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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
How to Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal to Book Flights, Hotels, and More With Points
How to Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal to Book Flights, Hotels, and More With Points
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The Chase Travel Portal makes it easy to find and book travel with your points at a fraction of the normal cost. For those without the time to spend hours searching for award availability and analyzing award charts, this may be the best way to get solid value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Check out our complete guide to booking with Chase Travel portal.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea
Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line
Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line
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Amex Centurion Lounges are synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but in today's day and age, you can expect some overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.

Lauren WynnBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Lauren Wynn & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn Bonus Points and Miles Referring Friends to AwardWallet
Earn Bonus Points and Miles Referring Friends to AwardWallet
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AwardWallet has many features that can help with your travels. The site tracks points and miles balances for an unlimited number of programs, creates alerts when balances are expiring, and much more - all for free. But one of the site's lesser-known features is its referral program, which allows users to earn points that can be transferred to Hyatt, Delta, Hilton, JetBlue, IHG, Southwest, or Marriott.

Ross DenkinBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Ross Denkin & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels
7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels
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Free hotel breakfast can be a great way to start your day — and save some serious cash on the road. IHG One Rewards members have several ways to score complimentary breakfast, whether by booking specific brands, using Milestone Rewards, or unlocking elite perks. Here’s how to get free breakfast at IHG hotels, including which brands offer it automatically and how to unlock it with status.

Ben Nickel-D'AndreaSamantha Holland
Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Samantha Holland

Reviewed by JT Genter

Everything You Need to Know About How to Use the Citi Prestige® Card’s $250 Travel Credit
Everything You Need to Know About How to Use the Citi Prestige® Card’s $250 Travel Credit
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Despite not being available to new cardholders, the Citi Prestige® Card still has serious appeal. With features like a fourth night free on hotel stays and 5x bonus categories, this card is incredibly rewarding. One of the best ways to offset the annual fee is its annual $250 travel credit. Here's how to effortlessly maximize this benefit.

Ross DenkinBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Ross Denkin & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

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