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Meridith O'Toole

Mendota Heights, Minnesota Travel Agent
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Meridith O'Toole

Mendota Heights, Minnesota Travel Agent
A Full-Service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
29 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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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. 

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Viking River Cruise Expert
Avalon Waterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist

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Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

The European Christmas Markets exceeded my expectations and there is no better way to see them then on a river cruise. I sailed on Tanquility II with Avalon Waterways. The Festive Season in the Heart of Germany was a 6-day cruise sailing from Nuremberg to Frankfurt.

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Explore France from Normandy to Nice by river!

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My Reviews

Rating: 5 29 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Great Family Adventure

Reviewed By Jeff - Wyoming MN | Traveled to Ocho Rios ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
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.
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!
58 of 92 people found this review helpful
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Down Under

Reviewed By Mary - Northfield, MN | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
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!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
87 of 153 people found this review helpful
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Europe, Australia, North America

Reviewed By Peter - Northfield MN | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
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.
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!
74 of 133 people found this review helpful
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Amazing trip!

Reviewed By Laurie - Mendota Heights, MN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
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!!
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
49 of 85 people found this review helpful
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Vacation of LifeTime!

Reviewed By The Kees - Bigfork | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
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!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
52 of 91 people found this review helpful
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Exploring the cradle of civilization

Reviewed By Alan - St. Paul, MN | Traveled to Middle East
We have worked with Meridith for several years and have found her very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and easy to work with. We would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who can provide common sense guidance and relieve the client of many of the concerns of modern day travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Alan! Always a pleasure assisting you with your travel adventures!
41 of 71 people found this review helpful
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emergency trip

Reviewed By NA - EAGAN, MINNESOTA | Traveled to Fort Myers ~ Florida ~ USA
WE NEEDED A FLIGHT RESERVATION FOR AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY AND THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME WE USED
TRAVEL LEADERS AND MERIDITH O'TOOLE WAS
UNDERSTANDING, VERY HELPFUL, COURTEOUS AND
THOROUGH. WE INTEND TO USE HER HELP AGAIN IN THE
FUTURE.
SINCERELY,
MAE AND ARCHIE PAVLAK
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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wonderful 10 day Panama canal cruise'

Reviewed By jeff - melrose,Mn | Traveled to Panama Canal ~ Panama ~ Central America
Meredith has always gone above and beyond to make our trips the best they can be!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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First trip in years without the kids

Reviewed By Rosario - Richfield, MN | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Meridith has always been a pleasure to work with and always makes herself available for any questions or changes in itinerary. It was nice to hear her travel experiences and so nice to make sure all of our needs were covered!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Awesome Spring Break!

Reviewed By Chriso - Chaska, MN | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Meridith planned an exceptional vacation for our family of five. From the morning (but not too early) non-stop departure, the fabulous all-inclusive resort, and the tour coordinator who was present as we arrived at our destination- everything was taken care of. We were able to enjoy sun, relaxation and family time instead of worrying about all the travel details
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Anniversary trip

Reviewed By Judy - Inver Grove Heights, MN | Traveled to Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
With the hope of celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary by taking a dream vacation, I contacted Travel Leaders and Meridith answered the phone. She is professional and knowledgeable and the trip ended up being perfect for us because she is an excellent listener and asked a lot of good questions. She understood what we were looking for and did a remarkable job providing options within the framework of our desires. We especially appreciated that she stayed within our budget and that correspondence during the planning stages was always prompt and courteous. We are thrilled with the service that Meridith provided and highly recommend her for your travel planning.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
My pleasure assisted with this special trip!
44 of 82 people found this review helpful
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A Truly Full Service Travel Agent

Reviewed By RAT - Saint Paul, MN | Traveled to Europe
Meridith O'Toole is a fantastic travel agent. We tell her our dream, and she finds choices for us. Meridith even customized a cruise for our special interests. Then she takes care of all the pesky details. When we had a death in the family, Meridith took care of all the cancellations, and even got us refunds. With Meridith as your travel agent, all you need to do is find your passport and get to the airport.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you for trusting me with your travels! It is my honor and what I so enjoy - making travel dreams come true!
25 of 45 people found this review helpful
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Meridith = great travel advice!

Reviewed By Matthew - Mendota Heights, MN | Traveled to Europe
Meridith is very detail-oriented and a great communicator. She clearly knows how to handle all the little issues to make sure your trip is planned right
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
34 of 63 people found this review helpful
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Always great working with Meridith!

Reviewed By Bonnie - St. Paul, MN | Traveled to Charleston ~ South Carolina ~ USA
Was looking to get out of town with my use-it-or-lose-it vacation, asked for ideas of where to go for a week in March that fit our budget. Meridith got back to me right away with 4 different suggestions. We booked within 24 hours and just got back from a week in Charleston. Very fun trip! So great to escape the snow and cold for a week. Thank you, Meridith.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Bonnie - so glad you enjoyed Charleston - such a grand old Southern city! Thank you - look forward to assisting you again soon!
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Amazing trip on Rocky Mountaineer

Reviewed By Kim - Saint Paul | Traveled to Canada
Meridith was extremely easy to work with. She took care of all our needs. Our trip was originally booked for last year but had to be rescheduled. Meridith was on top of everything – new tour schedule, flight changes and changes to insurance. She also set up a few things we did not think of, and we are glad she did. It made the trip that much more enjoyable. Meridith was extremely responsive to all our questions. She often had to follow up with Rocky Mountaineer or our airline and made sure we were always in the loop on what was going on.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Kim and Gary, My pleasure assisting with your Rocky Mountaineer vacation! So glad you enjoyed your trip!
13 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Best trip ever!

Reviewed By Jodi - Apple Valley MN | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
She was very helpful in finding us a perfect location for our vacation. The flight and the Resort we're both awesome!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thanks Jodi! So glad you enjoyed PV!
34 of 65 people found this review helpful
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Hawaiian Holiday

Reviewed By Cynthia - St. Paul MN | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Meridith has been my travel agent for many years. She takes the headache out of travel planning. Her insider knowledge and experience translate into great travel experiences. Plus she's fun! I highly recommend her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you! It was my pleasure to assist you and your friend's first trip to Hawaii!
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
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We Always Use Meridith!

Reviewed By Mari - MINNEAPOLIS | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
With each trip we have planned with Meridith travel is safe and smooth and most importantly delightful. Hotel choices have ranged from high end to creative small places, always conveniently located for travel through cities. Recommendations have been excellent on every trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Mari! I appreciate your comments and know that I will always try my best to make your trip the best possible!
15 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Island Hopping Adventure

Reviewed By Mari - Minneapolis and Orange County | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Every single detail was covered, every question answered quickly, and best of all the BEST choices made of lodgings on each island! We are so appreciative of Meridith's experience and professionalism. Every trip has been perfect!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Mari! SO enjoy planning your adventures!
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All the Viking River Cruises.

Reviewed By B.Jo - Saint Paul, MN | Traveled to France ~ Europe
We have worked with Meridith over 20 years, and we have total faith that she will come through for us no matter the situation. She recently spent hours on the phone with Delta making it possible for us to use difficult to retrieve "points" to cover a round trip first class ticket to Cabo. We love her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Brenda!
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Island hopping in Greece !

Reviewed By Carol - Chino Hills , California | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Meridith planned the whole trip. We just told her where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do ! Very professional!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Carol! I enjoyed assisting you with the Greek islands!
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The choice we made was an excellent vacation.

Reviewed By Jane and three daughters - St. Paul, Mn | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Meredith is very personable And desires to get the most information from you to discern exactly what type of vacation you are looking for. She is very thorough in her options she offers you according to your desires. Meredith always communicates via email to confirm a phone conversation. And she’s very timely in getting the documents to you that are necessary for your travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Jane! It was my pleasure planning the trip to the Dominican Republic for you and your daughters! Meridith
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Springtime in Paris!

Reviewed By Mari - MINNEAPOLIS | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Every hotel, connection, and recommendation was perfect, including the time of year to travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
So glad the trip was a success! Thank you for allowing me to assist!
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
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Great Family Vacation

Reviewed By Chris - Eagan, MN | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Meredith provided great recommendations for our trip, was timely in her responses to us and extremely thorough in preparing our travel documents. I will definitely work with Meredith for future trips as it was great to not have to take all of that on myself. She handled all of the details and ensured that our trip would be perfect!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Chris! Especially these days traveling during Covid it is so important that our clients be as prepared as possible and that is our goal as professional travel advisors! I look forward to assisting you and your family again in the future!
12 of 26 people found this review helpful
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Trip of a Life Time!!

Reviewed By Fishermen's Inn - Victor, Idaho | Traveled to Sitka ~ Alaska ~ USA
She was fantastic, she helped us plan our dream vacation and kept us updated when our flights or anything else changed with our trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! I appreciate it !
47 of 96 people found this review helpful
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Special bucket list trip!

Reviewed By MEK - Saint Paul, MN | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Meridith knew what we were looking for in a vacation and was able to hit all the marks. The trip was well planned out and all went off without a hitch. The accommodations were outstanding. The car and air travel went very smoothly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Mary! So happy you and Tom enjoyed your trip to Ireland!
10 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Viking cruise ship in Europe was outstanding.

Reviewed By Jane - Eagan | Traveled to Europe
Meridith has been very helpful in booking trips for myself and a friend. I trust her advice.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you Jane! I enjoy working with you and your friend and appreciate your feedback on your experiences!
8 of 19 people found this review helpful
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Working in our best interest

Reviewed By Judy O - Wood bury, MN | Traveled to Africa
Meridith always finds interesting things for us to do, knows the best way to get travel goals accomplished, and looks for savings. She stays up to date on the many travel changes that happen these days.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Meridith O'Toole responded:
Thank you - I appreciate your feedback!
14 of 31 people found this review helpful
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CIE tour to Ireland

Reviewed By Lynne - Mendota Heights, MN | Traveled to Dublin ~ Ireland ~ Europe
Meredith is a knowledgeable and professional advisor, always thinking creatively and personally for her clients. She is punctual, thorough and well respected. We had no worries about any part of our travels because of her work and followthrough. Highly recommended!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
46 of 95 people found this review helpful
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