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Have you ever ended up in the back of the B boarding zone, or God forbid, the C boarding zone on Southwest Airlines? We have quite a few times, some because we messed up times zones and did our Southwest check-in too late. While other times, we checked in right at the 24-hour mark only … Read more
Chicago is one of my family’s favorite destinations, as it’s just a two-and-a-half hour drive from our home in Indianapolis. There are so many things to do in Chicago that you’d never get bored: shopping, deep dish pizza, museums, architecture and so much more! Visiting the city was my first “vacation” once I graduated from … Read more
Never been to Disneyland? I’ve got THE reason why you need to go … Disneyland Halloween. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I’ve just always been a sucker for friendly ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, witches flying on brooms, bats, etc. No gory stuff for me. And Disneyland does Halloween like no place I’ve ever seen (and we’ve been … Read more
Santa Barbara is one of my favorite places to visit in the U.S., and there are so many beautiful things to do in Santa Barbara! It’s an absolutely stunning California coastal town with jaw-dropping sunsets, gorgeous architecture and a fascinating history. In fact, it’s even nicknamed the “American Riviera.” If you love sunny California paired … Read more
When we began to plan posts on the National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park was the most visited among the Families Fly Free team, and in fact, it is one of the most popular National Parks with more than three million people visiting every year. We’ve compiled our collective wisdom and experience in this ultimate … Read more
Welcome! My name is Lyn Mettler and I show families how to fly free so they can make more priceless travel memories before their kids leave home. My family of 4 saves $8,000 a year on flights around the U.S., Caribbean and Europe, following my process and allowing us to explore amazing destinations like the National Parks, Disney, Italy, Ireland and the Rocky Mountains.
