PJ'sDNA

Pamela (PJ) Ott
1 part Destination Specialist
1 part Destination Wedding Specialist
1 part Entrepreneur
1 part CCRA (OSSN)
1 part Road Warrior

wildsidedestinations.com
destinationweddings.travel
fijidestinationweddings.weebly.com
Tahitidestinationweddings.weebly.com

- CCRA Oregon Director
- DWHSA Founding Member
- past OSSN Oregon Director
- past Regional Director for CTO

Facebook:
. Destination Weddings, Honeymoons & Romance
. Wild Side Destinations
. Special Events by PJ
. Here Come The Brides

Facebook Groups:
. Destination Weddings, Honeymoons & Romance
. Destination Divaz
. Special Events by PJ
. Travel Pros On The Go

Twitter/theweddingfairy

Who I Am

- I am spicy, creative, passionate and known for my dedicated champagne and adventure attitude which reflects an unsatiable desire to create travel and unforgettable experiences. Anything is possible with my powerful portfolio and experience. If couples can dream it, I can make it come true.
- I am a Travel, Romance and Destination Wedding Specialist with multiple Certifications, loyalties to 3 adult children, 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, my mom, Lobo, my companion and John, my husband.
- As a child, my mother found me ready to fly from my bedroom window like Peter Pan. I should have known then my career would be in travel and fairytales!
- My restless spirit questions WHY, I believe anything is possible and John says he knows there's a gentle soul hiding behind an adventurous, sometimes bad-ass diva.

Why Couples Choose Me

- One of the dramatic differences couples appreciate ~ we experience what you want. We represent them, not someone else!
- My wedding planning passion comes from first-hand experience and celebrating 37 years of marriage.
- My planning culture is a collage of passion, design, practices of trust, dedication with an exclusive portfolio of nurtured relationships and partners who believe in couples in love!
- I elevate their Destination Wedding and Special Event Planning!
- I focus on infusing their interests, choices and favorite things!
- Destination Certifications and First-Hand Experience: Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Antigua, Belize, Costa Rica, Fiji, Hawaii, Aruba, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Grand Caymans, Mexico, Roatan, Panama, Bahamas, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Italy, Spain, Family Travel Specialist, Group Specialist and more

How I Got Here

. Entering the travel field came after celebrating an anniversary discovering, then unheard of Belize, the culture, nature and people
. A graduate from Kinman Business University, Spokane
. A I worked as an executive for Westinghouse and Department of Energy in Public Relations & Training with Government security setting executive venues, Richland, WA
. Married in 1983 in Richland, moved to Portland Oregon with husband John
. A graduate from Azamano Travel School, hired at ABC Travel and became Office Manager
. I chose independent contractor for a few years then founded Wild Side Destinations in 2002
. My first Destination Wedding was in 2004. Created a second website dedicated to Destination Weddings.Travel, requiring authentication to own
. 18 years of travel experience, 37 years of marriage, an entrepreneur in designing travel, destination weddings, honeymoons and romance.

Awards & Recognition

- Featured Expert, The Official 2015-2016 Destination Wedding & Honeymoons Directory
- Travel Agent Central, Sept 1, 2015: Fall Trends in Cancun and the Riviera Maya
- PQ Monthly, April/May 2015 Edition, Weddings
- Travel Agent Central, Feb 3, 2015, Mexico Weddings & Honeymoons on the Upswing
- Norwegian Escape Cruise Line: Presented by Wild Side Destinations & Destination Weddings.Travel
- "Destination Weddings.Travel - Authenticated"