JoAnne
Patterson

With over 30 years in the travel industry, I specialize in designing personalized, enriching journeys tailored to each client’s unique style and interests. Through long-standing relationships with trusted partners around the world, I create seamless, bespoke experiences with exclusive access.

I have a particular passion for expedition travel, with firsthand experience in some of the world’s most remote regions. Most recently, I explored the High Arctic in Svalbard with Quark Expeditions and travelled with Lindblad Expeditions to Baja, where I witnessed whales and their calves in the Sea of Cortez. These experiences, along with my extensive knowledge of both the Arctic and Antarctica, allow me to expertly guide clients planning once-in-a-lifetime polar and wildlife journeys.

Beyond expedition travel, my experiences span Japan, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, where I bring deep regional insight and a love for cultural immersion, nature, and luxury travel.

Whether it’s an extraordinary expedition, a safari, or a custom luxury getaway, I am dedicated to designing meaningful travel experiences that inspire and exceed expectations.