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Skiing in Abruzzo, an Italian Winter Wonderland

December 1, 2017

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An unexpected snowy destination, just half an hour from Sulmona Few people look beyond the Alps when thinking about an Italian ski holiday. Those who do, often find their way to Ski Abruzzo and they ... Read More...

The top tools in an Abruzzese kitchen

The WTS Team

November 3, 2017

Food

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Here’s our list of the best tools to make you feel like a real pro. Whether you have Abruzzese heritage, or if you have already taken part in one of our Cooking Experiences here in Sulmona, you will know that ... Read More...

Santacroce Guesthouse - Where to Stay in Sulmona

Our Top 10 tips on planning your vacation in Sulmona

The WTS Team

October 2, 2017

Useful Info

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Where to stay in Sulmona One of the fundamentals in organising a trip is choosing where to stay, and that includes not just the specifics of your 'bed-for-the-night' but primarily what type of holiday you... Read More...

Desperately Seeking Ovid

Katy

August 18, 2017

Ovidio

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This year, 2017, we celebrate the bimillennium of the death of Ovid. The famous Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso was born in Sulmona in 43 B.C. His influence on global culture for over 2,000 years is uncon... Read More...

How to Set Up & Run a Successful Holiday Rental – Anywhere

Katy

June 21, 2017

Books

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There are those who just dream and then there are those who do… Who hasn’t been on holiday here in Abruzzo and thought (at least for one fleeting moment) ‘I could live here and maybe run a small business…’? ... Read More...

pasta - italian cooking holiday - sulmona

L’Aquila – My Province, My Land, My Tasting Notes

The WTS Team

June 16, 2017

Food

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Handy Food Tips from a Local by chef Ezio Gentile As a chef from the small town of Prezza in Abruzzo I often get asked “where’s Abruzzo?” and “where would I start in uncovering the flavours of this ... Read More...

How a costume is made: into the world of the ‘Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona’

The WTS Team

June 14, 2017

The Joust

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From an initial study of the historical period to its accurate creation in every detail First-time visitors to Sulmona watching the annual Giostra Cavalleresca are often more struck by the wonderful costumes o... Read More...

Farm Holidays

The WTS Team

June 6, 2017

Useful Info

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Fattoria Tana Della Volpe Tana della Volpe is an oasis of natural calm nestled on the hillside overlooking Sulmona and the Peligna Valley. Just a few minutes below the popular village of Pacentro, one of... Read More...

Hotels

The WTS Team

June 6, 2017

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City Centre HOTEL SANTACROCE OVIDIUS & SPA **** Located just a few steps from the Cathedral of S.Panfilo, in the centre of Sulmona, the Hotel Santacroce Ovidius has 29 rooms - choose from Standard... Read More...

B&B’s

The WTS Team

June 6, 2017

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6 STELLE Located in the heart of the city centre, B&B Sei Stelle occupies a historical palazzo overlooking the principal piazza. Tastefully decorated with bespoke furniture and boasting ... Read More...

Our Top 10 tips on planning your vacation in Sulmona

Farm Holidays

Hotels

B&B’s

A dual-language article – terminology for walkers & hikers

Tender goat’s meat ‘Cacio e Ova’

Abruzzo Guide Books & Maps – our shortlist

The Valle Peligna Street Library Project

The top tools in an Abruzzese kitchen

Desperately Seeking Ovid

Skiing in Abruzzo, an Italian Winter Wonderland

The top tools in an Abruzzese kitchen

Our Top 10 tips on planning your vacation in Sulmona

Desperately Seeking Ovid

How to Set Up & Run a Successful Holiday Rental – Anywhere

L’Aquila – My Province, My Land, My Tasting Notes

How a costume is made: into the world of the ‘Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona’

Farm Holidays

Hotels

B&B’s