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New Year! New Optimism

New Year! New Optimism

If you have visited our website lately, you may have noticed some activity. We have been busy creating some tours for this fall and also for 2022.

Our optimism is based on the vaccine being rolled out. We know it is going to take some time to get “shots in arms” but we do see light at the end of the tunnel. We also know that New Brunswick’s Premier has stated that they need 70% of their population vaccinated before they open their borders to the rest of Canada and we also know the Canadian Government has stated that anyone who wants to be vaccine will have one by September.  So, therefore we feel it is feasible to start planning tours for this fall and beyond.

Travel will be different. There will be a new normal just like there was after 9/11. We have developed our Covid-19 Protocol which we feel will be necessary to return to travel. A couple of important protocols that we feel we need for a safe return is for proof of vaccination as well as having a maximum of 26 passengers on the motorcoach for physical distancing.  There will probably be more protocols as we get closer to a return to travel. We will keep you updated through our website and our Facebook page.

We also have some operational news for you. Lynn continues to work in the bookkeeping field at MRSB Group. I spent the time since January developing tours for fall as well as next year and will continue to add more. Starting Monday, I will be going to work with my brother Joe’s kitchen cabinet shop for the time being. Both Lynn and I will be taking care of Target Tours business in evenings and weekends. You can reach us by leaving a message at 1 877 214-5367 or email [email protected].

This pandemic has been tough on all of us. We do continue to find gratitude in the support we have received from our family, friends and customers. We can take comfort living in Atlantic Canada. We encourage you to follow the provincial health protocols, wear a mask, wash your hands and be kind to front line workers whether they be in health care, grocery stores, retail, restaurants or the truckers delivering our goods. They deserve our praise and thanks.

Stay safe!

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Justin MacPhee - Tour Operations Manager

“I am privileged to have the opportunity to help make other’s travel dreams a reality.”

Justin was originally part of the Target Tours team as a Tour Coordinator/Planner from 2014 to 2020 and, after a brief hiatus, he rejoined the team in 2024 as Tour Operations Manager. Justin graduated from UPEI with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology and brings with him many years of experience in customer and client service. He has a love for travel, planning, and working to ensure details are taken care of.
Justin was born and raised in Montague but now resides in Charlottetown with his wife Miranda. In his spare time, Justin enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors by the water.

Lynn Dunphy

“There are many things in life to be thankful for, being able to live our dream is one that I hold close to my heart. We’ve been blessed with wonderful family and friends and the opportunity to see what lies beyond our front door.”

Lynn is the financial wizard for Target Tours. A born and bred islander, she is a Holland College graduate with Records of Achievement in Accounting Technology and Programmer/Analyst.
While Lynn keeps the finances for Target Tours in check, she also enjoys teaming up with John to host group tours on an assortment of fun-filled adventures. She really enjoys getting to know the Target Tours passengers and ensuring everyone is having a wonderful time.
As a career bookkeeper, her role in the beginning with Target Tours was a weekend job. She has spent over 35 years doing books in public and private business. In 2017 her dream became a reality, and she joined John full time in the business. This is where she belonged.
When Lynn is not adding numbers, she enjoys her golf outings, fitness, cooking and reading.
Lynn and John have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and their treasured granddaughter, Lily.

John Dunphy

“For me, watching the smiles on the faces of our passengers when they see their travel dreams come true is the biggest I am in the travel business.”

John has spent over three decades in the travel industry starting at The Travel Store (Island Travel). In 2009, he and Lynn created Target Tours from the basement of the family home in Morell, PE and built on his passion for motor coaches.

From simple day tours on PEI to more extensive tours to Europe, attention to detail and
organization combine for a memorable travel experience. John will act as Tour Director
for some of his favourite tours such as river cruises and Europe.

As well as planning tours, John sometimes travels with the group as a Tour Host making
sure all the little details are being taken care of.

John and Lynn have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and
their treasured granddaughter, Lily.