Traveling TaraLogo Design Contest

I like the blue - can we do blue and black? Instead of grey - and not italicized for the letters - is there a version that doesnt have the things in the circle? Thank you!

I like the palm tree idea - I think I am looking for a more sophisticated font that is stronger. Could a T possibly be a palm tree? Just thinking out loud. Thank you!

Omitted this one only because of the name change - thanks.