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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
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      • 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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    • 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.

Where are the Tri-Cities Washington & what amazing things can you do there?

June 3, 2022May 31, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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After our awesome trip to Vancouver, Washington, and Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, l headed east to find out where are the Tri-Cities in Washington State. Comprising of the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland (and … Read more

10 Free Things to Do in Vancouver WA #TBEXTricities

March 23, 2023May 7, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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Vancouver Washington was a great starting point on our road trip through the Pacific Northwest with the final destination being #TBEXtricities in Eastern Washington. I flew into Portland, OR (PDX) airport which is a quick … Read more

What is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022?

May 5, 2022April 28, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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Are you wondering what is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022? Stratford is back and it’s better than ever. After a two-year hiatus from performances inside the theatres, we are being welcomed back with … Read more

12 Free Museums in Toronto with the Toronto Public Library

April 25, 2024April 6, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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Did you know if you are a member of the Toronto Public Library you can access free museums in Toronto? Whether you have a local library membership or you buy an annual non-resident pass, there … Read more

Room at The Grand Theatre in London – You should go! #LdnOnt

November 5, 2022March 10, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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The irony is not lost on us. We had bought our tickets to see the North American premiere of Room at The Grand Theatre in 2020. Then the pandemic hit and we were all placed … Read more

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto – You absolutely should go!

February 24, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Detail of a souvenir tile from Iran The Aga Khan Museum of Toronto @DownshiftingPRO

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto When you have limited knowledge of Islam but want to learn more, it behooves you to visit The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. We visited a few weeks ago … Read more

Quebec Maritime Itinerary – Your Epic 12-Day Road Trip

January 10, 2023February 14, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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There is no question you will never regret visiting La Belle Province – Quebec. Although you start in the capital – Quebec City – you will quickly find yourself in rural Quebec on this epic … Read more

10 Best things to do in the Saguenay Fjord Region of Quebec – @SaguenayLac

April 15, 2024February 12, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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You may know about the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships, and even my beloved Quebec Maritime, but you may not know as much about the Saguenay Fjord and the Saguenay-Lac St. Jean region of Quebec. It … 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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