FRIEND IN ITALY

Meet your American friend in Italy! My name is Susie Macklem, and I have been living and working in Italy for over eight years. I make people’s dreams of an Italian vacation a reality.

I believe anyone who dreams of Italy should have a chance to visit. As an American and a long-time resident I will help you make your dreams a reality.

One of the best parts of my job is seeing the wonder on people’s faces when they experience Italy for the first time. Whether it’s their first ride in a vaporetto on the Grand Canal in Venice, a first glimpse of the Duomo in Florence, walking through the ruins of ancient Rome, or approaching the Vatican and St. Peter’s Square, I never get tired of sharing in that excitement and wonder. I love listening to my Italian friends try to speak English to my guests, who return the enthusiasm as they try out new Italian words and phrases! Best of all, I get to see the amazing impact a life-changing trip has on my guests. I get to see them leave the stress of their lives behind while they fulfill a life-long travel dream to Italy. This is why it is my passion to make dreams come true for others. In return, my guests make it possible for me to “Live the Dream,” as I get to do what I love every day. I am living proof dreams can come true.

I’m excited for my small business to help share my little Italian village of Marradi with the world. My dream is that this little mountain town will be filled with the bustling of guests that will enjoy this wonderful community I call home.

My goal is to introduce visitors to a new and different kind of a vacation. One that is not a cookie cutter type of experience but tailored to each persons ultimate dream of a vacation. I am your friend in Italy - speak to me in English, and I will help you understand Italian.

I personally invite you to get in touch with me. As I always say, it’s not as difficult as you think to travel to Italy... after all, you already have a friend here!

Susie Macklem