Luciano Di Gregorio is a teacher of English and Linguistics as well as a freelance travel writer and journalist. He writes regularly for newspapers and magazines and has updated several other guidebooks. He was born and raised as a child in Pescara, grew up in Melbourne and is currently working as teacher at an international school in Hong Kong. In school holidays, he divides his time between Melbourne and his house in Abruzzo.

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
At a glance, Geography & geology, Climate, Natural history & conservation, History, Government & politics, Economy, People & culture (inc Religion, Language, Education), Art & architecture*
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist Information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Gay & lesbian travellers, Travelling with kids, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating & drinking, Public holidays & festivals, Shopping, Arts & entertainment, Activities, Media & communications, Buying a property, Travelling positively

PART 2 THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Pescara
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment & nightlife, Shopping, Sports & activities, Other practicalities, What to see & do
Chapter 4 Pescara Province
Suggested itinerary, Montesilvano, Città Sant'Angelo, Spoltore, Moscufo, Pianella, Loreto Aprutino, Penne, Nora River valley and surrounds, Pescara River valley, Majella National Park and surrounds
Chapter 5 L'Aquila
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information , Where to stay , Where to eat and drink, Entertainment, Other practicalities, Events and festivals , What to see and do
Chapter 6 L'Aquila Province: Gran Sasso National Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Amiternum, San Vittorino, Lago di Campotosto, Near Lago di Campotosto, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Castel del Monte, Fortress of Rocca Calascio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Campo Imperatore, Assergi
Chapter 7 L'Aquila Province: Sirente Velino Regional Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Skiing, Celano, Alba Fucens, Ovindoli, Rocca di Mezzo, Rocca di Cambio, Ocre, Fossa, Le Grotte di Stiffe, Peltuinum , Caporciano, Bominaco, Navelli, Capestrano
Chapter 8 L'Aquila Province: Southwest Abruzzo
Suggested itinerary, Avezzano , Around Avezzano, The Roveto Valley, Tagliacozzo
Chapter 9 L'Aquila Province: National Park of Abruzzo and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Getting there and around, Pescassèroli, Opi, Fondillo Valley, Villetta Barrea, Barrea and Lago di Barrea, Scanno, Villalago, Anversa degli Abruzzi
Chapter 10 L'Aquila Province: Majella National Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Sulmona, Pacentro, Pescocostanzo
Chapter 11 Teramo
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, Events, Entertainment and nightlife, What to see and do
Chapter 12 Teramo Province
Suggested itinerary, Coastal Teramo, Vibrata River valley, Tordino River valley, Vomano River valley, Gran Sasso d'Italia National Park and surrounds
Chapter 13 Chieti
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 14 Chieti Province
Suggested itinerary, Chieti Province: the north, Chieti Province: the south, Majella National Park and surrounds Coastal Chieti

Appendices
Language
Glossary/Other - Flora and Fauna
Further info
Index