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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.

Latest Posts
Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk
Hyatt Guest of Honor Awards: How To Earn and Easily Redeem This Valuable Perk
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One of the major benefits of Hyatt Globalist elite status is the Guest of Honor benefit. On these bookings, Hyatt Globalists can book stays for other members, granting them all of the perks of Hyatt's top-tier elite status. These awards are single-use and you can earn them through Milestone Rewards — including prior to reaching Globalist status. Here's how to earn and use the benefit.

JT GenterBen Nickel-D'Andrea
JT Genter & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase Sapphire Preferred Rental Car Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works
Chase Sapphire Preferred Rental Car Insurance: What’s Covered and How It Works
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a favorite credit card for so many in the points and miles community. In addition to its quality earning rates, modest annual fee and generous sign-up bonus, it provides one of the best Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver perks of any credit card. We'll show you how this coverage works — and the important exclusions to look out for.

Jerod MoralesBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Jerod Morales & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hyatt's Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You'll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels
Hyatt's Partnership With Mr & Mrs Smith: Perks You'll Get & Point Redemptions at 1,000+ Integrated Hotels
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Hyatt has integrated over 1,000 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels into the World of Hyatt program. You can now earn and redeem Hyatt points at boutique luxury properties around the globe, including some in locations where Hyatt previously had no presence. Here’s what to know about elite perks (or the lack thereof), how dynamic pricing works, and what to expect when booking these unique properties.

Ryan SmithBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Ryan Smith & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter