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DownshiftingPRO

  • 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.

Best Practices for Selling Clothes + Tips That’ll Make You Money

September 16, 2022February 9, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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The classic question – “Do you think I could sell this?” It comes up in every single closet decluttering session with my clients (no kidding.) There’s often a look in their eyes; a mixture of … Read more

6 Intriguing things to do in London, Ontario – Museum Virtual Tours #LdnOnt

January 16, 2023February 6, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Fanshawe Pioneer Village with Mom @DownshiftingPRO

From artifacts to military archives, photographs to pioneer crafts, there are plenty of things to do in London, ON #LdnOnt leading up to Family Day.

Québec Winter Carnival from home – #ColdorNot

March 8, 2022February 4, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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Québec Winter Carnival Activities 2021 Although we are all pining to get back to travel, we also know its best to keep close to home. One of the best winter activities in Canada is to … Read more

8 Unconventional Scandinavian Dramas on Netflix to watch when you want to travel

April 15, 2024February 2, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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Scandinavian Continuing with the series on how to travel with Netflix we welcome the world of Nordic Noir. Serial killers, police dramas and psychological thrillers are the mainstay of this genre. I’ve covered English language … Read more

10+ Daring Winter Activities in Quebec Maritime #DreamNowTravelLater

April 10, 2023January 24, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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There are so many daring and exciting winter activities in @QuebecMaritime that you’ll have trouble choosing from skiing, ice fishing, ice climbing, snowmobiling, tubing, and so much more!

Sensational Room Makeover Ideas for 2021 with Benjamin Moore

March 24, 2021January 16, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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It’s done. I’m so excited. Not as excited as my daughter is. She’s been wanting a colour change for a while now and over the Christmas break, my husband made it a reality for her. … Read more

What to watch on Netflix in Spanish & French when you’re stuck at home but want to travel – 13+ shows

April 15, 2024January 9, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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Foreign Language Series on Netflix The beauty of being multilingual is that I am able to watch other shows and movies in the language they were written it. That is if those languages are French … Read more

Organizing with DPRO – 2 Easy Tasks: Organizing Kitchen Utensils and Cutlery Drawer

July 2, 2022January 5, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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As we enter Day 5 of the #OrganizingWithDPRO challenge, I review one of my favourite organizing tasks. Organizing kitchen utensils and cutlery is something I probably do 2 to 3 times a year. I love … 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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