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WHAT WE DO
World Citizen Travel is a collective of modern day travel advisors with a shared vision to create seamless luxury experiences, tailored to our clients needs.
How do we do that? Our partnership with Global Travel Collection, a Virtuoso agency provides a built-in network of preferred partnerships and exclusive perks. From luxury hotels to must-see destinations, we leverage our relationships and personal experiences to tailor a trip to satisfy your wanderlust.
Let us create your unforgettable adventure and make you a citizen of the world.
Unique travel experience
From our travel questionnaire to one-on-one consultations, we engage our clients to create their perfect trip. Each trip is customized to match your wants and needs.
PERKS & Tips
We travel around the globe networking with hotels, spas, restaurants and more to offer our clients exclusive perks and VIP experiences. See typical VIP perks here.
HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
Relax! We’ll take care of your reservations and itinerary. Should you need to contact us while you’re abroad, you don’t have to worry. We’ll be here for you..
MEET THE TEAM
Meredith DonALDSON
FOUNDER / Luxury Travel Advisor
Favorite destinations: Slovenia, Italy, Portugal, Africa, the Caribbean Islands
Favorite hotels: Hotel Esencia in the Riviera Maya, Lolebezi Safari Lodge in Zambia, The Brando in Tahiti, Corinthia in Lon donFavorite travel experiences: Traveling on Belmond’s Andean Explorer, a luxury train journey through Peru. White water rafting on the Soca River in Slovenia. Walking with Rhinos in Africa.
Meredith is passionate about developing authentic experiences for her clients, transforming them into travelers, not just tourists. She takes pride in handcrafting each trip, combining the perfect amount of luxury, adventure and local flavor to create enduring memories for a lifetime.
Meredith’s bespoke trip designs and dedication to her clients has earned her recognition across the travel industry, including features in international travel publications. In 2016, she was named Thirty Under 30 by Travel Agent Central Magazine and Travel Trendsetter by Luxury Travel Magazine in 2017. In 2019, she was featured as an Embark Superstar by Signature Travel Network.
Meredith has visited more than 30 countries across six continents. She currently resides in Chicago with her family and her two dogs.
TOREY EDGCOMB
Luxury Travel Advisor
Favorite destinations: Australia, Switzerland, Africa & Fiji
Favorite hotels: Rancho Valencia, Chedi Andermatt, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Mukul ResortFavorite travel experiences: 4x4 Jeep Tour of Carrara Marble Quarries in Tuscany, Heli Skiing in Revelstoke, exploring the ocean & marine life on Lizard Island
Travel became a passion for Torey when she studied abroad in University, first with a summer in Florence followed by a semester in Australia. Since then, she has traveled to 49 countries on 5 continents - with a goal of hitting all 7 continents before she turns 40!
Torey looks to build long-term relationships with her clients- to help them realize, plan for & accomplish their travel bucket lists. She specializes in honeymoons/anniversaries, natural wonders, wildlife & safari experiences as well as luxury cruise & train travel. No ask is too little or too great- she enjoys planning simple weekend getaways + the challenge of complex itineraries.
When not traveling, Torey is based in Salt Lake City and enjoys hiking, skiing & playing on her co-ed soccer team.
SOPHIE MEHLMAN
TRAVEL advisor
She/her/hers
English, French, Spanish, Italian
Favorite destinations: Zanzibar, Colombia, Thailand, Italy
Favorite hotels: Palacio Belmonte (Lisbon), Sextantio Albergo DiffusoFavorite travel experiences: Swimming with Dolphins off the coast of Zanzibar. Solo trekking in the Valle De Cocora, Colombia. Eating fresh papaya on the beach of Surat Thani, Thailand. Discovering Amaro while hiking in the Gran Sasso National Park in Abruzzo, Italy.
With a background in hospitality, Sophie has dedicated her life to curating exceptional experiences.
She’s been fortunate in her 33 years to have visited 33 countries, while having lived in nine cities, on three continents. Her first hand knowledge, coupled with World Citizen Travel expertise and industry perks, allows her to deliver unique travel discoveries for her clients.
As a 13 year old, she was exposed to the mountain gorillas of the Congo wilderness. Her father was the decade-long Director for the Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund, a primatologist and conservationist, he exposed her to the world of ecotourism and sustainable travel which serves as a compass to much of her advisory work.
Sophie started her career in tourism as the manager and guide of a tour operator in Antigua, Guatemala, which specialized in multi-day treks on active Volcanoes. And yes, they erupted… all the time. So, if you’re looking to go “off the beaten path”, she’d be more than thrilled to help!
Later, Sophie became the General Manager of a boutique eco-hotel in her hometown of Montreal, Canada. There, she helped solidify the space as a preferred destination. For hundreds of international guests and celebrity visitors over three years, her welcoming nature and local expertise helped make Montreal feel like their home away from home. Now, she prides herself on bringing the same spirit of hospitality and level of service when curating her clients travel itineraries.
When she’s not busy organizing travel to the most beautiful places around the world, she can be found hiking or cozying up in her Chicago loft with Scout, her Rhodesian Ridgeback. Sophie is a sommelier, who loves cooking (ask her about pasta making!), sailing on Lake Michigan, learning to fly small Piper planes, horseback riding and dreaming up plans for her Italian resort in the mountains of Abruzzo.
DONNA DYER
operations coordinator / TRAVEL advisor
She/her/hers
English, French
Favorite destinations: France, Scotland, Hawaii, Tahiti
Favorite hotels: The Brando, The Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Mauna Kea Beach HotelFavorite travel experiences: During my first trip to Paris, coming up out of the metro and seeing the Arc de Triomphe for the first time. Helicopter ride over Whitsunday Island in Australia, experiencing Scottish Western Highlands in the fall, Bastille Day in Paris on a dinner cruise on the Seine - touristy - yes, but magical! Waterskiing in the lagoon in Moorea.
Donna’s lifelong love of travel began at the age of 16 when she spent a summer in Southwest France. In addition to being the Operations Coordinator for World Citizen Travel, Donna is a luxury travel advisor specializing in France and other select destinations.
With over a decade of experience in the travel industry, her focus is providing her clients with the best travel experience possible based on their travel style and budget, while keeping an eye on trends.
With over tourism becoming an issue in many popular destinations, it is important to partner with a professional who designs your travel experience responsibly. Donna always keeps her client’s best interests and needs at the forefront of the planning process.
Donna’s hobbies include traveling as much as possible, skiing, maintaining her fluency in French, reading and yoga. She lives with her husband of over 3 decades in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
Let's plan the trip of your lifetime
We look forward to hearing all about your unique travel dreams and aspirations. Is an exciting African safari on your ever-growing bucket list? Perhaps you envision a captivating tour of the breathtaking Greek Islands? Or maybe a leisurely month immersed in the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Italy? Whatever your preferences may be, let us know, and we will expertly craft a personalized custom itinerary tailored just for you and your travel desires.