Patrick Swaggerty joined Victor Emanuel Nature Tours in 2004. His career in travel began in 1984, when he organized and led adventure tours throughout Colorado for a family-based sports company. Afterward, he returned to the island of Maui, Hawaii, where he describes his lifestyle as warm and easy.

Patrick has traveled extensively around the world but continues to hold a special connection to Hawaii, which he considers his true home. He now lives in Austin, Texas, with his partner, Ted, and enjoys experiencing new places and cultures whenever possible.