Nick Ewen

Editor-in-chief

TPG since 2012

Editor-in-chief Nick Ewen is obsessed with making the most of credit cards and loyalty programs to travel more for less — and is committed to helping readers do the same. He has leveraged points and miles to visit more than 60 countries and all 50 states for little to no out-of-pocket cost, and he’s constantly searching for new ways to maximize his travel (especially through his 25+ open, active credit cards).

Nick has been earning rewards for more than two decades and started writing for TPG in 2012 before joining as a full-time member of the editorial team in 2018. His expertise is regularly featured in a variety of print and video outlets, including Good Morning America, The Weather Channel, Wake Up with Cheddar, ABC News Tonight, The New York Times and AARP The Magazine.

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Focus on transferable point programs like Amex Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced award traveler, these programs are the best way to unlock free travel.

MBA, University of Florida; M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. in business, Wake Forest University
Credit cards; hotels; airlines; points and miles; family travel; elite status

Cape Town

Favorite destination

Window

Window or aisle

World of Hyatt

Globalist

Highest hotel status

Great option for travel purchases and valuable rewards

I use this card to earn bonus points on travel but also to ensure that I'm protected if things go wrong on my trips. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most valuable currencies out there thanks to transfer partners like British Airways and World of Hyatt, and I love the fact that I can combine rewards from my cash-back Chase cards with those from my Sapphire Reserve, effectively increasing their value.

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Bonus rewards on dining and groceries, plus valuable perks

I love earning 4 points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 in purchases every year, then 1 point) and worldwide restaurants (on up to $50,000 in purchases every year; then 1 point) on the Amex Gold card. These Membership Reward points have allowed me and my family to book fantastic awards — like round-trip flights in business class to the Philippines and a one-way Singapore Suites flight home from Europe.

American Express® Gold Card

A premium card with premium perks and a comparatively low fee

I use this card for everyday spending to earn 2 miles per dollar spent on all my non-bonus, everyday spending, but I also love how flexible Capital One miles are and the travel perks the card offers, including $300 in credits every year for purchases made through Capital One Travel and extensive lounge access.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

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