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Rafael Peña

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Covers:  travel, luxury travel, food, culinary experiences, travel hacks, politics, lifestyle, aviation industry, hospitality industry, Business, black-owned business, entertainment, music, hollywood
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Rafael Peña is a travel journalist whose work appears in Travel + Leisure, Cruise Critic, and The Miami Herald. He covers luxury travel, culture, and place, with a focus on thoughtful, narrative-driven reporting.

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Debunking Ageism Stereotypes in Cruise Travel: My Viking Adriatic Experience Actually Was A Vibe

Debunking Ageism Stereotypes in Cruise Travel: My Viking Adriatic Experience Actually Was A Vibe

On an Eastern Mediterranean cruise, travel writer Rafael Peña finds himself debunking stereotypes on a Viking…

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There Is Church in the Wild

There Is Church in the Wild

In a world where social circles aren't as accepting of conversations on religion and faith, heaven and earth …

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Yes, there are Black people in Seattle. Here's where to find them

Yes, there are Black people in Seattle. Here's where to find them

From experiencing love's power through art to refining your palate with a wine connoisseur, there is space fo…

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The Most Expensive Hotel Suites In The World - Travel Noire

The Most Expensive Hotel Suites In The World - Travel Noire

For a small fortune, you'll find yourself in the cradle of luxury, enjoying a stay in one of the most expensi…

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Why This Miami Neighborhood Is The Latest Hotspot For Young Black Professionals - Travel Noire

Why This Miami Neighborhood Is The Latest Hotspot For Young Black Professionals - Travel Noire

The Miami nighborhood of Brickell offers young professionals a unique blend of career opportunities, dining e…

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Residents In Historic Black SC Town Takes Legal Action To Halt Luxury Oceanfront Hotel Developmen...

Residents In Historic Black SC Town Takes Legal Action To Halt Luxury Oceanfront Hotel Developmen...

Concerned residents of the town have now sued to stop a luxury oceanfront hotel project from moving forward

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How Did Absinthe Go From Illegal to Iconic?

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By Rafael Pena, Rafael Peña, Rafael Peña Verified
| HLM Media
Absinthe has always had a little danger attached to its name. For years, it was treated like a forbidden drink, blamed for everything from hallucinations to madness. Which makes you wonder: how can something once considered illegal taste this good? Absente Absinthe may have the answer. Absente brings the “Green Fairy” back in a version made by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence in Forcalquier, France.
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A 4D Sound Wellness Resort Just Opened Beneath Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano

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By Rafael Pena, Rafael Peña, Rafael Peña Verified
| HLM Media
Costa Rica already knows how to deliver a reset. Now, a new 4D sound wellness resort near Arenal Volcano is taking that experience somewhere more immersive. The Vessyl has opened across 118 acres of tropical forest in La Fortuna. Founded by Charlotte’s Web co-founder Josh Stanley, the intimate property hosts only 33 guests at a time. Image of one of the exteriors of Vessyl’s Villas The main attraction is the Frequency Dome. Grammy Award-winning acoustician George Augspurger helped develop the space.
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The TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Gulf Is the Racing Watch to Know Right Now

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By Rafael Pena, Rafael Peña, Rafael Peña Verified
| HLM Media
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Gulf is the kind of watch that catches your attention before you even know the history behind it. Its blue and orange racing colors are bold, the 44 mm titanium case has real presence, and the entire design feels made for someone who’s ready to move beyond simply buying an expensive watch. You don’t need to be a longtime collector to understand the appeal.
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Travel Noire

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