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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.

Amazing! Where to Kayak in Florida–Melbourne, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville Beach & St. Augustine

October 5, 2022November 22, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Where to kayak and paddleboard in FLORIDA DownshiftingPRO thumb

I am a National Lifeguard Service lifeguard.  Yes, even when I was in my forties, I  re-certified my lifeguard qualifications.  I taught thousands of kids to swim.  I showed adolescents in leadership courses how to … Read more

Two Iconic Hotels in St. Augustine, Florida Now House a Museum and a College #VisitFlorida

December 13, 2020November 16, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Dressing Downton at The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine Florida 1

St. Augustine had been on my bucket list for years.  I had heard about its beauty and history but I was not prepared to be won over by the Spanish colonial architecture, the museums and … Read more

Social Justice Club & Mission Trips – Lessons for Life for my Teens #CatholicTeachers

July 30, 2019November 14, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Catholic Teachers YMC DownshiftingPRO

Catholic School education matters and the people who work with children matter even more – Catholic Teachers are the backbone of great education in Ontario.  Early on in my relationship with my husband, I made … Read more

Planning a Girls Getaway and Making it memorable #VisitFlorida

April 10, 2023November 9, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Planning a Girls Getaway with @DownshiftingPRO

We’ve been planning a girls getaway for months.  It has been a while in the making.  Lots of back and forth. Deciding who to invite on this epic girls trip.  Searching for interesting destinations and … Read more

A Visual Guide to the Many Shades of Green in Ireland

January 7, 2025November 3, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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How is it possible there are so many shades of green in Ireland? That was the first thought that struck me when I drove through the Irish countryside. It was early fall and rain was … Read more

Wasaga Beach: Are you Retirement Ready? Beach Access and Community Living In Canada!

August 20, 2020October 29, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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Are you retirement ready?  Have you started to plan for those years that are not quite senior citizen but are post child-rearing?  There is a wonderful in between time, when you will get the opportunity … Read more

Lloret de Mar Maritime Museum & Town Hall Plaza Costa Brava, Spain #TBEX

September 16, 2022October 26, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Lloret Maritime Museum Loret de Mar Spain TBEX 2012

Costa Brava in Spain conjures images of sunny beaches on the Mediterranean with small fishing villages and tourist towns (Lloret de Mar) scattered along the coast.  Although the literal translation of Costa Brava is the … Read more

My Happiness Project–My Take on it #Friendships

May 20, 2020September 9, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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This is my happiness Project. I have a really good friend.  She’s a new friend to me.  I met her a few years back but in the last year or so, we’ve become great friends.  … 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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