Episodes
Are you tightening the "belt" this year? No need to stop traveling! Travel rewards can allow your family to keep traveling even when the budget is tight.  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
Published 11/14/23
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...
Published 11/11/23
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...Learn more at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join
Published 10/31/23
Save 20% on a Families Fly Free membership as part of a limited-time offer this holiday season for podcast listeners ONLY. Use code PODLOVE20 at FamiliesFlyFree.com to save for a limited time! Lots of people shy away from Southwest Airlines because of their no assigned seats policy, but by doing so, they lose out on the EASY way to fly for free using travel rewards. In this episode, Lyn explains why this policy is different, but not as bad as you might think. Ready to jump to the finish line...
Published 10/24/23
Save 20% on a Families Fly Free membership as part of a limited-time offer this holiday season for podcast listeners ONLY. Use code PODLOVE20 at FamiliesFlyFree.com to save for a limited time! 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...
Published 10/17/23
How much can you save flying for free? The sky's the limit if you're traveling once a month for an activity like travel sports. Travis Boland shares his success story of saving almost $20,000 to fly his son to not only lacrosse tournaments and games, but also taking his whole family on fun vacations. Want to learn our simple system that Travis employed to save on travel? Learn more about Families Fly Free at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join
Published 10/12/23
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...Learn more at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join
Published 10/05/23
Join Families Fly Free by October 26 at midnight ET and score a BONUS 10,000 Southwest points + get a personalized travel rewards plan for your family. The price of membership is going up soon, so now is a great time to join to get FREE points, pay the lower price and set up your plan to fly for free in 2024 and beyond. Learn more at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join 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...
Published 09/27/23
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. 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...
Published 09/19/23
There are SO many different ways to use travel rewards and none of them is wrong except for NOT using them. Lyn explores a common concern of Families Fly Free members that they aren't using their points in the "right way" and shares some of the most common ways she sees people using miles and points. 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...
Published 09/12/23
Should you go for elite status on Southwest Airlines? In this episode, Lyn breaks down what elite status on Southwest gets you, how to achieve it and if she recommends it. Put your family on the fast track to always flying free through Lyn's simple Fly Free Formula inside the Families Fly Free membership -- where flying free is GUARANTEED. Learn more at... https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join   Related Episodes: Flying Southwest & Travel Tips with Corinne Crabtree How to Get the Best...
Published 09/05/23
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... Learn more Download Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free... https://familiestravelfree.com/7hacks
Published 08/29/23
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 by leveraging the power of travel rewards. Learn more... FamiliesTravelFree.com/MeettheMouse Lyn reveals the steps of her Fly Free Formula that makes flying your whole family for free using travel rewards SIMPLE. Don't miss this one! Want to...
Published 08/22/23
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... Learn more Download Lyn's FREE list of 7...
Published 08/15/23
Join Families Fly Free team member Lisa Whitlaw, a married mother of 2 teenage boys who lives in Atlanta, as she shares her travel rewards style. Lisa is the Families Fly Free Member Support Manager, working with our members day in and day out answering all their questions and ensuring they are happy campers. She’s worked with me for years all the while travel hacking, so I invited her to share her best travel tips, how her family uses travel rewards (hint: it’s a combination of Delta and...
Published 08/08/23
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.
Published 08/01/23
Families Fly Free is OPEN for enrollment. Join at the BEST DEAL OF THE YEAR for a limited time PLUS get a bonus of Southwest points below...FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join Super successful entrepreneur Corinne Crabtree joins Lyn to share her tips on travel, her love of Southwest Airlines and how to manage weight loss while traveling. Find Corinne... For weight loss: NoBSFreeCourse.com For business coaching: NoBSBusinessWomen.com Podcast: Losing 100lbs With Corinne Instagram: @Corinne_Crabtree...
Published 07/25/23
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.
Published 07/18/23
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.
Published 07/11/23
San Diego is a favorite of Lyn's family with its fantastic weather, plentiful outdoor options, beauty and so many activities to choose from. Lyn shares an "audio tour" of this SoCal gem with her top tips and recommendations for where to stay and what to see and do. Additional Resources: My Favorite Things to Do in San Diego (video) 35 Suntastic Things to Do in San Diego article 7 Glorious San Diego Beaches to Discover article 8 Reasons to Consider Hotel del Coronado for Your San Diego...
Published 07/04/23
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... AndraErickson.com Instagram: @theAndraErickson Email: [email protected] Related Episodes: Travel Lies: Dispelling the Most...
Published 06/27/23
The crowds have descended upon Europe this summer so we'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 we need to book in advance and why taking a tour can make your European vacation even more memorable. Plus, Lyn shares some of the amazing tours she's taken through The Tour Guy.
Published 06/20/23
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.
Published 06/13/23
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.
Published 06/06/23
Lyn talks with photographer Krista Payne about how to take amazing travel photos with your phone on your next trip. Krista gives tips for iPhone settings, must-get shots, editing photos and how to manage photos after your trip. Krista will be leading a webinar inside Families Fly Free in August 2023 with even more tips.
Published 05/30/23