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Lyn Mettler is a freelance travel, food and lifestyle journalist for a variety of outlets, including US News & World Report, TODAY Show, MSN.com, FoxNews, Reader's Digest, and more. She blogs about the simplest ways to travel and fly nearly free at FamiliesTravelFree.com and teaches families how to use travel rewards to fly for free in her Families Fly Free Membership. She lives and works with her husband, two school-age boys and beagle in Zionsville, Indiana, and is a graduate of Butler Univer…

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The best credit cards for airline miles, and how to keep your travel points from expiring

The best credit cards for airline miles, and how to keep your travel points from expiring

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The 5 Best Vatican Tours of 2024

The 5 Best Vatican Tours of 2024

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The Most Charming Small Town in Every State

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How points helped with our spring break trip to the Caribbean | Taking Charge

Our family has never been to the Caribbean, and with my youngest son dying to do his first scuba dive once he…

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19 Incredible Things to Do in Hawaii [2025]

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By Lyn Mettler
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Southwest has made this little piece of paradise much more accessible to those of us who love to fly with them. So if Hawaii is on your bucket list, we’re about to give you even more reasons to start planning a trip. Here are 19 amazing things in Hawaii to do in Maui, Oahu and beyond… We’ve included some of our top picks and divided them by islands for you.
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32 Incredible Things to Do in Las Vegas

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By Lyn Mettler
| familiesflyfree.com
Las Vegas. First thing most of us think about is gambling. Then the shows. Then the food. Yes, it’s all that but a little bit more, too, when it comes to things to do in Las Vegas. I’m going to tell you about a few surprising and not-so-surprising activities (none of them involve gambling!) the next time you’re in Vegas that will appeal to all ages. The Families Travel Free team has compiled some of the top activities in town.
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How to Change a Southwest Basic Fare & Get a Refund in Points

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By Lyn Mettler
| familiesflyfree.com
Yes! You CAN still change a Southwest Basic fare with my insider “trick”. I’ve figured it out personally so you don’t have to and have already done this technique many times. Watch the 1-minute video or read the article below to learn more. If you’re planning a trip and want to stretch your points (or dollars) further, Southwest Airlines is hands down one the best deals going. But like with any airline, snagging the lowest fares takes a bit of strategy.
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