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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
    • USA
      • Alabama
      • Florida
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
      • Louisiana
      • Michigan
      • New York
      • MIssissippi
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
  • Travel Styles
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
    • Virtual Travel
  • Resources
    • Festivals
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
      • Downsizing
      • Kitchen
      • Home Office
      • Time Management
      • 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes
    • DIY
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    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
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    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Margarita Ibbott

Margarita Ibbott is a travel and lifestyle blogger. She blogs about travel in Canada, the United States and Europe giving practical advice through restaurant, hotel and attraction reviews. She writes for DownshiftingPRO.com and other online media outlets.

Hotel Travel Guide: Where to Stay in County Donegal

February 28, 2026February 16, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Shandon Hotel Spa Photo Credit Paul Ibbott

Where to Stay in County Donegal County Donegal offers an extraordinary range of accommodations perfectly positioned along the Wild Atlantic Way, from seaside spas and beachfront retreats to restored castles, Georgian country houses, golf resorts, … Read more

Bring on the Seafood: 15 Great places to Eat in County Donegal

February 27, 2026February 12, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Fresh Oyster Guinness Bread Arnolds Hotel Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

County Donegal’s food scene is deeply rooted in place, with menus shaped by the Atlantic and surrounding farmland. You’ll find plenty of seafood – oysters, mussels, chowder, and simply grilled fish – alongside slow-cooked lamb, … Read more

Grand Theatre’s Primary Trust: Quirky Triumph Over Trauma in London Ontario

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Peter N. Bailey Durae McFarlane Primary Trust Photo Credit Dahlia Katz via the Grand Theatre

When you read the words ‘Pulitzer Prize Winner’ you think about epic productions: Hamilton, A Chorus Line, A Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman… generation defining plays written by some of the best authors … Read more

What Are the Best Hotels for 2026? Margarita Ibbott’s 19 Hotel-Scoop Picks

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Hotel Le Capitole at Night Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

What Are the Best Hotels for 2026? I am sharing my hotel reviews in 2025. In my 19 Hotel-Scoop picks you’ll find my detailed, observations and hotel reviews from Hotel-Scoop.com and Amateur Traveler. I share … Read more

Rabbie’s Northern Ireland Tour: The Giant’s Causeway & Game of Thrones

January 10, 2026December 16, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Grey Abbey Rabbies Tour of NI Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

After an extensive visit to County Donegal in Ireland, we were not quite finished exploring the Emerald Isle.  When the opportunity arose to take Rabbie’s 3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin, it was an … Read more

Titanic Belfast Review: Ultimate 2025 Guide from Rabbie’s Northern Ireland Tour

December 16, 2025December 13, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Titanic Museum Belfast Photo Credit Paul Ibbott

One of the undeniable highlights of our Rabbie’s 3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin was this extended stop at Titanic Belfast. I wanted to provide a separate Titanic Belfast review to see if it … Read more

5-Day Donegal Road Trip Itinerary: Wild Atlantic Way from Letterkenny to Sligo

March 3, 2026December 5, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point at Horn Head Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

The first time I visited Ireland was in 2018 with my eldest daughter—a competitive Irish dancer for 11 years—who joined me to discover a country familiar from books, songs, and history, yet full of mystery. … Read more

Enchanting Holiday Magic: Disney’s Frozen at London’s Grand Theatre

January 24, 2026November 22, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Ensemble Disneys Frozen Photo Credit Dahlia Katz via The Grand Theatre

Always a delight, the Grand Theatre’s highly anticipated holiday production delivers. The Grand’s production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical is currently running in London, Ontario, built around the beloved story of sisters Elsa and … Read more

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Margarita Ibbott ~ I.am.DownshiftingPRO

DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

DownshiftingPRO is where seasoned travel wisdom meets authentic adventure for the 50+ traveler hungry for luxury, culture, and meaningful experiences. I’m Margarita —a storyteller, organizer, and passionate explorer who blends solo escapes, trips with my husband, and multi-generational family adventures.

Whether I’m savouring exquisite culinary delights, wandering through world-class museums, connecting with Indigenous cultures, or indulging in luxury stays, I go beyond the surface to bring destinations alive.

As a regular contributor to HotelScoop.com, I spotlight exceptional hotels and resorts that understand the mature traveler’s craving for comfort, style, and culturally rich experiences.

DownshiftingPRO delivers insider tips, travel hacks, and heartfelt stories—seasoned with humour, wanderlust, and the kind of family travel that’s equal parts connection and celebration.

Europe, the US, or Canada, I’ve got your go-to itinerary for travelers who want to explore on their own terms, balancing solo journeys, couple getaways, and lively multi-generational but with cocktails.

I’m always on the lookout for my next adventure.

The question remains: where will we go next?

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