Do you get a little nauseous on the road? Believe it or not, I suffer from moderate motion sickness and travel is my job. As your Tour Director, I am not able to take Gravol and nap. Plus, more importantly, I don’t want to miss showing you all there is to see on our adventures. Nausea begins in the brain, not the [...]

Remember the days when all you brought on a trip with you was a passport, a suitcase and a Kodak camera? No iPads, no tablets, no smartphones. What a time that was 😂 It's interesting (and a little unbelievable) how fast technology has changed the travel game. I remember 10 years ago, Lynn and I were leading our first group to Italy, [...]

Let's talk Pick Pockets. There is no way to ease into this topic but it's important because it's real. Especially in places like Europe, but even places within North America, Pick Pockets are a risk, and we want to make sure you're prepared! Here are some things you can look out for or do to protect yourself. 🔐 Let's start with appearance [...]

Whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway or a 14-day adventure, packing is your first step toward creating unforgettable memories. To help make the process smoother, here are some tips to help avoid some of those pre-trip jitters: Don’t be afraid to re-wear clothes—Especially for longer trips, packing versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched is a game-changer. Plan outfits [...]

Airport security can be... intimidating. Especially in bigger airports or foreign countries! In this Tip from the Trail, John discusses three ways you can have a seamless security experience. Outside of the obvious ones like; Avoid wearing a lot of metal like jewelry, watches, belts, clothes with metal buttons Have your liquids and aerosols in the appropriate 1L bag Make sure your [...]

Do you have insurance?  Could be car insurance, health insurance, home insurance, Even pet insurance! 🐶🐱 It's important to protect our investments. So shouldn't we protect our travel investments, too? Whether it's an annual getaway or the trip of a lifetime - you deserve to travel worry-free! You can plan a trip down to the second, and things can still happen that [...]

If you follow along our social media, you might have seen a "Tips from the Trail" video that John did about emergency contacts. Thinking about your emergency contact isn't the most exciting thing in the world, but it's an absolute necessity. 🌍 And should always be given more than a passing thought. When the unexpected occurs, you want to ensure the person [...]

It's not very often I get on here as I tend to leave it to the professionals.😂 But John and I just got back from a New Years trip, and it really got me thinking about technology. Because let’s be real – traveling without technology these days? Nearly impossible. It's woven into the fabric of our travel experiences. 🌐✈️ These are what [...]

April 2022 In the last few weeks, we have seen a significant rise in interest for travel. Whether people are tired of being stuck at home or have developed a “Why not?” attitude, it feels like the dark storm clouds are finally parting and the sun is coming clearly into view. With that said, there is still a healthy amount of concern [...]

This week we launched a private Facebook page called Target Tours SOLO Connect. Click the link to join. This page was designed to create a community of travellers who may not have someone to travel with and cannot afford to pay the single supplement. So, what is Target Tours SOLO Program. What we don’t do is match you up but instead facilitate [...]