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FEATURED READ · OCTOBER 2026
Cuba Travel Update, October 2026: What We Saw and Our Plans for 2027
Chaz Chambers shares a firsthand update after his October 2026 humanitarian trip to Cuba, and explains how music, independent businesses, and long-standing relationships are shaping HMT’s return in 2027.
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Cuba: TripAdvisor Top Trending Travel Destination of 2023
Read story →: Cuba: TripAdvisor Top Trending Travel Destination of 2023This article reports our 2023 Tripadvisor award. Tour dates, group sizes and offers mentioned below describe…
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cuban Music
Read story →: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cuban MusicThe Global Influence of Cuban Music Cuban music is a rich tapestry that has not only…
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Private Music Tour of Cuba: A Custom Music & Culture Experience
Read story →: Private Music Tour of Cuba: A Custom Music & Culture ExperienceThis is the announcement of a November 2023 tour. For a new trip, see our current…
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Cuba’s Vinyl Vibes: Havana Music Tour feat. Havana RPM 2024
Read story →: Cuba’s Vinyl Vibes: Havana Music Tour feat. Havana RPM 2024Tour Release Historical tour release — reviewed September 2026: This article documents our 2024 Havana RPM…
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Celebrating Cuban Culture Day with a New Santiago de Cuba Music Tour 2024
Read story →: Celebrating Cuban Culture Day with a New Santiago de Cuba Music Tour 2024Tour Release Historical tour release — reviewed September 2026: This post announces our 2024 Santiago de…
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Cuban Jazz and Rumba Tour: A Musical Expedition to Cuba featuring Jazz Emprende 2023
Read story →: Cuban Jazz and Rumba Tour: A Musical Expedition to Cuba featuring Jazz Emprende 2023This article describes the 2023 Jazz Emprende program. For a new trip, see our current tours…
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Varadero Josone Music Festival 2023: Rumba, Jazz, Son & Festival Background
Read story →: Varadero Josone Music Festival 2023: Rumba, Jazz, Son & Festival BackgroundHistorical festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers the 2023 edition of the Varadero…
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Cuba Travel Licenses for Americans: Current Authorized Categories
Read story →: Cuba Travel Licenses for Americans: Current Authorized CategoriesCuba Travel Licenses for Americans Updated for the OFAC rule effective September 30, 2026. U.S. travel…
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Legal Travel to Cuba for Americans: Current OFAC Rules (Updated October 2026)
Read story →: Legal Travel to Cuba for Americans: Current OFAC Rules (Updated October 2026)Updated for the OFAC rule effective September 30, 2026. Americans can still travel to Cuba when…
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