Is anyone going this year, or considering going? Being fans of the New Orleans Jazz Fest and attending quite a few times, we are intrigued by going to this music festival and experiencing music we love. We would appreciate information that would assist us in making a decision about whether or not to attend. Impacting this decision for us is the current political climate, finding a reputable guide and/or tour operator, and finding a tour that allows us to see and learn about Cuban culture beyond the obvious tourist cliches.
While Rick's posts have been helpful in general, I haven't found a lot of current information on the Forum about Cuba or the Havana Jazz Festival. The new Trump regs require booking a trip through a US-based tour operator. We're not opposed to small group tours, but are leery of winding up on a bus watching the scenery whiz by. I wouldn't consider us well-seasoned travelers, but we have planned and traveled via public transportation and rental cars in Europe on our own in the past.
So, I'd love to hear from others who may be planning a trip this year - your thoughts and recommendations. Thank you.