I plan trips to Abruzzo all the time. I live between Luxembourg and Rome, and from Rome I drive over constantly, sometimes just for one lunch or a walk. So what you find here is the same advice I give my friends before they visit: where to stay, how to get around, when to come, and the one mistake I see first-timers make… underestimating how big the region is and trying to see it all from a single base. If you’re starting from zero, start with my complete guide to visiting Abruzzo, then pick a topic below.