Elliott.org is running a favorite travel blogger poll, and I’ve been nominated (though I have to wonder how the nomination process works based on certain blogs that aren’t on the list). Voting is open through 5PM EST on Friday, November 16, and each person can vote once.

Now, I wasn’t planning on posting about this for two reasons. First of all, I’m not sure I want to be at the top of any of Elliott’s lists, since Chris Elliott and I get along like soup and a fork. But second of all, these “lists” are often little more than link orgies — by everyone linking to his site his Google rankings go up and he’s the real winner.

All that being said (and now that I’m probably disqualified), I decided to still post about it. Why? Because I’m a travel blogger and my dad doesn’t know how to use the internet. Do you have any clue how hard it is for him to explain to people what I do?! “Velll, ummm, he vrights to ze people on za internet and zey somehow reeed it” (my dad has a thick German accent despite living in the US for nearly 40 years). His appreciation for my career choice is similar to a deaf man having a kid that decides to be a DJ, or a blind man having a kid that paints for a living.

But do you have any clue how proud he’d be if his son won a “best travel blog” award? That would legitimize my career choice as much as a JD Power award.

So anyway, if you have a few seconds to spare, consider heading over to the polling page and voting, even if it’s not for me. I’m in 6th place at the time of this post.

Posted on November 14th, 2012 by lucky
Filed under: Misc. | 83 Comments »

  1. November 14th, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Todd said,

    Voted…but you’re still in 6th.

  2. November 14th, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    David m said,

    Voted for you!

    Good luck!

  3. November 14th, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    colleen said,

    See … top 5 wasn’t that difficult. Let’s keep it going! Just 15 more votes to #3!!!!

  4. November 14th, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    lucky said,

    Thanks guys. :D

  5. November 14th, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    traveler said,

    Voted for you! On the way to the top!

  6. November 14th, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    colleen said,

    Well, heck, #3 wasn’t that hard. We must be able to shake 42 more votes from the sofa cushions for #2… It’s the least we can do for this education!!!!

  7. November 14th, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Sheila Beal said,

    Congrats on the nomination.

  8. November 14th, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    jrey said,

    Just voted for you. #3 now. Good luck!

  9. November 14th, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Brian L. said,

    Just voted for you, & you’re in second!

  10. November 14th, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Kris Ziel said,

    Only 3 from #1.

  11. November 14th, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    colleen said,

    Congrats on #1!!!! Now, keep it! :)

  12. November 14th, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    john said,

    Another broswer another vote! Gotta love the 2 browser trick!

  13. November 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Pablo said,

    You got my vote, my man

  14. November 14th, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Gaurav said,

    Voted!

  15. November 14th, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Big D said,

    Ok somehow your a head of d flying pinto and number 1. hope my vote helped?

  16. November 14th, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Glenn said,

    Voted for you after seeing the contest on DeltaPoints actually…

  17. November 14th, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    JohnL said,

    you are still #1 … gl

  18. November 14th, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Zz said,

    Who is Chris Elliott?

  19. November 14th, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    lucky said,

    Woot, thanks guys! Really appreciate the support. Suspect there will still be some competition over the next day and a half, so would appreciate if you guys keep voting. Thanks again!

    @ Zz — Who’s Chris Elliott? Well he’s a self proclaimed consumer rights advocate, though here’s who I think he is:
    http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemileatatime/2008/06/17/ridiculous-article-by-chris-elliott/
    http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemileatatime/2009/02/03/chris-elliott-is-an-idiot/
    http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemileatatime/2009/12/02/book-a-mistake-fare-youre-stealing/

    And I can provide many more examples on request. :D

  20. November 14th, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Jay said,

    Voted… Anything to keep that shill deltapoints far down the list!

  21. November 14th, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    CodeAdam10 said,

    Voted!

  22. November 14th, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Stephan said,

    Um.. those others aren’t even in the same league. You got my vote!

  23. November 14th, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    JP2 said,

    Voted for ya!

  24. November 14th, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Matt said,

    You got my vote! I really appreciate how often you post, and how meaningful (or at least interesting) your posts are. Many bloggers bore the hell out of me–you do not. Keep up the good work!

  25. November 14th, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Tao said,

    Voted，you are now way ahead of the rest!

  26. November 14th, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    David said,

    voted!!

  27. November 14th, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    vroomvroom said,

    Still maintaining a healthy lead… Of course you got my vote!

  28. November 14th, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Winston said,

    Voted for u early this morning. Good luck Ben!

  29. November 14th, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    skoropi said,

    One of the best travel bloggers on the interwebs. I predict you’ll get more votes than everyone else combined.

  30. November 14th, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    caligal said,

    you’re the best. thanks for the education and entertainment. go lucky!

  31. November 14th, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Christopher Elliott said,

    Thanks for the links. ;-)

  32. November 14th, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    lucky said,

    You guys are making my night/week. Thanks! :)

  33. November 14th, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Tracy T. said,

    I voted for you yesterday when I saw this on Chris’ site. Never thought stopped to think about your opposition to his position on loyalty programs (hadn’t seen the posts you linked to), but the travel cases he mediates are usually pretty interesting. Both your blogs are the first I read each day (when I get to work…shhh). Can’t I be a fan of both of you?!? :)

  34. November 14th, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Gil said,

    I’m #338 who voted for you.

  35. November 14th, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    puck said,

    Just voted. You now have a 141 vote lead over second place and seem to be running away. Good luck. One mile at a Time is the first blog I started reading and is still the best!

  36. November 14th, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Some Guy said,

    Your site is great, and I am sure you will win. Unfortunately, it looks like some of your real competition is excluded from this list.

    Good luck.

  37. November 14th, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Amit said,

    Just voted — how come you haven’t won every year? Still #1

  38. November 14th, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    hobo13 said,

    If you don’t win among that list, you should be ashamed! I’ve never heard of 90% of them, and the 10% I have heard of, I don’t read.

  39. November 14th, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    colleen said,

    Yay!!!!!

    You just lapped the field!!!!

    Lucky 385
    #2 192

  40. November 14th, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Miro said,

    Voted. Firmly #1.

  41. November 14th, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Rami said,

    Just voted. U r #1

  42. November 14th, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Euro said,

    Voted for you as well- good luck.

  43. November 14th, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Glenn said,

    Lucky,

    I would use those points at the St. Regis Bora Bora! Fingers crossed, hope I win!

  44. November 14th, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    mike said,

    Just because i love lucky and his dad, I’m voting HIM to be the best blind painter for the deaf.

  45. November 14th, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Paul said,

    Voted for you when you had 47 votes and now 400+. I linked to the list from another blog promoting another blogger. I usually have time mostly for Boarding Area so I always scan the page for One Mile at a Time and read yours first. You are the most humorous of all bloggers. That sweater blog the other day was so great. Also, you’ve got great formatting, font size very nice, color scheme, and large photos. Thanks for all of your posts.

  46. November 14th, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Stuart Falk said,

    Actually, I nominated you. And now I’ve voted for you.

  47. November 14th, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    caveman said,

    One more vote from me. Long live the two browser trick.

  48. November 14th, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    BFrankley said,

    You got my vote. Seems this Elliott character is your nemesis. I’m picturing him walking into the room and you saying “Elliott!” the way Seinfeld says “Newman!”

  49. November 14th, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Matthew said,

    You, sir, have earned my vote. Not because of this post, but because of the many posts you do each day–like the sweater story, for example! ;)

  50. November 14th, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    janet said,

    I voted for you! you’re a vinner! thanks lucky! you have a great blog!

  51. November 14th, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    colleen said,

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl_NpdAy3WY

  52. November 15th, 2012 at 1:04 am

    lucky said,

    Thanks guys! :D

    @ Stuart — Thanks for the nomination!

  53. November 15th, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Sean M. said,

    You are the most entertaining (and sometimes even informative!) blog on the interwebs. You have a natural talent for narrative that keeps your readers hooked and coming back for more.

    Never even heard of most of the competitors. The only real “competition” you have is from Gary, but its a different style and it complements you well. I struggle to take Elliott seriously for not nominating him (among other reasons).

    The only question left in the Elliott poll is going to be how large your margin of victory is going to be. Go Ben!

  54. November 15th, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Giovanni said,

    One vote from Italy too! ;)

  55. November 15th, 2012 at 4:07 am

    BothofUs2 said,

    Voted! Hope dat du vins! (A little Denglish)

  56. November 15th, 2012 at 4:13 am

    Julianne said,

    Voted. You’re still in the #1 spot.

  57. November 15th, 2012 at 5:45 am

    Patrick M said,

    Just voted and like Julianne said, you’re still at the top of the list. ;-)

  58. November 15th, 2012 at 6:00 am

    JetAway said,

    Voted.

  59. November 15th, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Lively said,

    Voted! Go get’em.

  60. November 15th, 2012 at 7:17 am

    as219 said,

    Zees iz gut nuze, ya!

    But seriously, I may not always agree with you, but you’re one of the best sources for travel news out there. Well done, Ben!

  61. November 15th, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Nancy said,

    Voted, you’re in the #1 slot!!!

  62. November 15th, 2012 at 7:43 am

    The Deal Mommy said,

    Voted for you, not only because I think your blog is the best, but also because I believe Christopher Elliot gives some of the worst advice out there. I was on a FB chat he gave SPONSORED BY CLUB CARLSON where he said that hotel loyalty programs were pretty much worthless. I’ve also seen him write in the Wash Post that the way to get a car rental upgrade was to “pay more”. No S#$, Sherlock.

  63. November 15th, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Kalboz said,

    You got my vote. Currently, standing as # 1 with 32% & 604 Votes.

    Thank you for blogging!

  64. November 15th, 2012 at 8:06 am

    UAPhil said,

    Woo, Hoo – Lucky, you’ve gone viral – you’re running away with it. Be sure to post a picture of your dad when he learns. :-) .

  65. November 15th, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Coutureguy said,

    Just voted. Lucky, thanks for letting us know about this contest, because you definitely deserve to win. You’re the best. Hope your dad will be proud of your career choice! :-)

  66. November 15th, 2012 at 8:50 am

    JK-SFO said,

    Voted!

  67. November 15th, 2012 at 8:52 am

    DavisCalifJr said,

    You’ve got my vote as well. 627 votes..still #1 and blowing away the rest!

    Thank you for your blog, Ben. It’s the best out there. You have a conversation with all of us as though we are all good friends of yours. You teach us along the way with your observations, tips and destinations I have never thought of traveling to in the front of the plane. Love your hotel choices as well.

  68. November 15th, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Claire said,

    Voted for you even though you probably didn’t need it at this point. New reader here but I think your blog is hilarious.

  69. November 15th, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Jimmy @TravelByPoints said,

    Another classic Lucky post! Just voted, but you are already #1 and probably didn’t need my vote.

  70. November 15th, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Steve said,

    Voted and you are still # 1–as is your blog–most enjoyable one I read on any subject, not just travel.

  71. November 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am

    colleen said,

    Uh-oh. Looks like we’re seeing some others’ great GOTV efforts. Still #1, but watch out for those absentee ballots and hanging chads! ;)

  72. November 15th, 2012 at 11:02 am

    lucky said,

    You guys are making my week! First you vote for me, and now you’re buttering me up. Is it my birthday, or something? :)

  73. November 15th, 2012 at 11:11 am

    DeltaTraveler said,

    Lucky- voted yesterday for you as well. Keep up the great writing and work. A+ all around.

  74. November 15th, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    DanR said,

    No competition!

  75. November 15th, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    james said,

    Wow – talk about a well-executed social media campaign! What’d you have to do to get @Rihanna to tweet about it :p

    Congrats in the meantime…

  76. November 15th, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    romsdeals said,

    Voted!

  77. November 15th, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Bryan said,

    Ben you’re winning so far!

  78. November 15th, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Augiebball said,

    Voted…and you’re winning by a landslide! Deservedly so.

  79. November 15th, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Camels & Chocolate said,

    Oh, I love Chris! He’s helped me out of several travel pickles, and I’ve always found him nothing but genuine and nice in person.

    And I was on his Top 12 list last year, despite not knowing anything about the nominations (this year or last), and it has continued to be the highest source of referral traffic to my site for the last ~365 days.

  80. November 15th, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Camels & Chocolate said,

    At the same time, I did find your blog through his site (which I promptly added to my Reader), so these types of things are at least great for discovering new reads, right?

  81. November 15th, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Easy Victor said,

    You’re getting close to tripling up on the next closest blogger! Oddly, I have only heard of 3 of the other bloggers. And I spend a lot of time surfing this ‘net.

  82. November 16th, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    colleen said,

    Congrats, One Winner At a Time !

  83. November 20th, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Frequent Flyer Collector said,

    what happened with this? was this blog the one that was DQ’ed? if so, what a great poll, just DQ the runaway winner…

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