(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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Guided Vacations including small groups

I love guided vacations and think they are a wonderful option for my clients to explore a new destination. Not only do you have the value of a well-informed guide, driver and itinerary, but you get to share your experience with a group of like-minded travelers. Many of us conjure an image of large clumps of tourists taking photos at a roadside stop but today's guided or escorted tours couldn't be further from the truth. Today's guided vacations are small groups, staying in unique hotels, and enjoying the freedom of touring without the hassles of the logistics. My favorite part of a guided vacation is the guide. He or she is a wealth of knowledge, full of interesting stories, and also advice for when you have time on your own. This guide keeps you engaged, and also provides priority access to sightseeing and the opportunity to try new things like cooking in Tuscany, or wine tasting in the Loire Valley. If you want to experience a new country or even explore more of our own, I work with a variety of companies that offer high quality guided vacations to match almost any travel wish you have in your bucket list. Please contact me by phone or email and let's make an appointment to learn more about your options on a guided vacation.

My Travel Albums

European Adventures
South America

My Travel Stories

Ireland - Scenery, Castles, and Pubs

One of the first things you’ll remark on when you arrive in Ireland is the friendliness and generosity of its citizens.  Ireland, as other European countries, was hit hard by the travel restrictions necessitated by Covid 19.  They are thrilled to have visitors once again, and welcome travelers with...Read more.

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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:

  • Europe
  • Canada
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • South America

Travel Specialist:

  • Escorted Tours
  • Women's Travel
  • Groups
  • Christmas Markets
  • Historical Sites

Top Travel Partners:

  • Globus
  • CIE Tours
  • Insight Vacations
  • Tauck
  • Viking

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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