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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.

Intriguing Culinary Tourism is an Essential Part of Travel

February 16, 2023January 17, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Culinary travel

Culinary tourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. Experts estimate interest in gastronomic tours will increase more than 16 percent a year for the next ten years. While some people travel to see … Read more

Visit The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa – Indigenous Art

April 10, 2025January 10, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Maman by Louise Bourgeois DownshiftingPRO scaled e1673659753972

It had been nearly ten years since we visited the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa as a family, so l was excited to return recently. Just as last time, we managed to waive both … Read more

Goodreads Book Challenge 2022 – 40+ Books Read

January 16, 2023December 31, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Goodreads

What a year! No one can say that 2022 was uneventful. With the Pandemic still at play, many of us turned to solitary activities: exercise, cooking, reading. My choice was the latter in a big … Read more

7 Unique Experiences in New Orleans – Food, Beverage and Art

April 25, 2024December 30, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Bella Blue at SoBou in New Orleans Photo Credit ThriftymommasTips

The city of excess … one would think that is Las Vegas, New York City or Los Angeles but I am certain that many would count NOLA in the mix. From Mardi Gras to swamp … Read more

The Top 5 Family Friendly Things To Do in Colorado Springs

June 27, 2024December 27, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs Colorado photo credit CanvaPro

More than 23.7 million people visited the Pikes Peak Region in 2021, according to Visit Colorado Springs. You might be wondering what is drawing so many to the “Centennial State.” There are plenty of things … Read more

A Christmas Market: 10 of the Best To Get Into The Holiday Spirit

November 15, 2025December 22, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Toronto Christmas Market Distrillery District photo credit @DownshiftingPRO

Christmas markets fill Europe’s cities during the holiday season and offer many different activities. A Christmas market, also known as an advent market, is a street market that celebrates Christmas during the four weeks of … Read more

15 Fun Things to Do in London Ontario during the Holidays #LdnOnt

January 16, 2023December 9, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Holly Jolly Holiday Market Covent Garden Market Things to do in London Ontario 1

Things to do in London Ontario over the Holidays With the holiday season in full swing, you know you are going to have fun. We have found 15 Fun things to do in London Ontario … Read more

What is RFID and where to find it – Beside-U Bags & Accessories

June 24, 2023December 8, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Beside U backpack RFID protection red

What is RFID? Wonder how to keep all your personal banking information… well, personal? Do you even know what is RFID?  You need to know what RFID is, where to find it and how to … 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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