Lyn Mettler is an Indianapolis-based lifestyle writer, who has written for MSN.com, US News & World Report, FoxNews.com, TODAY Show online among others. She blogs about how to travel for less using miles and points on GotoTravelGal.com and is the author of "The Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Your Southwest Companion Pass."
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