Travel preparation, personal accounts and updates from the Havana Music Tours journal. Check publication dates when using older advice, and start with our current travel checklist for a new trip.
Donation guidance reviewed October 1, 2026. Ask the receiving organization for its current needs before packing; the Hurricane Oscar account below describes work in 2024. Cuba is a nation rich in culture, community, and resilience. However, many families face daily…
Best Cuban Restaurants (Reviewed September 2026) Restaurant hours, menus, and availability can change; reservations are recommended. By Chaz Chambers(Musician, Tour Guide Leader, and Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) There are many great restaurant options around Havana, Cuba, but these are a…
Past festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza. For current information, see our Havana Jazz Festival 2027 guide and 2027 Havana Jazz Festival Tour. This January, the Havana Jazz Festival celebrates its…
Santiago de Cuba, often overshadowed by Havana, offers an authentic and profound musical experience. The city’s historical significance as the birthplace of Son music (as we know it today), Cuba’s most emblematic musical genre, gives it a unique cultural resonance.…
Historical festival article — reviewed September 2026: This post covers the 2024 Varadero Josone Music Festival. The festival remains available as inspiration for a private custom Cuba music tour when dates and availability allow. Havana Music Tours is pleased to…
This article reports our 2024 Tripadvisor award. Tour dates, group sizes and offers mentioned below describe that period; see our current tours for new bookings. We’re beyond excited to share that Havana Music Tours has been honored to be the…
We are thrilled to announce that the World Travel Awards have named Cuba Caribbean’s Leading Cultural Destination 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Cuba’s unique contributions to cultural heritage and the arts, making it an essential destination for anyone interested in…
Havana Music Tours’ 2024 Cuba Tours: A Look Back Historical tour archive — reviewed September 2026: This article preserves our 2024 tour lineup. Dates and availability below are historical. For current small-group and private options, see our current Cuba tours.…
This article reports our 2023 Tripadvisor award. Tour dates, group sizes and offers mentioned below describe that period; see our current tours for new bookings. Exciting news for travel enthusiasts and Cuba aficionados! TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform,…
Tour Release Historical tour release — reviewed September 2026: This post announces our 2024 Santiago de Cuba departure. Santiago is now offered as a private custom music and cultural tour with dates by request. Today, as we honor Cuban Culture…