How to Attend the Havana Jazz Festival in 2027: A Practical Guide for Travelers
Planning Jazz Plaza in 2027? Learn how venues, transportation, money, communications and U.S. travel rules affect a Havana Jazz Festival trip.
Category Cuba Travel Updates and Regulations
Current guidance and historical reporting on Cuba entry requirements and U.S. travel rules. Check each article’s date: older announcements describe the rules in force at publication. For a new trip, start with our current U.S. Cuba travel guide and travel checklist.
What “Support for the Cuban People” Really Means on a Cuba Music Tour
What does Support for the Cuban People mean in practice? Learn the OFAC requirements and how HMT’s Cuba music tours involve local artists, guides, hosts and small businesses.
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.
May 2026: Travel, Cultural Exchange, and Our Work in Cuba
Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary at the time it was written. Travel rules, schedules, and conditions can change. For current planning, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist.…
March 2026: Our Work and Travel News in Cuba
Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary at the time it was written. Travel rules, schedules, and conditions can change. For current planning, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist.…
February 2026: A Personal Update on Cuba and Our Work There
Dear Music Traveler Friends, Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary at the time it was written. Travel rules, schedules, and conditions can change. For current planning, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel guide and September…
Cuba Travel Checklist (Updated October 2026)
Cuba Travel Checklist (Reviewed September 2026) What To Bring And How To Prepare For Your Cuba Trip Passport & Cuban eVisa The first thing you need to add to your Cuba Travel Checklist is your passport. Current U.S. State Department…
Cuba’s Tourism Ban for U.S. Travelers Explained: What It Really Means for Your Travel in 2025
Historical update — reviewed September 2026: This article explains the July 2025 policy announcement in its original context. For current requirements, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel rules guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist. However, U.S.-Cuba policies are evolving, and…
Yes, U.S. Travelers Can Still Go to Cuba in 2025—Here’s What You Need to Know
Historical update — reviewed September 2026: This article documents the June 2025 policy discussion. For current travel requirements, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel rules guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist. However, U.S.-Cuba policies are evolving, and new announcements continue…
Cuba: Celebrated as the Caribbean’s Cultural Hub for 2024
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…