Thanksgiving 2021 – Part 1

Thanksgiving 2021 – Part 1

As you all know, Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we wanted to take a moment and have some of Target Tours’ family reflect on things they are thankful for…

Walter van Beek – Tour Director

While being on the go with Target Tours and their awesome itineraries and making new friends with our wonderful guests, I would like to add a heartfelt thanks to our intrepid Coach Atlantic drivers!

These supermen and superwomen navigate the labyrinthine roads of Quebec City and the “only for the brave of heart“ ways in and out of cities like New York City and Boston. They make our journeys not only safe but add to the whole camaraderie of the trip.

So, for these wonderful people who form a vital part of the Target Tours experience, I am truly thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gary Craswell – Tour Director

Over the last number of months, I have heard many friends speak of how thankful they are to be living on a small Island and in the Maritimes in general.

As Carol and I look back on our travels with Target Tours we are thankful for the opportunity to see and enjoy many places and experience them with a great group of new friends. One of the last tours we did before Covid was a Mediterranean Cruise out of Barcelona. Our last stop was Palma, unofficially known as Palma de Mallorca a small Island off the coast of Spain.

As you read this the residents of La Palma are struggling to come to terms with the devastation wrought by the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which has been ejecting a destructive cocktail of ash, smoke, and lava for more than 10 days. Residents are being evacuated as the burning lava approached their villages and burning homes many were caught off guard by the advancing column of molten rock.

We look forward to travelling with many of you again soon as I am sure you all are.  So, lets be thankful for what we have, where we live and for family. Let us also think of others around the world that are not as fortunate as we are all are during this time.

Lynn Dunphy – Co-Owner

When thinking about what I am thankful for, it is hard to pin point a specific. We have all been through a lot as a society, business, family, couple and as individuals. The past year and a half has taught me to be thankful for the small moments that I probably would have walked past without hesitation. It has changed how I see people, now taking that extra moment to connect.

I look back at where John and I have travelled and great people we have hosted. They are numerous and valuable. We created a business that is not just a business, it is so much more than that.

To say what I am thankful for is to be able to say I am most thankful for the people. Our clients, our staff, our travels partners and most of all our family and close friends.

Thanksgiving is more than one day. It is everyday, everything and everyone that happens in it.

Read Part 2 of our Thanksgiving blog here!

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Libby, Ireland Luxury Manor Royal

I’ve been wanting to go to Alaska for many years. I finally got there it was absolutely beautiful and exceeded all expectations. John and Lynn are the best. They kept us informed on everything we needed to do before the cruise and during the cruise. I highly recommend Target Tours. I certainly will be traveling with him again in the future.

Georgette, Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

Target Tours is a very trustworthy, reliable company. They take care of all aspects of your trip from beginning to end. They make you feel like the most important customer from the time you enquire about a tour to the time they say farewell! Great job. Thank you. I will be a returing customer.

Nancy, Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

Thank you for everything. From start to finish, your team works well together , is organized and very efficient paying attention to details which is important . The team is well led by John and Lynn, we appreciate them and their knowledge and experience which in turn gives us a trip of a lifetime filled with many memories that will last our lifetime.

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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.