In the last year, my family’s travels have more than quadrupled our past levels, especially during the summer months when our kids are out of school. In addition to writing the Go to Travel Gal blog, I also run a travel public relations company, as well as another side business with limited help. That means…
Author: Lyn Mettler
5 Things You Need to Know About Saving Money on Travel
Just a couple years ago, I had no clue that it was possible to travel nearly free. Sound like you? You’re not alone. Who knew that traveling free was not only possible, but EASY?! Not me! I have lots of conversations with others in my daily life about travel, and when I tell them that…
10 Easy Ways to Earn 500 or More Southwest Points
Want to earn Southwest points that you can use toward free travel? I’ve got 10 ways that earn at least 500 Southwest points and that often qualify for the [sc name=”southwest-companion-pass”][/sc] points you need to earn the Southwest Companion Pass. The Southwest Companion Pass is an amazing deal that lets one person fly free with…
How the Southwest Companion Pass Changed My Life
Flash back several years ago and see if this sounds like you or your family. Living on a modest income as self-employed business owners and renting our home, we rarely traveled. Travel throughout our year might look like a road trip (if we had enough money saved) to someplace warmer than Indianapolis for Spring Break,…
Reader Story: How Scott Earned His Southwest Companion Pass
Shout out to Go to Travel Gal reader Scott from Roseville, California, who shared on Go to Travel Gal’s Facebook page that he earned his Southwest Companion Pass good through 2018! Scott is a smart guy, because he earned his Southwest Companion Pass, which allows one person to fly nearly free with him (for only…