(29 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Meridith O'Toole

Mendota Heights, MN
European and North America travel specialist

Travel is my passion and whether you are planning a first trip to overseas, want to experience a European River Cruise, guided trip through Europe or custom dream European vacation , you can call on me to help you plan the trip you desire. With my...
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Worldwide River and Small ship cruising

Peaceful and scenic, choosing to visit the cities and countries of Europe by River Cruise offers you a smooth, no-hassle European vacation. Not only do you have the convenience of unpacking only once, you get to dock right in the heart of each historic city and enjoy included excursions to visit the sights and sample the local culture. Since the rivers of Europe were the highways of history, you'll experience so much more than just visiting the modern cities of Europe. And don't forget the hilltop castles and rolling vineyards of the countryside will delight all of your senses. If this is your first time to Europe, or you've been several times, I think River Cruising is an extraordinary way to get the most out of your experience. Plus if you decide to travel with family or friends I can offer many discounts and incentives to make it very affordable as well. Most people start planning their river cruise vacation 12 to 18 months in advance, so contact me early to learn about all of the options. I would love to make an appointment to talk through the differences and options, as well as consider the opportunities to save on this kind of travel experience. One of the things I pride myself on is the ability to help you customize your river cruise experience with personalized pre- or post- cruise options to extend your stay in Europe and visit additional locations.  Maybe you will find an ancestor you never knew about. 

My Travel Albums

River Cruise in France
Rhine River Cruise

My Travel Stories

Unveiling the Charms of River Cruising

In the world of travel, river cruising is quietly becoming the preferred choice for those seeking a unique blend of intimacy, seamless exploration, and local charm. Below I have outlined a few reasons why I believe it’s gaining traction among discerning travelers.

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My Reviews

58 of 92 people found this review helpful
Great Family Adventure
Meridith was very helpful in planning our recent family vacation. She was knowledgeable and helped us pick the perfect vacation within our budget that met all of our needs. She was also very responsive to my many requests.

Our vacation was awesome and everything happened exactly as we planned with Meridith.
By  Jeff  from  Wyoming MN
Traveled to  Ocho Rios ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Jeff! It was my pleasure assisting you and your family!

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87 of 153 people found this review helpful
Down Under
Meridith sees to every detail and we have trusted her for many years with our personal and professional travel. She is patient, calm, professional...and fun! She has great ideas, yet always keeps in mind our values, our financial constraints, and our travel priorities. couldn't do better!
By  Mary  from  Northfield, MN
Traveled to  Australia & New Zealand
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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74 of 133 people found this review helpful
Europe, Australia, North America
Meridith is the best. Great attention to detail, whether it's a complicated family trip or standard business travel. She also finds the interesting places to stay, fun things to do, and reviews from other travelers. Meridith is fantastic, and we greatly appreciate the 20 years worth of great work.
By  Peter  from  Northfield MN
Traveled to  Australia & New Zealand
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you! It has been my pleasure assisting you in your business travel and family vacations!

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49 of 85 people found this review helpful
Amazing trip!
Meridith was amazing to work with planning our first family trip overseas! She made a few suggestions that I declined, and now that I’ve made the trip, I wish we would have taken her advice. Although our trip was fabulous, from fantastic accommodations to coordinated transportation, if we did it again, I would take her recommendations to take the train to more cities to expand our experience. I highly recommend Meridith for your travel needs. She was great!!
By  Laurie  from  Mendota Heights, MN
Traveled to  Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Meridith O'Toole responded:
Laurie, It was my pleasure assisting you and your family traveling to Italy! I look forward to assisting you with your next travel adventure! Thank you - Meridith O'Toole

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52 of 91 people found this review helpful
Vacation of LifeTime!
Meridith has been THE essential component to our successful vacations. She is incredibly patient and knowledgable. She provided suggestions, options, things to consider and covered EVERY aspect of our vacation from departure to return. LOVE HER!!!
By  The Kees  from  Bigfork
Traveled to  St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Austria
  • Portugal
  • Danube
  • Rhine River
  • Switzerland

Travel Specialist:

  • River Cruises
  • Food & Wine
  • Small Ship Cruises
  • European Culture
  • Castles & Cathedrals

Top Travel Partners:

  • Viking
  • Avalon Waterways
  • AmaWaterways
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • Travel Leaders Employee of Excellence
  • Viking Travel Academy
  • AMAWaterways Certified Travel Advisor
  • TRACKS Specialist Rocky Mountaineer
  • Hurtigruten Certified Agent

Languages I Speak:

  • English
  • Spanish

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