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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.

Did you know? 21 Interesting facts about Quebec Maritime

February 3, 2023April 18, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Quebec by the Sea - Matane Sunset

View of the St. Lawrence River from Rotel Matane. Sunset over the water

Hotel Horitzo in Blanes, Spain was a Gem in Costa Brava #TBEXCostaBrava

March 25, 2022April 16, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Hotel Horitzo in Blanes Spain Costa Brava TBEX @DownshiftingPRO

UPDATE: 2021 – This hotel was recently acquired by the Pierre & Vacances chain but still remains a solid choice for your stay in Costa Brava. The hotel will reopen in April 2021 and is … Read more

Tax Season and COVID-19 Tips to Save you Time and Money

September 16, 2022April 5, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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It’s TAX SEASON and it is time to work out what to know about CRA and COVID-19 benefits. It’s time to organize your receipts and backup information put together. Instead of having everything in one … Read more

Unexpected Life Transitions: 5 Tips to make it easier

March 29, 2021March 28, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Canva Pro Hero Picture Life Transitions

Life transitions can be overwhelming and knowing how to approach them with ease and confidence can be a game-changer. This is a wonderful guest post by Ronnie Eisenberg, Professional Organizer for @DownshiftingPRO.

New on DownshiftingPRO – shifting travel trends means a positive pivot

December 4, 2022March 26, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Feature Image for Blog CANVAPRO

We are finishing the third month of 2021 which began with the culmination of the second lockdown period. I look ahead to spring and pine for the days when I can freely travel. I know … Read more

Where’s the best place to watch the sunset in Gulf Shores?

April 21, 2021March 23, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Gulf Shores Orange Beach AL @DownshiftingPRO 3

With the beaches now opened in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama, I pine to be back on a beach watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. I fell in love with this area … Read more

Moving your parents to a retirement home – positive changes after 48 years

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Retirement Home Guest Post by Pauline Hoffman from Just in Time Solutions

So, you are moving your parents to a retirement home. Whether a decision they have made on their own or it becomes a difficult decision you’ve had to help them make, this is a time … Read more

Seek out luxury: The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan – Hotel Review

April 21, 2021March 16, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Oxygen in The H Hotel Midland Michigan @DownshiftingPRO Cocktails e1615686823741

Your one request: to get away from it all. No jam-packed itinerary. No small chat with the relatives. No driving around finding parking. But what you really don’t want is mediocre food (especially bad crabcakes). … 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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