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Giulianova: A Beachside Gem in Abruzzo

Beaches in Abruzzo don't get much press. They are far from most tourist sites. But that's exactly what makes them enjoyable. We had an opportunity - thanks to, of all things, a winning raffle ticket - to visit the Abruzzo seaside town of Giulianova. And we were pleasantly surprised. Giulianova is ...

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L’Aquila Earthquake Info

The full extent of the damage to L'Aquila and the surrounding area after yesterday's 6.3 earthquake is still not known. As of now, there are at least 179 confirmed dead and numerous buildings, including the Church of Maria di Collemaggio, lie in rubble. Even though this is still a developing ...

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Authentic Accommodations in Abruzzi

Those who may have watched CBS Sunday Morning* yesterday probably caught the Allen Pizzey "Postcard: Abruzzi" piece, which profiled a castle in the village of Santo Stefano di Sessania, Abruzzo (or Abruzzi, if you will) that has been converted into "authentic" accommodations for those few tourists ...

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Vasto: An Unspoiled Beach in Abruzzo

Earlier today, we wrote about the travel potential of the region Puglia, this year's emerging star of Italian tourism. Well, if Puglia is the new Tuscany then some years from now Abruzzo will be the new Puglia. Richard Norton-Taylor writes about Vasto, a largely "unknown" beach on the Costa ...

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