee GUARANTEED: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Download my FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks I use to fly my family free: | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | 44 | The "Game" of Flying Free With Families Fly Free Member Diane F. | 00:28:56 | |
Families Fly Free member Diane Francis shares the joy of saving on travel that she's learned from the Families Fly Free membership, how she's easily putting all the pieces together, how she's already earned back the value of the cost of membership and how much she enjoys the weekly live webinars for members. Get more information and join Families Fly Free below: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | 117 | Europe Is Bonkers This Summer: What You Need to Know with The Tour Guy's Sean Finelli | 00:41:27 | |
The crowds have descended upon Europe this summer, so I've invited an Europe expert, Sean Finelli, co-founder of The Tour Guy tour company, to fill us in on how to avoid crowds, what you need to book in advance and why taking a tour can make your European vacation even more memorable. Plus, I shares some of the amazing tours I've taken through The Tour Guy. Find The Tour Guy below... Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | 32 | The Quickest Way to Learn a Language Slowly: How I'm Learning Italian Inspired By My Travels | 00:35:19 | |
For Lyn, travel is about learning and it inspired her to take up language learning, first with Italian. She explains how she's discovered the best way to learn a language quickly while still taking your time amidst a busy life. Everyone who's looking for how to learn a language should give this podcast a listen. Maybe it will inspire you to learn a language to make your travels even better! Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: Here are some of the resources mentioned in the episode:
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| 20 Jul 2021 | 35 | When Your Friends & Family Think You Travel TOO Much: It Happens to EVERYONE in This Hobby | 00:17:07 | |
Once you master how to fly your family free, you're likely to start getting comments and eye rolls about how much your family travels just like we do. Here are Lyn's tips for how to prepare and handle these comments and judgements from those around you. Learn more about Lyn's Families Fly Free membership: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:
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| 09 Apr 2024 | 158 | Success Story: The 80/20 Rule Applied to Travel With Jesse Brown | 00:36:08 | |
The value of focusing on the most impactful travel rewards strategies to not only save you money, but tons of time, as well from someone who once flew free as an airline employee. Plus, he shares many great travel tips that we all should take to heart. Resources: Email Jesse about his Lake Tahoe vacation rental at bobalinresort AT outlook.com Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... https://www.familiesflyfree.com Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | 163 | Highest Ever Offer for Chase Ink Business Preferred | 00:27:20 | |
The Chase Ink Business Preferred card, which earns Chase Ultimate Rewards® points, one of my favorite flexible travel points, currently has its HIGHEST EVER bonus for a limited time (there is no end date, meaning it could end at any time). This is ALSO highest bonus currently available to earn Chase points. In this episode, I explain why this is such a great card and include a replay of episode 138 about why I love Chase Ink Business cards. If you decide to apply for this card, I super appreciate you using my affiliate link found in the post below to support this podcast and my small business! It will also ensure you are on the correct 120,000-point offer. Chase Ink Business Preferred Review - https://familiestravelfree.com/chase-ink-business-preferred/ | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | 33 | Best Vehicles for a Family Road Trip That Allow You to Work From Anywhere with GMC | 00:37:41 | |
Mikhael Farah with GMC Communications joins Lyn to talk about what the auto company is hearing from families about what they want to have in a vehicle to be comfortable on a family road trip. Farah shares all the latest innovations, including in-vehicle WiFi to allow parents -- and anyone -- to get out and explore the US while still being able to work when needed just in time for National Work from Home Day, June 24, 2021, where you can win your own GMC Sierra AT4. Win a GMC Sierra AT4 and engage in GMC's Work From Anywhere campaign below: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | 136 | Why I Love the Chase Ink Business Cards | 00:27:45 | |
The Chase Ink Business cards can be a great way to build your flexible points balance for free travel. Lyn reviews the different options, how they work and why she thinks they are a great option. Ready to jump to the finish line of flying your whole family for free, learn more about Families Fly Free and how you can learn Lyn's simple Fly Free Formula, a simple system to collect and use travel rewards for flights throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe... | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | 88 | How to Boost Your Credit Score ASAP | 00:22:51 | |
Need a higher credit score before you can start collecting frequent flyer miles to fly free? Lyn has multiple time-tested tips from personal experience and working with hundreds of families over the years to get you into the high 600s ASAP. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | 118 | Say Goodbye to Travel Stress! Mastering Mindset to Enjoy Your Next Vacation With Andra Erickson | 00:47:20 | |
Lyn and Andra Erickson discuss how realizing that you have the ability to change your mindset can drastically improve the enjoyment of your trips and vacations by reducing worry and stress. It's a simple concept but one that many people never consider. Dive into mindset and get ready to have a lightbulb moment in this one-of-a-kind episode! Find Andra below...
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| 30 Aug 2022 | 75 | Disney Vacation Club: 3 Calculations That Convinced Me to Join! | 00:30:29 | |
Think Disney Vacation Club is an overpriced scam? Lyn's about to blow that misconception and explain how DVC can actually allow you to not just stay at the best accommodations on Disney property for significantly less, but actually allow you to stay there FREE or better yet, make money to stay there! She explains these surprising calculations and revelations that led her to become a DVC member in July 2022. 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 inside of Meet the Mouse where you'll learn how to get everything from flights and accommodations (on AND off property) to park tickets and dining for FREE using travel rewards. Learn more... FamiliesTravelFree.com/MeettheMouse Related Episodes:
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| 25 Oct 2022 | 83 | Get Your Cruise on! Top Cruising Tips With Sheri of Cruise Tips TV | 00:36:14 | |
Flying free is a great way to get to ports for cruising! Sheri Griffith with CruiseTipsTV joins Lyn to talk about everything from how to save on a cruise to choosing the right cruise for your family and the most common mistakes she sees. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free to your next cruise or anywhere in the US, Caribbean and Europe? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | 4 | You Can Earn Free Travel While Holiday Shopping! Here's How... | 00:23:41 | |
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: Didn’t Get Your Rapid Rewards Points? Here’s How to Contact Southwest Airlines How to Check Your Rapid Rewards Shopping Points Balance Use the Rapid Rewards Shopping Button as a Reminder to Shop in the Portal | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | 54 | They Canceled My Flight! What to Do in This All-Too-Common Scenario | 00:19:05 | |
In today's crazy times, airlines are canceling many flights due to staffing, weather and the pandemic. In this episode, Lyn reviews your rights if an airline cancels your flight and walks you through what to expect specifically if Southwest Airlines cancels your flight. Helpful Links:
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| 04 Apr 2023 | 106 | Don't Make These Passport Mistakes | 00:34:48 | |
When it comes to passports, there are some BIG mistakes you can make, including this one Lyn recently made that you likely don't know about either. In this episode, Lyn shares the most common passport mistakes and how you can avoid them and shares her recent experience renewing an expired passport. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | 169 | Top 5 Things to Know About Travel in 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
What are some trends I'm seeing in travel among my Families Fly Free members? In this episode, I share not silly, made up travel trends like "multi-generational" travel or "babymoons" but real, on-the-ground things that I've seen in 2024 regarding flights, hotels, vacation rentals and more that you need to prepare for in 2025. Don't miss this episode if you'll be traveling in the coming year! Download my free Google Flights Tip Sheet at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/googleflights To get your personal travel rewards plan that includes my SIMPLE strategy to always have ONE Companion Pass per family, come join us in Families Fly Free for 2025 where you'll have personal support, be part of a vibrant community, learn all the latest tricks and tips to pay fewer points for every flight and get access to a library of travel saving content. Learn more at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join. Are you on my email list? If not, join to get free travel saving tips sent to your inbox every week at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Email | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | 173 | Shhh... 5 Things They Don't Want You to Know About Travel Rewards | 00:28:03 | |
Here are 5 things that banks, airlines, hotels and others DON’T want you to know about travel rewards because it’s not in their best interest for you to know. In this episode, I’m sharing the straight truth to help you fly and travel for free in the most efficient, effective and easiest possible way that’s in YOUR best interest. Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Join the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/email Got questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263 Related Episodes:
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| 21 Nov 2023 | 139 | My No 1 Airline Hack Revealed | 00:15:46 | |
What travel "hack" can save you the most possible points when flying that's simple and easy to do? Lyn shares her No. 1 airline points-saving hack in this week's episode. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks Related Episodes:
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| 22 Dec 2020 | 8 | The Hawaii Vacation of Your Dreams: How to Make It a Reality | 00:20:17 | |
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: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | 131 | Why You Need to Have Emergency Points | 00:11:28 | |
While we usually talk about how to use travel rewards to fly for free to destinations for fun, it's a fact of life that at some point you'll likely need to get somewhere beyond driving distance in a hurry. If you aren't prepared with points ready to go, you could end up shelling out thousands of dollars for airfare. In this episode, Lyn shares how her simple system of always accumulating points allows you to have frequent flyer miles ready to go at a moment's notice whether it's for a family emergency or for fun and shares several examples of herself, her team and her members in such situations. Ready to jump to the finish line of flying your whole family for free, learn more about Families Fly Free and how you can learn Lyn's simple Fly Free Formula, a simple system to collect and use travel rewards for flights throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe... Show Notes:
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| 12 Dec 2023 | 142 | The 1 Mistake 99 Percent of Travel Hackers Make | 00:18:01 | |
There's 1 mistake that Lyn sees travel hackers make again and again that complicates travel rewards and prevents them from taking as many free trips as possible. She reveals this very common mistake in this episode... Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravefree.com/7hacks RELATED PODCASTS: | |||
| 11 Dec 2021 | BONUS EPISODE: We Saved $5,000 in 5 Months Flying 5 People Free With Cheryl F. | 00:17:17 | |
Cheryl explains how her family has saved more than $5,000 on free flights in just 5 months as a member of Families Fly Free, more than doubling the number trips they would have taken before. She explains how she took the money they were saving toward their next trip and invested in the membership. Cheryl feels like she's part of a family as a member of Families Fly Free and loves the ability to get questions answered and attend weekly live webinars about travel. She's also learned to how to save on accommodation, car rentals and other travel expenses. Become a Families Fly Free member and start flying YOUR family free forever GUARANTEED: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join Download my FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks I use to fly my family free: | |||
| 01 Dec 2020 | 5 | There IS a Best Airline If You Want to Fly Your Whole Family Free and It's... | 00:20:15 | |
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), though that doesn't affect the method Families Fly Free teaches to easily earn and always have the Pass. To learn how to fly your family entirely free around the US, Caribbean and Europe, join Lyn's Families Fly Free program at Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | 20 | Insider Hacks to Save at Disney World With Vacation Planner Kelley Barker | 00:36:19 | |
Learn how to save on everything from park tickets to dining to accommodations with Kelley Barker, who has planned more than 750 Disney World vacations for families over the last 20 years. She also has some great hacks for booking on-property Disney resort for pennies on the dollar. If you'd like to get Kelley's help planning your family's Walt Disney World vacation, you can reach her at: 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 inside of Meet the Mouse where you'll learn how to get everything from flights and accommodations (on AND off property) to park tickets and dining for FREE using travel rewards. Learn more... FamiliesTravelFree.com/MeettheMouse Related Episodes:
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| 15 Aug 2023 | 125 | 5 Things I Wish I Did When First Starting in Travel Rewards | 00:21:55 | |
While I did a lot of things right when first beginning my travel rewards journey, there are also some things I wished I'd done and mistakes I made that I wished I hadn't. I share 5 things that I wish I'd done when first starting in travel rewards in this week's episode. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | BONUS: $7000+ Saved Flying Free as a Single Parent to College Visits, Hawaii, Yoga Retreats & More | 00:40:39 | |
Heather shares how she’s flown for free with her son to do college visits, traveled to Hawaii and more in her first year as a Families Fly Free member. She’s used what she’s learned in the membership to make special memories with her son while helping him explore colleges around the country. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | 2 | What It's Like to Travel With a Family During the COVID-19 Pandemic | 00:22:12 | |
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 Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 31 Aug 2021 | 40 | Don't Get This Wrong! How to Properly Time Your Southwest Companion Pass | 00:21:47 | |
Timing is everything when it comes to the amazing Southwest Companion Pass! In this episode, I share everything you need to know to time your Southwest Companion Pass in the best way possible. 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. Get help properly timing and earning your OWN Southwest Companion Pass as a member of Families Fly Free. Get more information below: Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||
| 28 Sep 2021 | 42 | My Favorite Family Halloween Travel "Treat": Disneyland at Halloween | 00:18:27 | |
My family loves Disneyland at Halloween, and in this episode I share all the reasons from the Haunted Mansion Holiday to the Oogie Boogie Bash that you may want to add it to your family's list of trips to take flying free. We also talk a little bit about Disney World at Halloween and the difference between the two. Happy fall and Halloween! Read more about Disneyland at Halloween on my blog post: Learn more and join Families Fly Free so you can fly free to Disneyland whenever you want: Download Lyn's FREE list of her favorite Disney restaurants below... FamiliesFlyFree.com/Disney-Dining Related Episodes:
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| 29 Oct 2024 | 166 | How My Motto "Just Keep Checking" Can Help You Save & Travel Better | 00:16:52 | |
One of my travel mottos is: Just Keep Checking. Whether it's hotels, dining reservations, flights or car rentals, this motto can save you a lot of points and money and score you the reservations you dreamed of. I explain how in this episode. Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join | |||
| 16 May 2023 | 112 | What to Do If You're Declined for a Credit Card | 00:23:47 | |
Getting declined for a travel card is NOT the end of the road. There are lots of steps you can take to still get approved so. you can continue your flying free journey. Don't give up! In this episode Lyn shares her top tips for what to do when you get a decline. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | 116 | $5,000 Saved on a Universal Orlando Vacation: Case Study with Katie Blumhorst | 00:31:36 | |
Unsure how to get started traveling free with miles and points? Katie Blumhorst shares how personalized help made all the difference in developing confidence about the right steps to take. She shares their first big success: covering the cost of her family's $5,000 Universal Studios Orlando vacation, including flights, accommodations and park tickets. Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards... Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 | 6 | The Glory That Is Utah: Why This State Is One of My Favorites for Families Flying Free | 00:32:23 | |
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:
Join the Families Fly Free program to learn how to easily fly your family free and get access to Lyn's family's exact Utah itineraries, as well as itineraries for many other destinations! Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free: | |||