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Jan 2025
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How to Make Your 2025 Travel Dreams a Re...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

Are you ready to make 2025 your year of adventure? In this episode, I’m joined by travel expert Lyn Mettler from Families Fly Free to talk all about the exciting travel opportunities waiting for you and how to make them happen without breaking the bank.

We’re diving into:

  • Revenge Travel 2.0: Why 2025 is the year people are hitting the skies and roads like never before.
  • Miles & Points Mastery: How to use miles and points to slash your travel costs.
  • Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass: The ultimate travel hack for families and budget travelers.

Lyn shares practical tips to maximize your travel experiences while saving money and making memories. If travel has been on your vision board, this episode is packed with strategies to make it happen.

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Learn more about the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass

Check out Families Fly Free

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Tag me on Instagram @shannahgame and let me know your 2025 travel plans!

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