Families Fly Free
By Lyn Mettler
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Episodes: 176
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Want to make more family travel memories without breaking the bank? Longtime travel journalist Lyn Mettler shares her top tips to help families quickly and easily travel for less using rewards points and inspires you with ideas of where to travel on your next vacation.
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170 | Success Story: Prioritizing Travel Despite Reduced Finances With Michele Holmes
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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169 | Top 5 Things to Know About Travel in 2025
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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168 | Aren't 2 Southwest Companion Passes Better Than 1?
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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167 | Maximizing Travel Rewards Efficiency With Jon Gombola
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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166 | How My Motto "Just Keep Checking" Can Help You Save & Travel Better
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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165 | Southwest Just Announced These BIG Changes: My Thoughts and Analysis
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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164 | No More Assigned Seats? My Thoughts on Southwest's Big Change
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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163 | Highest Ever Offer for Chase Ink Business Preferred
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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162 | All About Chase Sapphire Preferred
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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161 | Teachers Can Fly Free Too With Monica Marino
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May 07, 2024 |
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160 | Success Story: Free Flights for Life with Andrew and Kiana Joyner
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May 01, 2024 |
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159 | Tips for Choosing the Right Tour Company for Your Family With Christine Sarkis
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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158 | Success Story: The 80/20 Rule Applied to Travel With Jesse Brown
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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157 | Tips for Traveling to Hawaii With Young Kids With Marcie Cheung
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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156 | 10 Romantic Getaways for Couples
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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155 | Why You Should NOT Buy Discounted Southwest Gift Cards
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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154 | Feeling Alone in Your Miles & Points Hobby? I've Got Some Tips
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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153 | Listener Questions Part 2: Companion Pass Southwest Card Offer & Timing, Costco, Devaluing Points & More
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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152 | Listener Questions Answered: Flying Southwest From a Non-Hub Airport, Having Enough Points, Chase Freedom Unlimited
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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151 | Success Story: Traveling to All 50 States With Amanda Sanfilippo
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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150 | Why You Should Not Be Intimidated to Visit US National Parks with Bryanna Royal
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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149 | Why I Don't Recommend Getting Chase Sapphire Reserve
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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148 | Travel Trends for 2024
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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147 | Top Family US Destinations for 2024 with Lesli Peterson of 365 Atlanta Traveler
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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146 | Top International Destinations for 2024
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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145 | My 2023 Travel Rewards Savings Round-Up: 10 Free Trips to 8 Destinations
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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144 | How to Make Traveling the World Your Way of Life With Caroline Makepeace
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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143 | Using Your Points However You Want With Pam Howard
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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142 | The 1 Mistake 99 Percent of Travel Hackers Make
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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141 | Are You "Under" Traveling?
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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140 | Talking Travel Rewards With Brad Barrett of Choose FI
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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139 | My No 1 Airline Hack Revealed
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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138 | How to Keep Traveling When the Budget Is Tight
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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137 | The Latest on Maui Travel With Leanne Pletcher of Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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136 | Why I Love the Chase Ink Business Cards
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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135 | Why No Assigned Seats Is Not as Bad as You Think
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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134 | Earning a Southwest Companion Pass for 2024-2025: What You Need to Know
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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133 | Success Story: How to Save $20,000 Flying Free for Travel Sports with Travis Boland
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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132 | Last-Minute Getaways Using Points
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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131 | Why You Need to Have Emergency Points
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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130 | Using Travel Rewards vs Discounts to Save as Much as Possible on Your Disney Vacation
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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129 | There's No Right Way to Use Your Points
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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128 | Southwest Elite Status: Is It Worth It?
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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127 | From Overwhelmed to Confident Using Travel Rewards With Brittany Gartner
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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126 | My Fly Free Formula REVEALED
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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125 | 5 Things I Wish I Did When First Starting in Travel Rewards
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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124 | Flying Free on Delta and Southwest with Team Member Lisa Whitlaw
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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123 | Travel Hacking 101
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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122 | Flying Southwest & Travel Tips with Corinne Crabtree
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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120 | How a Travel Rewards Newbie Flew Her Family to Florida and Cancun - Case Study with Trish Harpring
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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The Biggest Reason to Fly for Free I Never Thought of
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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119 | There's Something About San Diego: My Guide to This SoCal Gem
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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118 | Say Goodbye to Travel Stress! Mastering Mindset to Enjoy Your Next Vacation With Andra Erickson
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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117 | Europe Is Bonkers This Summer: What You Need to Know with The Tour Guy's Sean Finelli
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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116 | $5,000 Saved on a Universal Orlando Vacation: Case Study with Katie Blumhorst
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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115 | Thoughts on Disney's 2023 Changes: Annual Passes, Dining Plans and More!
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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114 | Take Better Travel Photos with Photographer Krista Payne
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May 30, 2023 |
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113 | How and Why to Create Flexible Travel Plans
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May 23, 2023 |
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112 | What to Do If You're Declined for a Credit Card
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May 16, 2023 |
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111 | Universal Studios Orlando 101
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May 09, 2023 |
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110 | Retired by 50 and Traveling the World with Chris Pisciotta
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May 03, 2023 |
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109 | Southwest Companion Pass, Capital One Venture X, Priority Pass & More in This Ask Lyn Anything Members-Only Q&A Sneak Peek
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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108 | All Your Questions About Families Fly Free Answered!
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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107 | Why You Probably Haven't Mastered Travel Rewards With Trevor & Jen Fiore
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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106 | Don't Make These Passport Mistakes
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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105 | Turks and Caicos: The Good and the Bad
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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104 | Veteran Tips From a Man Who's Taken 100+ Cruises: Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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103 | 5 Ways to Simplify Your Travel Rewards Strategy
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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102 | Success Story: "Blessing Your Family With Travel" With Single Traveler Cheryl Claybrooks
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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101 | STOP! Don't Apply for a Southwest Card Until You Listen to THIS
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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100 | Planning Your Cruise on the Disney Wish With Doug of Rope Drop Radio
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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99 | But I Like Delta Better... What You're Saying No to When You Choose Another Airline Over Southwest
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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98 | Success Story: You Don't Know What You Don't Know With Michele Sharples
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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97 | Calling All Couponers: Turn Your Couponing Skills Into Free Vacations
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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96 | Insider Tips for Planning an Epic Hawaii Vacation with Jordan & Erica of Hawaii Vacation Guide
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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95 | 5 of the Most Common Mistakes With Travel Rewards in 2022
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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94 | Don't Put Off Travel! Success Story With Retiree Kay Wallingford
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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93 | 5 Tips to Plan Your 2023 Travels
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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92 | Not All Companion Passes Are Created Equal: Comparing Delta's and Alaska's to Southwest's
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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91 | Success Story: Flying Free With Young Kids & $10K Saved With Thea Cabanilla
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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90 | Disney Vacation Club: Buying Direct vs Resale With Chad of My DVC Points
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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89 | Disney World at Thanksgiving Trip Recap: Disney Vacation Club, Space 220, Genie+ and More!
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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88 | How to Boost Your Credit Score ASAP
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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87 | The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained!
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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86 | All About Capital One Venture X
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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85 | From Skeptical to 8X ROI in Free Travel With Families Fly Free Member Jerry Quinn
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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84 | Making Merry With Mickey: Holidays at Disney with Doug of Rope Drop Radio
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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83 | Get Your Cruise on! Top Cruising Tips With Sheri of Cruise Tips TV
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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BONUS: $7000+ Saved Flying Free as a Single Parent to College Visits, Hawaii, Yoga Retreats & More
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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82 | Flying Free Success Stories: How All Types of Families Are Traveling Beyond Their Wildest Dreams
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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81 | Success Story: How a Wealth Advisor Netted $7,000 in Travel Savings
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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80 | Chasing FI? An Inspiring Story of Flying Free While Achieving Financial Independence
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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79 | How to Earn a 2023-2024 Southwest Companion Pass
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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78 | Looking Great While Traveling: Travel Comfort & Style with Judith Gaton
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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77 | Success Story: How We Saved $7,700 Across 22 Free Flights! with Melissa Judd
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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76 | 5 Fun Halloween Getaways for the Spookiest Season!
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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75 | Disney Vacation Club: 3 Calculations That Convinced Me to Join!
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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74 | Colorado Rocks! Why Colorado Ranks as 1 of My Top Destinations for Families
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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73 | Slow-ER Travel: 4 Ways to Experience the Joy of Travel at a Slower Speed
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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72 | I Can't Believe It! How My Family Switched Entirely to Carry-ons
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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71 | New York City 2022: What's Going on in the Big Apple
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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70 | No Seat Assignments? How to Get the Best Seat on a Southwest Flight!
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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69 | Everything You Wanted to Know About Chase Sapphire Preferred
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May 26, 2022 |
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68 | Stop Applying for Too Many Travel Cards! There's a Much Simpler Way...
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May 10, 2022 |
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67 | First-Timer's Guide to Europe: Everything You Need to Know for a Smooth 1st Trip Across the Pond
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May 03, 2022 |
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66 | Most Common Questions I'm Asked About Families Fly Free
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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65 | Kauai for Families: Everything You Need to Know About Hawaii's "Garden Isle"
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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64 | Packing Like a Pro with Katie Pyle of OrganizingMoms.com
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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63 | You Can Fly Free Around School Schedules! How My Family Has Done It for Years
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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62 | Travel Chaos 2022: The Fun Begins...
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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61 | Where's the Nearest Starbucks? How to Quickly Get Comfy in New Destination
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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60 | What Does Travel in 2022 Look Like? Here's What You MUST Know!
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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59 | Your Small Business Can Entirely Fund Your Free Travels: Here's How
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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58 | Best Travel Cards, Southwest Companion Pass, Travel Insurance & More in This Ask Lyn Anything Q&A Session From Families Fly Free
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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57 | Top Accommodations for Pennies on the Dollar: Renting Other People's Timeshares
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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56 | Flying Free Is Amazing, But So Are These Other Side Benefits That Come With It
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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55 | How I Flew 5 People Free in 2021 With Amylee Udell|
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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54 | They Canceled My Flight! What to Do in This All-Too-Common Scenario
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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53 | 10 Creative Ways to Meet a Credit Card Minimum Spend
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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52 | Travel Lies: Dispelling the 7 Most Common Concerns About Flying Free
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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51 | You Can Have Abundant Travel! Here's the Right Mindset to Get You There With Jill Wright
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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50 | 5 Ways to Earn Southwest Points Fast & Before Year's End
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: We Saved $5,000 in 5 Months Flying 5 People Free With Cheryl F.
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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49 | Walt Disney World With Genie+ Thanksgiving 2021 Trip Report
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Flying Free With a Family of 7 With Carlos & Angelica
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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48 | Flight Delays Be Gone! How to Avoid Delays During Busy Travel Periods Like School Breaks
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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47 | It's Totally Possible to Travel Free With a Family of 5 With Stephanie Antin
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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46 | The Ultimate Utah Road Trip & Best Western With Cami
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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45 | Why My Family Is Buying Annual Travel Insurance
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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44 | The "Game" of Flying Free With Families Fly Free Member Diane F.
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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43 | Yikes! Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights: Your Guide From a Mom's Perspective
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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42 | My Favorite Family Halloween Travel "Treat": Disneyland at Halloween
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: We Saved $4,500 on 1 Trip Taking My Extended Family to Hawaii With Mike J.
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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41 | Travel Tips From My Late Father Lost to COVID: "Everything for me is an adventure."
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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40 | Don't Get This Wrong! How to Properly Time Your Southwest Companion Pass
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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39 | Are You a 1-Vacation-a-Year Family? How to Shift From a Vacation Mindset to a Year-Round Travel Mindset
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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38 | They'll Never Forget the Memories You Make Together: 5 Priceless Reasons to Start Traveling More With Your Kids
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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37 | How My Family Got Started Flying Free
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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36 | The Scoop From Disneyland & Grand Californian Resort Summer 2021
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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35 | When Your Friends & Family Think You Travel TOO Much: It Happens to EVERYONE in This Hobby
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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34 | I Can't Find Any Good Deals! How to Find Travel Deals When Demand Is Bonkers
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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33 | Best Vehicles for a Family Road Trip That Allow You to Work From Anywhere with GMC
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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32 | The Quickest Way to Learn a Language Slowly: How I'm Learning Italian Inspired By My Travels
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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31 | Top 10 Mistakes People Make Flying Free
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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29 | Welcome to the Car Rental "Carpocalypse": How to Avoid Paying as Much as Your Mortgage
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May 19, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Even Advanced Travel Hackers Can Adopt a Simpler System & Benefit From Families Fly Free With Kristin P.
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May 13, 2021 |
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28 | Oh the Places We've Gone! My Family's Top 15 Bucket List Adventures Flying Free
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May 11, 2021 |
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27 | Earn Southwest Points Without Paying for Flights! 10 Ways to Boost Your Account
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May 06, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: The Lifetime Impact of Free Travel for Your Family + "Snowbirding" FREE with Cathy S.
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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26 | All Your Questions Answered About Using Small Business Travel Cards to Fly Free with Zac Hood of Travel Freely
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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25 | Chase Sapphire Preferred, the "King" of Travel Cards: 10 Reasons to Add It to Your Wallet
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: The Priceless Benefit of Personal Help Flying Free with Krista Payne
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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24 | What It's Like to Travel to Hawaii in Spring 2021
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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23 | I Never Travel Without These! 7 of My Favorite Must-Have Travel Items
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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22 | Oahu Travel Guide: Local Tips From Amylee Udell
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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21 | Everything You Need to Know About Hiking With Mallory Moskowitz of Your Adventure Coach
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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20 | Insider Hacks to Save at Disney World With Vacation Planner Kelley Barker
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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19 | 5 Reasons to Make Friends With Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Travel Free With Your Family
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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18 | You Need to Know This Before Visiting National Parks This Spring and Summer
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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17 | Please Don't Do This When Trying to Earn Your Southwest Companion Pass!
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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16 | What's the Cheapest Day to Fly? My Top Travel Hacks to Save on Airfare
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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15 | Ever Thought of Taking Your Kids on a Trip Without Your Spouse? Lee Huffman Explains the Benefits
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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14 | There's a BETTER Way to Use Miles & Points for Free Travel
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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13 | Disney Top Tips and Hacks with Leah Althiser of The Budget Mouse
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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12 | But I Don't WANT to Get Up Early! Tips for Traveling With Teens With Tamara Gruber
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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11 | The ONE Airline Perk That Makes Flying Free Easy for Families
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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10 | 5 Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2021
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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9 | National Parks in Winter? Absolutely! Ash Nudd Explains Where to Go & What to Do
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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8 | The Hawaii Vacation of Your Dreams: How to Make It a Reality
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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7 | How in the World Do I Use Travel Credit Cards to Fly Free? A Beginners' Guide
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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6 | The Glory That Is Utah: Why This State Is One of My Favorites for Families Flying Free
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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5 | There IS a Best Airline If You Want to Fly Your Whole Family Free and It's...
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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4 | You Can Earn Free Travel While Holiday Shopping! Here's How...
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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3 | What It's Like to Stay in a Hotel During the Pandemic: Interview With Hilton's CleanStays Leader
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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2 | What It's Like to Travel With a Family During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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1 | You Should Never "Pay" to Fly "Free"! Earning Frequent Flyer Miles Without Ever Setting Foot on a Plane
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Nov 11, 2020 |