Global Patina
New York, New York
Global Patina is a boutique travel consultancy for the culture obsessed. Founded by Camilla Catlin in 2018, Global Patina delivers hyper-personalized travel experiences through thoughtful service and a seamless planning process.
Global Patina specializes in epic safaris to Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda, and South Africa; expedition cruises to the Galapagos, Antarctica, and Indonesia; immersive trips to Japan, Egypt, Patagonia, Bhutan, Iceland, Morocco, and Southeast Asia; and rich cultural itineraries for cities throughout Europe. An expert source for villas and yachts worldwide, the Global Patina team is known for helping multigenerational family groups uncover new adventures and destinations that everyone will love.
Global Patina works by referral and remains intentionally small, allowing each trip to be shaped with unusual attention and a clear point of view. The team pairs creative planning with an exceptional network of industry relationships and trusted partners, designing deeply considered experiences that reflect each client’s needs, interests, and way of traveling.
CAMILLA CATLIN
Owner
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A native New Yorker and gemologist, Camilla Catlin spent 14 years at Tiffany & Co., a career that took her around the world and shaped the perspective she brings to travel today. She has visited 60 countries across all seven continents, but her expertise is not just about where she has been. It comes from knowing how travel should feel when it is done well.
Camilla is known for honest guidance, strong opinions, and a sense of humor that makes even the most complicated planning process feel manageable. She plans with the standards of someone who loves to travel herself and understands what sophisticated clients notice long before they say it out loud.
I N D U S T R Y R E C O G N I T I O N
TOP DESTINATIONS
Antarctica, France, Italy, Japan, Safari, South America, Southeast Asia, Southern Africa
FAVORITE HOTELS
Singita Kwitonda, Chateau Marmont, Bulgari Tokyo, Cheval Blanc Paris, NIHI Sumba
BUCKET LIST
Oman, Uzbekistan, Chad, New Zealand, Brazil
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