(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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The Freedom of Independent Travel: Europe Your Way

I’m passionate about exploring Europe’s rich history, vibrant culture, and unique way of life—and I love helping travelers craft independent adventures. While guided tours can be fantastic, they often don’t dive deep enough into the regions or cities that truly capture your interest and they don’t always allow enough time to savor the experience. That’s where independent travel shines!


Independent travel is perfect for those who want to customize every detail of their European journey—whether that's handpicking hotels, booking scenic train rides, or discovering hidden gems off the beaten path. It offers the flexibility to match your personal interests, pace, and budget, making your trip truly your own.


Independent travel is best suited for those with some travel experience—especially when navigating Europe’s diverse transport options and local customs. I enjoy planning flights, hotels, rail travel, and exclusive sightseeing experiences to create seamless, stress-free itineraries that are tailored for you.


Ready to ditch the cookie-cutter tours and build your unique European story? Contact me, and let’s start planning your customizable independent travel adventure to Europe today!

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
  • Germany
  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • Iceland

Travel Specialist:

  • Historical Sites
  • European Culture
  • Castles & Cathedrals
  • Rail
  • Christmas Markets

Top Travel Partners:

  • Delta Vacations
  • Europe Express
  • Avalon Waterways
  • Rail Europe
  • Project Expedition

Languages I Speak:

  • English
  • Spanish

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