Who We Are
We’re CMD Travels
We design intimate, illuminating escapes to the world’s most breathtaking places.














Meet
Colleen Donlin
Founder of CMD Travels
Born and raised in NYC, I’ve always had a cosmopolitan outlook and eye for luxury. Before founding my own travel agency, I worked in the luxury hospitality and property management industries for 20+ years. The bulk of my career was spent with Nobu Hotels, which has given me an insider understanding of the luxury hotel space—I know how things work behind the scenes, which allows me to make “impossible” requests for my clients happen. Working with such an influential chef has also given me a deep appreciation for the high-end food and beverage sector.
More than that, though, it’s given me a thorough love of serving others. Through my many roles at Nobu, including acting GM, my favorite positions were the ones that gave me the opportunity to interact with guests—and really make their travel dreams come true. Helping them plan their stays always felt like home to me.
My hospitality career has taken me all over the world; wherever I land, I seek out those moments that take my breath away. Moments like slicing through the Mediterranean on a boat and looking back toward the cliffs to see the sun splashed over Santorini’s white-washed houses, or driving along a rural motorway in Champagne, France, and spying centuries-old chateaux flashing by between the rows of vineyards.
Fleeting moments of pure beauty—that turn into memories that last forever. Through CMD Travels, my goal is to give my clients more moments just like that.
My team and I work tirelessly to meticulously craft itineraries that impress even the most discerning and experienced travelers. As travel industry insiders, we know what’s new and what’s trending—but most importantly, we know you. Our deeply personal approach to travel design and concierge-level service—where no ask is too large, or too small—set us apart.
Let us create a travel experience that gives you exactly what you ask for—with a few breathtaking surprises along the way.
Colleen's Favorite Things
Favorite Restaurant
Le Bernardin, Nobu (of course!), and anywhere with amazing seafood and a sunset view
Favorite City
New York City, Istanbul, Paris, and Madrid
Favorite Country
Italy
Favorite Cocktail
Billecart Salmon (my preferred rosé champagne!)
Favorite hotel “must haves”
Good bedding, natural light (I like to wake up naturally), a soaking tub, gym, perfectly timed room service coffee … and a great lobby bar!
Favorite vacation activities
Exploring casual and upscale restaurants (especially for seafood), scouting out sunset views, being on the water, shopping, collecting olive oil, and walking-walking-walking!
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