Cruise vacations are about more than just destinations. They’re about experiences along the way, and for many travelers, food is king. When I plan a trip, I always research dining options because a great meal can make or break a vacation, especially if you’re a foodie. On my 12 day sailing aboard Celebrity Ascent, I wanted to see if specialty dining on a Celebrity Cruise was truly worth it. Celebrity Ascent cruise ship in Dominica What is Specialty Dining on a Cruise? Most cr

My first blog post for Passports and Promises Travel, LLC was supposed to be something entirely different. I imagined it would be a reflection on past travels, stories from places I had visited before and memories I wanted to share. But the inspiration for that never quite came. Instead, some thing else did. Today I’m returning home after spending a couple of weeks away, including a 12-day cruise aboard the beautiful Celebrity Ascent, and something stirred within me that felt