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Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Freelance Writer

Ben Nickel-D’Andrea is a seasoned freelance writer specializing in travel, credit cards, and award travel. Through the years, he has contributed to many other prominent publications offering insights into points and miles, credit cards, award travel, airlines, and hotels.

With a passion for luxury travel, Ben has explored numerous destinations worldwide, often flying in first or business class using his own hard-earned miles and points. He shares his experiences and expertise in social media and on his many articles, where he provides in-depth analyses and guides for fellow travelers, aiming to make luxury travel and travel in general more accessible and helping readers navigate the complexities of points, miles, and credit card rewards to enhance their travel experiences.

Ben holds three citizenships, speaks English, Spanish and Italian and has a diverse academic background, including studies in biology, agribusiness, linguistics, and languages – and tries to marry all of those passions with travel, the exploration of other cultures and cuisines.

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Here’s What Your Hyatt Points Are Worth Toward Mr & Mrs Smith Bookings
Here’s What Your Hyatt Points Are Worth Toward Mr & Mrs Smith Bookings
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It's always easy to get excited about new ways to use your Hyatt points. But one of the easy-to-miss details is that Hyatt opted to price award nights at Mr & Mrs Smith properties dynamically. Before you empty your World of Hyatt account on a stay at a participating property, let's review what your Hyatt points are worth to ensure you get the most out of your points.

Tyler GlattBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Tyler Glatt & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam