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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
    • Money Saving Tips
    • Family
    • Recipes
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • 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.

Where to Go this Summer? Try these Travel Alternatives to Europe

November 11, 2023July 18, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Curacao @DownshiftingPRO

The average cost of a roundtrip flight from the United States to Europe is $1167, which is $300 more than the average from last summer. Many European vacations are fully booked far before the summer … Read more

Where Is Malta? 8 Irresistible Reasons to Visit

November 11, 2023July 16, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Malta Harbout Photo Credit Christophe Faugere CanvaPro

As a Maltese expat, having lived in multiple countries, it has become apparent over the years that Malta is not known to everyone. Depending on where you are in the world, especially outside of Europe, … Read more

10 Family Fun Things To Do in Cocoa Beach

July 15, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott

Cocoa Beach, Florida, is home to beautiful beaches, surfing, fishing, delicious seafood, and much more, making it the perfect choice for a family vacation. Just an hour from Orlando, on Florida’s east coast, Cocoa Beach … Read more

14 Best National Parks in The USA To Visit in 2023

November 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Zion National Park Utah Photo Credit Mick Haupt CanvaPro

The United States is home to an incredible variety of breathtaking national parks, each offering unique landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor experiences. With over 60 national parks (plus lakeshores, seashores, and more) and over 52 million … Read more

How to Care for Fish While Traveling on Vacation

July 8, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Jelly Fish at Canadas Ripleys aquarium in Toronto @DownshiftingPRO

Aquarium keeping can be a very fulfilling hobby, though it can be high maintenance. Fishkeepers know the stress of finding an arrangement that works if they are ever absent. But preparing can be easy if … Read more

Barbie’s Pink Hotels and Vacation Rentals

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Luxury Ocean Front House 1

Are you ready to live out your ultimate Barbie dreams? The Barbiecore trend is taking over the world thanks to the 2023 release of the Barbie movie. Since the announcement of Margot Robbie and Ryan … Read more

Addicted to Words: How Audiobooks Transformed My Reading Experience from Pages to Soundwaves

February 3, 2024July 8, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Audiobooks Photo credit Karolina Grabowski CanvaPro

I am obsessed with reading. I’ve belonged to one book club or another for 27 years. I love the idea of reading as a form of community and accountability. Primarily, I’ve read physical books (hardcover … Read more

Indigenous Tourism in the Olympic Peninsula

November 9, 2025July 7, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula 7 Day Itinerary

In the face of unforeseen circumstances, our girl’s getaway to the Pacific Northwest refused to be deterred. Determined to embark on an extraordinary adventure, I enlisted the company of my eldest daughter for an immersive … 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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