About us
Our Story
Our Mission
DESTINATION ABRUZZO is Pietro and Angela.
This idea took root in our hearts long before it reached our minds.
Our passion for this project grew as we began traveling and exploring the world together, deepening when we moved first to the United Kingdom and then to the United States, beginning a new life far from our homeland.
After over seven years in the U.S., first as permanent residents and now as citizens, we realized that we had been unknowingly sharing our love for a hidden gem in Italy—Abruzzo—with our international friends. Many were amazed to discover the richness of this region, filled with history, untouched nature, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine.
One day, we looked at each other with pride and decided it was time to share our Abruzzo with the world, to reveal the essence of this place that, like us, is Forte e Gentile "strong and gentle."
This is the spirit of Destination Abruzzo, fueled by 100% authentic Italian passion!
PROMOTE the Abruzzo region enhancing in a comprehensive way all the excellence that the territory has to offer while approaching the concept of sustainable and responsible tourism and traveling with a purpose as we believe that having a cause or subject you’re particularly interested in will strengthen the connection you have to a given destination.
HELP survive the ancient traditions of the Abruzzo heritage while sustaining the small communities and local economy, supporting craftsmen, artists, farmers, manufacturers, small hospitality centers and professionals guides. We strongly want to empower all these small but authentic realities contrasting the mass-market.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE - “Act as if what you do makes a difference, it does.” William James
We want to make a difference and feel fulfilled by giving back and donate to non-profit organizations that have as main purpose to stop the degradation of our planet's natural environment, by preserving the flora and fauna and build a future in which people live in harmony with Mother nature as well as contribute to all those organizations that help survive all the ancient "Borghi" d'Abruzzo that could disappear forever along with their precious history.