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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
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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.

You Have to go – 20 Stunning New York State Parks to visit

May 10, 2025March 4, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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At first mention, New York conjures images of towering skyscrapers and masses of people. The state is much more than a large, energetic city. New York is home to 180 beautiful state parks for you … Read more

Tip toeing through the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa in 2023

March 1, 2023February 27, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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The Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa At the end of April and for most of May you will be enchanted to see the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa. The National Capital Region (including Ottawa and … Read more

Guide to the Spectacular Las Fallas Festival in València

April 16, 2024February 25, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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La Fallas Festival in València, Spain A parade of very elaborate floats and efigies made of wood and paper mache are made only to be burned at the end of the festival in València. Yet … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Festivals in Montreal

June 14, 2023February 23, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Festivals in Montreal are plentiful and you can plan an entire season (winter or summer) participating and enjoy the multicultural events in the city. Bundle up in the winter and stay cool in the summer … Read more

10+ Quirky & Unique Accommodations in Quebec Maritime

April 22, 2024February 21, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Winter gives way to signs of hope and planning ideas. Whether it’s a trip locally or a bucket list destination we have to make some plans. When it comes to unique accommodations in Quebec Maritime, … Read more

27 Washington DC Museums That’ll Satisfy Your Curiosity

February 19, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Washington DC museums are plentiful and offer a variety of exciting learning experiences. Whether you’re interested in art, espionage, history, science, the Armed Forces, or natural history, there’s a museum to satisfy your curiosity. Museum … Read more

Travel 25 years via BOOM X at The Grand Theatre – You’ll love the ride

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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There is a playlist. That is the most essential detail you need to know about BOOM X at The Grand Theatre. The international hit show is playing on the Spriet Stage from February 7th through 25th, 2023. … Read more

11 Simple Things Every Solo Female Traveler Should Know to Stay Safe

September 6, 2024February 15, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Solo female travel has become quite popular lately, yet many still feel unsafe traveling alone as a woman. We’ll dispel the myth that solo travel is dangerous and share 11 tips every solo female traveler … 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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