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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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New perspectives on Cuba, its music, and what travelers should know.
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Jazz Up Your Travel Plans: The Ultimate Guide to the Havana Jazz Festival
Read story →: Jazz Up Your Travel Plans: The Ultimate Guide to the Havana Jazz FestivalHavana Jazz Festival Are you a jazz enthusiast looking to immerse yourself in the vibrant Cuban…
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U.S. Travel Regulations for Cuba (Updated October 2026)
Read story →: U.S. Travel Regulations for Cuba (Updated October 2026)Updated for the OFAC rule effective September 30, 2026. U.S. law continues to prohibit travel to…
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Chronicles of New Year’s Celebrations in Cuba
Read story →: Chronicles of New Year’s Celebrations in CubaHow do Cubans celebrate New Year’s Eve? By Gelenny Cervantes (Cuban Musician and Business Development Specialist of Havana Music…
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What to expect from the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival 2023
Read story →: What to expect from the Havana Jazz Plaza Festival 2023Festival archive: January 2023. This article preserves the preview of that edition. For a new trip,…
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Cuban Music Celebration: Cuban Musicians at the 23rd Latin Grammy Awards
Read story →: Cuban Music Celebration: Cuban Musicians at the 23rd Latin Grammy AwardsBy Laluly Romeri (Cuban musicologist and Business Development Specialist of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) Joy grows among Cuban musicians…
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How to Travel to Cuba from the U.S. (Reviewed September 2026)
Read story →: How to Travel to Cuba from the U.S. (Reviewed September 2026)Current-rules note, October 18, 2026: This article title reflects its September 2026 review. OFAC rules changed…
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Back to Mambo with Toques del RÃo
Read story →: Back to Mambo with Toques del RÃoMambo Music is back By Laluly Romeri (Cuban musicologist and Business Development Specialist of Havana Music…
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The Chan Chan Route: Traditional Cuban Music from Alto Cedro to the World
Read story →: The Chan Chan Route: Traditional Cuban Music from Alto Cedro to the WorldBy RocÃo de LucÃa (Cuban Musicologist) One of the most iconic Cuban songs is undoubtedly “Chan Chan.” Many…
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Archive: 2022 Cuba Travel Rule Update — Group People-to-People Returns
Read story →: Archive: 2022 Cuba Travel Rule Update — Group People-to-People ReturnsCuba Travel Updates Historical archive — reviewed September 2026: This article preserves a past travel update…
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