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I am Enjoying my 15 minutes of Fame Talking About What I Love!

October 19, 2017 By Tam Warner 6 Comments

I am Enjoying my 15 minutes of Fame Talking About What I Love!

I have been enjoying my time in the sun, and in front of the camera, on the microphone, not to mention several reviews and articles that have been written and published! Publishing my first book, ALL FISH FACES: Photos and Fun Facts about Tropical Reef Fish, has put me in the spotlight. Talking about solo travel, citizen science, diving, and promoting ocean conservation has been amazingly fun! We all enjoy talking about the things that we are knowledgeable about, or that we are passionate about, don’t we? At least, I do! (check out my author page for full listing of events, appearances and articles!)

all fish faces, book, new book, scuba, ocean conservation — With Bryan Boes of CBS 19 Tyler!

On October 9 I had the pleasure of going to Tyler Texas to be interviewed by Bryan Boes, of CBS19 Tyler. He was very enthusiastic about the ocean and curious about diving and the changes I have seen under the water line in the last 30 years. I told him he needed come scuba diving with me! He’s welcome to pop on down to Cozumel where I can show him some very cool fish!

all fish faces, book, new book, scuba, ocean conservation, good morning texas, big blend radio — Mom and Daughter team on Big Blend Radio and TV!

On October 13 I spent 30 minutes visiting with Lisa and Nancy on Big Blend Radio and TV Magazine! They were fun and also curious about my perspective on solo travel, my citizen science trips, and my fun book! They are very active in promoting our National Parks and keeping them safe from business interests and political maneuverings. We talked about our apex predators, both on land and in the sea. They need protection, and Nancy and Lisa, a mother daughter team, are among those seeking protection for them. That was a fun 30 minutes! They publish a wonderful magazine called Parks and Travel.

On October 16 I was so excited to be on Good Morning Texas on WFAA Channel 8 with Jane McGarry! We had a great time chatting and laughing, and her questions were direct and to the point. Both of the tv shows highlighted video of my dives, and pictures of my book. It has been a thrill, I can tell you that!

Stay tuned for more appearances!

October 21, 2017 Live on Rudy Maxa’s World with the Careys 930a CST

November 4, 2017 KTALKmedia 630p CST

November 5, 2017 Book Signing at The Mat Yoga Studio Signing at 3p and 430p, at 330p take a yoga class! There are two classes, one for adults and one for kids! Be sure and sign up for your space! 18484 Preston Road, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75252 (972) 497-YOGA (9642) info@thematyogastudio.com

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Light Up Your Life Special for the Holidays in St Augustine – FREE!

October 17, 2017 By Tam Warner 20 Comments

Light up your Life, holiday lights, free stuff, featured, casa de suenos, st francis inn, st augustine, florida — Light up your Life in St Augustine, Florida for this holiday season!

Celebrate the holiday season with our FREE “Light Up Your Life” Gift. All guests who stay at St. Francis Inn or Casa de Suenos for two consecutive weeknights (Sunday thru Thursday) from November 20, 2017 to January 31, 2018* will enjoy more than two million tiny white lights sparkling throughout the ancient streets, historic buildings, and local businesses of St. Augustine. Downtown St. Augustine is described by National Geographic as one of the “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights” in the world!

This special includes these FREE Holiday Gifts:

· Free Holiday Old Town Trolley Evening Tour around St. Augustine, to enjoy the magical “Nights of Lights,” at 7:30pm

· Free Chilled Champagne in your room on arrival

· Free Chocolate Sampler Box from our local chocolatier Claude’s Chocolate

· Coupon for Free Hot Chocolate or Mocha at Claude’s Chocolate

lightner museum, st augustine, florida, light up your life — The historical Lightner Museum en Lumiere! Beautiful!

This exclusive offer is available at NO EXTRA COST to our guests

During January 2018, the Inn tour is the only evening Nights of Lights trolley tour being offered midweek, helping Inn guests to extend the joyous season.

IMPORTANT: You must MENTION this special when you make your reservation. Based on double occupancy.

* Not available during these holiday dates: December 26-29, 2017. NOT AVAILABLE WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS!

ST. FRANCIS INN

279 St. George Street ~ St. Augustine, Fl 32082

904-824-6068

www.stfrancisinn.com

CASA DE SUENOS

20 Cordova Street ~ St. Augustine, Florida 32084

904-824-0887

www.casadesuenos.com

Here is your Chance to see the exhibit “Dressing Downton” in St Augustine Florida! Free!

October 12, 2017 By Tam Warner 16 Comments

dress downton, st augustine, lightner museum exhibit, holiday — Beautiful Casa de Suenos

Here is your chance to see the museum exhibit, “Dressing Downton” at the Lightner Museum when staying at the St Francis Inn or Casa de Suenos in St Augustine, Florida this holiday season! I have stayed at Casa de Suenos and toured St Augustine, and I can tell you it is a beautiful, historical city and it is definitely worth a visit just on its own. During December, there is an incredible offer for you!

As a midweek guest for two nights (Sunday thru Thursday) from October 4, 2017, to January 7, 2018, celebrate the phenomenal Dressing Downton™ Exhibition during its final stop, at St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum. The Exhibition highlights fashion from the widely acclaimed TV drama, Downton Abbey®.

The 2-night, 3-day stay with the Dressing Downton™ Special, a $60 value, at no extra cost includes:

• Two “Golden” Admission Tickets to the Dressing Downton™ Exhibition, with entry at any hour of the date on the ticket. This awesome exhibition includes 36 costumes with jewelry and accessories, reflecting changing times from 1912 to the mid-1920s, displayed in the fabulous Gilded Age museum among vignettes of turn-of-the-century art and furniture.

• Exhibition tickets include general admission to the entire Lightner Museum, the former posh Alcazar Hotel, home to one of the best collections of 19th century fine and decorative art in the U.S., built in 1888 by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler

• Keepsake Tin of specially blended premium Downton Abbey® Tea

• Fine Chocolate from Cadbury, a British company which has produced delicious specialty chocolate treats for nearly 200 years

The Lightner Museum is the only stop for Dressing Downton™ in Southeastern US, and perhaps the best of all its stops!

IMPORTANT: You must MENTION this special when you make your reservation. Based on double occupancy.

* Not available during these holiday dates: December 26-29, 2017. NOT AVAILABLE WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS!

You Will Love the San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown Texas!

October 8, 2017 By Tam Warner 2 Comments

The end of September found me in Georgetown, Texas enjoying their annual Wine Festival. I had the most wonderful weekend, and part of the reason why is the San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast at University and Olive, across from Southwestern University.

San Gabriel House has a long history, it was built in 1908. There is a huge main house with a carriage house in back. Walking into the BNB is like going back in time. I almost wondered if my Grandmothers were around somewhere! Feast your eyes on these photos of this exquisite Bed and Breakfast, and click HERE for the history of this beautiful home! Sadly there are no photographs of my two breakfasts, which were incredible, but I ate them before I remembered to get photos! There was a Grilled Grapefruit and French Toast the first morning, with a never ending flow of coffee and juice. The second morning was an egg casserole, biscuits, and a couple from Zimbabwe with whom I spent a lovely hour.

San Gabriel House, Georgetown texas bnb, bed and breakfast — Entry, with two rooms left and right.

Obviously, I give a wholehearted recommendation to visit Georgetown, and to stay at the San Gabriel House! Tell them Tam sent you!

These Koalas and Kangaroos in the Blue Mountains are Amazing and Magical!

July 8, 2016 By Tam Warner 5 Comments

What comes to mind when you hear “Australia”? I’m betting that Koalas and Kangaroos are at the top of the list, along with the Great Barrier Reef and the Opera House. Australia has so many creatures who appear only on the Australian continent, and that alone makes these animals special…not to mention adorable. And they truly are adorable.

On my tour of the Blue Mountains with Blue Diamond Luxury Tours our last stop of the day was at an animal sanctuary. Many of the animals are not able to go back into the wild, though some are born onsite. To see Koalas (they aren’t bears, they are marsupials), Kangas, Wombats, and Wallabies is a rare treat. Just watching them brings joy!

koalas, kangaroos, magic — Yum. Love those Eucalyptus leaves! They eat 2 and a half pounds of them a day!

koalas, kangaroos, empty nest — Koalas have one main interest: eucalyptus leaves.

blue mountains, wombats, empty nest — Yellow foot kangas have pretty yellow tails and feet

Here are some awesome birds!

Close Encounter with a Great White Shark

June 21, 2013 By Tam Warner 44 Comments

*This post contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small percentage of sales, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting me in my travels, and my mission to encourage others to explore this incredible world, experience other cultures, and help to make it a better place!

I am often told how adventurous, crazy or “brave” I am. Well, that’s flattering, but I have to tell you that it is really not the case. I do take calculated risks, and participate in activities that may seem risky, but I make sure all precautions are taken. More people are killed in car accidents than in “adventure sports” accidents. I love nature, I love diving, but I am not reckless, far from it. My husband, Randy, and I took our young adult children, Wes and Ally, on our dream trip to Guadalupe Island to cage dive with Great White Sharks, and we could not wait to get on the boat and into the water! Precautions were taken. (Besides, this kind of stuff only happens to me. Out of 16 divers? Only me.) [Read more…] about Close Encounter with a Great White Shark