PJ'sDNA

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

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

- DWHSA Founding Member
- past OSSN Oregon Director
- past Regional Director 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-companion & John-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 ~ I experience what you want. I represent you, 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 your Destination Wedding and Special Event Planning!
- I focus on infusing your 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

. Graduate from Kinman Business University, Spokane
. Westinghouse & Department of Energy (DOE), Government Security Clearance: Public Relations & Training, Federal Venues, Procedures, Richland, WA
. Married 1983 Richland WA, moved to Portland OR
. Entered the Travel field after an anniversary discovering Belize
. Graduate Azamano Travel School
. The Travel Shop, Agent to Office Manager
. ABC Travel, Independent Contractor
. Founded Wild Side Destinations 2002
. First Destination Wedding was in 2004.
. Created second website: Destination Weddings.Travel, authenticated
. 18 years of travel experience, 37 years of marriage
. Entrepreneur designing Travel, Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, 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"