Travel as you know it is about to change...
Join travel journalist, expert and "Secrets of a Travel Journalist" creator Lyn Mettler as she pulls back the curtain on the secrets pros use to explore the world with luxury and ease — and spending a lot less...
Travel as you know it is about to change...
Join travel journalist, expert and "Secrets of a Travel Journalist" creator Lyn Mettler as she pulls back the curtain on the secrets pros use to explore the world with luxury and ease...
Insider Travel Secrets.
Transformational Trips.
Luxury for Less.
Discover the secrets behind truly meaningful journeys—plus the tools, strategies and systems Lyn uses to travel the world smarter and for less. Welcome to the...
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Meet Your Travel Mentor Lyn Mettler
Media maven. Travel mastermind. History scholar. Storyteller at heart.
Lyn blends 25+ years of high-profile travel journalism with a passion for deeper meaning.
Whether she’s guiding families to fly free or unpacking the insights of Aquinas, she leads with purpose and caring — and inspires others to do the same, curating a legacy rooted in service, exploration and learning.
Currently pursuing graduate studies in theology at the University of Notre Dame, she finds joy in the intersection of place and purpose. From Rome to San Diego and the London streets where C.S. Lewis walked to the Rocky Mountains, Lyn travels to feel history — and helps others do the same.
She’s got published books on the shelves, podcasts on the air and a community of travel-lovers who trust her to chart the way with her trademark friendly approach. One eye on the horizon, one foot on the trail — Lyn now invites YOU behind the curtain to discover the secrets that turn stressful, ordinary trips into extraordinary, carefree journeys.
What You Get Inside The Club...👇
🎒 1. The Travel Smarter System
Get organized. Skip the stress. Learn Lyn's exact systems to plan, book and enjoy trips like a pro — without overspending, overpacking or overthinking.
Includes:
- ✅ Lyn's Fly Free Formula — how to fly free using travel rewards (without opening 20 credit cards)
- 🏨 Lyn's Stay Free Formula — how to stay for free in hotels, Airbnbs and timeshares
- 🗺️ A custom, step-by-step travel rewards plan via PDF tailored to YOU to start saving right away
- 💎 Secrets to Luxury Travel system: Faster security, elite status, airport lounges & more
- 🧳 Step-by-step guides to travel planning, packing and organization
🗂️ 2. The Traveler's Toolkit
Downloadable tools, templates and guides to make travel faster, easier and more enjoyable.
Includes:
- 📍Destination itineraries with Lyn's personal notes (what to skip & see)
- 🧾 Packing lists by type of travel
- 💳 Credit card and loyalty program tracking sheets
- 🧠 Cheat sheets & scripts — what to say to get an upgrade or ask for compensation
🎓 3. Live Travel Coaching with Lyn + Monthly Live Travel Webinars
Get personal advice, strategies and support from a real travel expert — not a chatbot, Facebook group or online forum.
Includes:
- 💬 Monthly Travel Coaching with Lyn — Ask questions, get clarity and hear the latest travel news with analysis
- 🎥 Multiple live webinars monthly on timely topics like best travel tools & apps, organization, travel insurance and destinations
- ✅ Replays — audio and video — always available, so you never miss a session
🧠 4. Insider Travel Intel
Stay ahead of the curve with curated news, deals and expert insights — delivered fast and stress-free.
Includes:
- 📰 Travel News Alerts 1–2x/week with need-to-know headlines, deadlines and deals to help you save more
- ✨ Handpicked offers and updates that actually matter (no fluff!)
- 📌 Expert, independent analysis of current travel news
- 🎗️ Reminders to use travel credits and other expiring perks
💬 5. Members Helping Members Community
You’re not alone. Connect with fellow travel-lovers, share the best real-time hacks, get help and celebrate wins — all in a private, off-Facebook group.
Includes:
- 👨👩👧👦 Member-to-member support (families, couples, solo travelers, retirees, single parents)
- 🧳 Member trip inspiration and advice
- 🤝 A friendly, no-judgment zone for questions and travel chats
- 🤗 Zoom social events and opportunities for in-person gatherings to get to know your fellow members
🎁 Plus, new mini-trainings, quick-win challenges and bonus tools are on the way — and you'll get access to it all as a member.
Real Travelers, Real Results ✈️
“Our first trip actually paid for our membership. It's even more expensive not to do this because of the mistakes that you're going to make.”
- Carlos and Angelica Virgen, Family of 7
“I’ve traveled more this year than I did in the last decade.”
- Heather Hill, Single Parent, Michigan
"It's like having a best girlfriend in the travel industry."
- Cathy Stebbins, Retiree and Snowbird, Connecticut/Florida
“Lyn had an exact plan for how I could start flying free, and she holds my hand and leads me through my travels.”
- Kay Wallingford, Retiree, Texas
“We will never travel the same again. You can’t put a price tag on the mental strain and the decision fatigue the program saves you.”
- Trevor and Jen Fiore, Married Couple, Minnesota
“I was skeptical—but in just 9 months, we’ve had an 8X return. Flights to Hawaii, Colorado, Chicago—all free.”
- Jerry Quinn, Married Father of 2, Oregon
Watch These Member Stories...
$5,000 Saved in 5 Months
Enjoying Stress-free Travel in Retirement
Free Flights for Snowbirding
Taking the Whole Extended Family to Hawaii, Saving $4,000
Free Travel for a Family of 7
Never Worry About Spring Break Again!
👉 Join Today for $1150
Most members recoup the cost of the membership—or far more—on their very first trip.
From using points to pay for flights and hotels to scoring upgrades or avoiding common travel pitfalls, the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club will help you...
- ✈️ Simply and easily use miles and points to reduce your travel costs
- 💰 Save hundreds by avoiding costly travel mistakes
- 🏨 Enjoy perks and comfort you didn’t know you could access
- ✨ Upgrade your experience without breaking your budget
- ⏰ Cut your planning time dramatically
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this a yearly membership?
Yes, you are purchasing a year-long membership to the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club, granting you a full 12 months of access. If you remain a member for the second year and beyond, renewal cost is less than HALF at just $495 per year.
How do I receive personal support?
At any time, you can email or text our team and get an answer within 24 hours M-F, post a question in our community or attend Lyn's monthly live travel coaching session to get answers to your questions.
Is there a payment plan option?
Yes, you can opt to break your purchase into 4-18 payments, starting at just $87/month, with AfterPay at checkout. Look for your options under Payment Methods at checkout. Note: Chase will no longer allow you to use a Chase card with these payment options. You CAN still use a Chase card to pay in full and then afterward, set up Chase Pay Over Time with Chase to break your purchase into payments with a monthly fee.
Another option would be to get a card like Chase Freedom Unlimited that offers 0% interest on purchases for the first 15 months. This allows you to purchase the membership and spread your payments over 15 months while paying ZERO interest and earning points at the same time.
Does your program only focus on Southwest Airlines?
No, although Lyn currently recommends Southwest Airlines as the BEST way to fly a lot of places within the US and the Caribbean with a lot of people for free. That said, you can also use Lyn's system to fly other airlines.
Do I need to be tech-savvy to take full advantage?
Nope! As long as you can click play on a video or download a PDF, you're good to go. We've intentionally designed the program to be EXTREMELY user friendly, a time saver and easy to find what you need all in ONE place. No searching Google for hours and stressing that you missed some important bit of information!
Do I need to open credit cards?
If you want to implement Lyn's Fly Free Formula to use travel rewards, it does use a handful travel cards. You will never have a wallet-full of cards following what Lyn's system. Instead of opening new cards frequently to earn their bonuses, Lyn focus INSTEAD on using the right card to best leverage your everyday spending and net you the most luxury perks.
You're also welcome to go at your own speed, opening our recommended 3 cards (if you don't already have some of them) at your own pace as you are comfortable.
Will I learn how to fly internationally?
Yes, Lyn shows you how to fly both domestically and internationally using travel rewards and how to score luxury travel perks.
Can I pay with points?
Yes, you can pay for the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club with Chase points so it costs you NOTHING (just like your flights ;-)). Email us HERE for more details on how to do that.
Does this program work for couples or singles, too?
Yes, it works equally well for couples or singles as it does for multiple people. In fact, we have many singles, including single parents, in the program and about half of members are couples, including retirees, with no kids or grown kids.
Got an unanswered question?
You can email your questions to info AT familiestravelfree.com or text your question to (844) 403-2263.
Lyn will PERSONALLY respond just as she does with members.
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