Annual General Meeting-Blue Wave on the Adriatic

 

Register below to attend the conference and then fill out this FORM to register for meals, accommodations and transportation. They are 2 separate transactions, one to Democrats Abroad and the other to the hosting venue. 

A limited number of $100 scholarships to defray the cost of attending the conference are available. Please email Andrew to inquire about scholarship availability. 

Agenda for the Weekend (the form above will allow you to select the options & add ons). You can also certainly make your own accommodations & meal plans offsite. 

Formal Agenda to follow, and topics to be covered include:

• Workshop on contacting your elected officials
• How to find find American voters Abroad
• Get out the Vote workshop
• Community Building
• Caucus Updates 
• Chapter Presentations 

Friday 13th 

• Arrival in Abruzzo

• Optional Group dinner at Miramare Village 7:30pm

Saturday 14th 

• Continental breakfast served from 8:00-8:45am for hotel guests

• 8:45 - 9:00am Registration

• 9:00am Meeting begins

• Coffee break 10:00-10:30am

• 12:00-1:30pm Lunch

• 5:00pm Finish Meeting

• Optional Tour- Vasto with transportation & dinner from 6:00-10:30pm.

Sunday 15th 

• Continental breakfast served from 8:00-8:45am for hotel guests

• 9:00am Meeting begins

• Coffee break 10-10:30am

• 12:00pm Meeting concludes

 

 

Suggested Transportation Routes

Friday March 13th 

• Milan (MXP) Airport -3 Ryan Air flights to Pescara (PSR)

• Milan (BGY) Airport-1 Ryan Air flight to Pescara (PSR)

• Trenitalia Frecce from Milan to Pescara operates every 2 hours

• Trenitalia Intercity from Milan to Pescara operates every 4 hours

• Train Firenze to Bologna operates every 30 minutes and Bologna to Pescara Centrale operates every hour

• From Rome to Pescara buses are the cheapest and quickest, options include DiCarlo, Flix Bus, Pronto Bus, and Clik Bus. 

Sunday March 15th

• 2 Ryan Air flights from Pescara (PSR) to Milan (MXP)

• 1 Ryan Air flight from Pescara (PSR) to Milan (BGY)

• Trenitalia Frecce from Pescara to Bologna operates hourly

• Trenitalia Frecce from Pescara to Milan operates every 2 hours

• Trenitalia Intercity from Pescara to Bologna operates every 4 hours

• To Rome from Pescara buses are the cheapest and quickest, options include DiCarlo, Flix Bus, Pronto Bus, and Clik Bus.

 

If you are interested in coming early, extending your stay, or if you have guests who will not be attending the meeting portion below are some extra activities available:

🌊 The Coast of Dreams: Costa dei Trabocchi
The Miramare Resort sits perched on the Costa dei Trabocchi, a stretch of Adriatic coastline famous for its “Trabocchi – ancient, spindly wooden fishing platforms that look like giant spiders walking on water.
The Greenway (Ciclovia dei Trabocchi): Experience the “Greenway”, a world-class cycling and walking path built on the former Adriatic railway line. It offers a flat, breathtaking route directly over the sea.
Active Discovery: We offer easy bike rentals and guided walking tours. Whether you want to dive into the engineering history of these “fishing machines” or simply enjoy a breezy ride with an Adriatic Sunrise/Sunset, the Greenway is an unmissable experience

️️️History & Heritage: The Gustav Line
In the winter of 1943, the Sangro Valley became the focal point of the “Gustav Line”, the site some of the most intense fighting of the WW2 Italian Campaign.

Sacred ground: Visit the “Sangro River Commonwealth War Cemetery, a peaceful final resting place for nearly 2,600 soldiers from across the globe.
The Battle of Ortona: Known as the “Little Stalingrad of Italy”, nearby Ortona offers a visceral look at the Canadian-led urban battle.
The Brigata Majella: For a local prospective, join our historian-guided tours of Civitella Messer Raimondo to learn about the Italian Partisans who fought for liberation alongside Allied forces

🍷 Liquid Gold: The Beautiful Vineyards of Chieti
The Province of Chieti is the powerhouse of Abruzzo’s wine culture. March is the perfect time to visit the “Cantine” as the vineyards begin their spring awakening.
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo: Taste the bold, ruby-red wines that have put this region on the world map.
Stress-Free Tasting: Choose between a self-drive itinerary or – highly recommended – our chauffeur-driven wine tour. Let us handle the narrow Italian roads while you focus on the complex notes of the local Pecorino and Cerasuolo wines

🏰 A Castle of Hidden Gems
Abruzzo is often called “The Green Heart of Europe”. Surrounding the resort are medieval “Borghi” (villages) that feel frozen in time:
Roccascalegna: A gravity-defying castle perched atop a jagged limestone cliff.
San Giovaani in Venere: A 11th century Abbey built on a promontory with breathtaking views over the entire coast.
Fara San Martino: The “Capital of Pasta”, nestled at the foot of the Majella National Park Mountains.
Lanciano: A Medieval town home to the 1st ever recorded Eucharistic Miracle and a stunning medieval historic centre with its narrow
alleys and beautiful architecture

🍝 Master of the Art of Abruzzese Gastronomy
Abruzzo is widely considered one of the best-kept culinary secrets in the world. Its cuisine is traditionally known as “povera” (simple), but rich in flavours and unique soul.
Culinary Workshop: Don’t just eat the food – learn the secrets. Join our “Hands on Pasta Workshop” where you will learn how to make the “Maccheroni alla Chitarra” using traditional tools, followed by a celebratory group lunch

📩 Book your experience:
For more information about our bike rental, walking tours, guided tours, and pasta workshops:
Please contact: Max Faraone
Email: [email protected]
Cell: +39 351 7206177

 

WHEN

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 07:30 PM Rome Time March 15, 2026

WHERE

Miramare Village Resort
Contrada Lago Dragoni 44
Torino di Sangro, Chieti 66020
Italy
Google map and directions

CONTACT

Alexis Lux
[email protected]
(405) 312-6355

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