Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Since moving to the United States in 2013, Ben has been mesmerized with the intricacies of reward programs from credit cards and travel companies. Holding multiple passports has made traveling the world a breeze, and together with his husband Jon, he has been to over four dozen countries.

Utilizing credit card points and travel miles, Ben has been able to live by his “No Mas Coach” mantra and has not flown coach for over 10 years. His deep knowledge of the ins and outs of the travel industry has allowed him to enjoy first-class travel in a way most readers would only dream of.

As a freelance credit cards and travel writer, Ben brings his more than a decade of experience to bear in his writing. Known for his knack for breaking down complicated rewards programs into easy-to-understand writing, Ben has been sought after to write in national publications and as a speaker at various industry events all over the world.

Chances are that when he’s home in Seattle, you’ll find Ben tending to his more than two dozen fruit trees and exotic plant collection in his greenhouse.

Expertise

• Credit cards,
• Award travel
• Miles and points
• Airlines
• Hotels and other rewards programs

Achievements

• Credit card points expert
• Authority on airline and hotel loyalty programs
• Contributor to national and international publications
• Speaker at live events and conventions in the credit card and travel industry

Other Publications

• National Parks in California to Visit Using Points
• Should You Spend $15,000 on a Hyatt Card for a Second Free Night Certificate?
• Delta SkyMiles Reserve Review: The card for flyers who want lounge access
• Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express review: The card for the occasional Delta flyer