Rafael Peña
Travel Writer
Rafael Peña is a travel writer with bylines in Travel+Leisure, Black Enterprise, Cruise Critic, the Miami Herald, Travel Noire, and the Charlotte Observer. His work centers the voices and stories of Black and Brown travelers, with a focus on culture, identity, and the pursuit of a more intentional lifestyle abroad. He’s also founder of the tech startup BLUX Travel Club App—a luxury concierge platform designed for BIPOC travelers that offers culturally immersive experiences, relocation support, and the option to add philanthropic service to your itinerary. When he’s not writing or building the future of travel, Rafael is likely rating airport lounges like it’s a sport or Googling “best ceviche” before any city he goes to.
