Macie Strum

New York, NY
Culinary and Food Travel Agent Expert for Europe

I have a true passion for traveling and anything food-related. I've had the travel bug ever since. I have planned several trips by myself for friends and family and have been to more than 15 countries, with a particular love for Europe. In March 2...
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Netherlands Travel Agent Expert

Amsterdam always conjures up images of windmills, one of the unique features about this wonderful European city. As a travel agent specialist for Amsterdam, I am always excited about booking holidays to this one-of-a-kind European destination. The capital in the Netherlands is known for its canal system, narrow buildings with gabled facades, and Van Gogh Museum. Locals and visitors take advantage of the numerous bike paths in the city as well. During your visit to the city, I can arrange a canal tour for you or you can take a walking tour in the Jewish quarter where Anne Frank once lived. In fact, one of Amsterdam's most visited sites is the Anne Frank House, next to the Prinsengracht Canal. The building was a hiding place for Anne Frank and her family and four other people during the Nazi occupaton in the Second World War. The house has served as a memorial to the Holocaust since 1947. That is when Anne Frank's father published his daughter's diary. After plans to destroy the structure were abandoned in 1955, the building was established as a museum in 1960. Another attraction of note is the Rijksmuseum, whose total collection of art totals more than one million. Opened in 1885, the museum displays about 8,000 works of art today, including Rembrandt's masterpiece, Night Watch. The canals in Amsterdam were constructed in the 1600s to control the Amstel River and add more land to the city. The city has 100 canals. By taking a boat over the waterways, you can see traditional Dutch architecture and structures, cast in the shade of elm trees as you drift peacefully along the embankments.. I can arrange an hour-long tour or a candle light cruise during your holiday. While taking a canal trip, you also don't want to miss seeing Bloemenmarkt, a floating flower market on the south bank of Amsterdam's Singel Canal. The floral marketplace, which is open 7 days a week, features floating barges of blooms and the Netherland's famous tulip bulbs. The watery site, which was established in 1862, highlights over 12 different flower sellers, including souvenir stalls. While locals shop at the market, it primarily caters to tourists. Visitors can buy daffodil, tulip, and narcissus bulbs, which have been designated for sale and export. I would like to have the opportunity to share more information with you about this city. Why not call me or email me about an Amsterdam holiday? I would love to work as your travel agent advisor. 6. Brandee Andrews

My Reviews

11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Amazing Trip
Macie helped us plan an awesome trip to Rome and Florence this past summer. She is really familiar with Rome and gave us some amazing suggestions for restaurants and non-touristy things to do. I would recommend her to anyone looking to travel to Italy.
By  Charlie T  from  Philadelphia, PA
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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11 of 19 people found this review helpful
A vacation I will never forget!
Macie, Hi! Huge thank you for planning and organizing an amazing 3 week vacation in Italy! I was overwhelmed by the thought of planning 3 weeks throughout Italy but Macie took the stress away and created a wonderful itinerary. She booked all accommodations ensuring the best locations while providing an extensive list of restaurant recommendations for a taste of local cuisines. Extremely professional and knowledgeable Macie listened to my interests and put together a list of museums and excursions I would enjoy. From making fresh pasta on a Tuscan vineyard to boating around the Amalfi coast with a local family as our tour guide, all expectations were exceeded! A vacation I will never forget!

By  Erica S  from  New York, NY
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very Helpful
I didn't know where to start booking my trip to Amsterdam so I was grateful for Macie's help and we had a really great time and even used some of the suggestions she gave us
By  Laura   from  King of Prussia, PA
Traveled to  Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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9 of 16 people found this review helpful
Great trip to Philly
We had never been to Philadelphia before and didn't know where to start on planning our trip. We reached out to Macie and she was more than helpful! You can really tell she has expertise in regards to the city!
By  Leah M  from  Tallahassee, Florida
Traveled to  Philadelphia ~ Pennsylvania ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Thank you!
We had a really wonderful trip and couldn't have done it without Macie's help.
By  Dan  from  Springfield, NJ
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Amsterdam
  • Holland
  • Haarlem
  • Maastricht
  • Utrecht

Travel Specialist:

  • Museums
  • Arts & Culture
  • Historical Sites
  • Nightlife
  • Gay & Lesbian

Languages I Speak:

  • English
  • Italian

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