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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.

Why Volunteering Defines us as a #1 Caring Family –

January 21, 2023August 16, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am a Volunteer Superhero.  For as long as I can remember, I have volunteered.  When I was in high school, I volunteered to get our yearbook published and I volunteered to help with our … Read more

Summer Fun = Water Safety–Swimming is a Life Skill

August 20, 2020August 6, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

Swimming is a life skill.Period. No truer words were spoken.  I have to say that my love of water, swimming and water safety came at a young age.  When I was a kid, I was … Read more

Twelfth Night–Why Shakespeare is IMPORTANT in High School #SummerOfStratford #DPROtravel

April 24, 2020August 1, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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Introduction This summer, I could not help myself when I saw the playbill for the Stratford Festival.  One of the best if not the best Shakespeare festivals in North America, Stratford always puts together a … Read more

Size Matters–Home2Suites by Hilton– Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama

April 10, 2023July 27, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Home2Suites Huntsville Alabama @DownshiftingPRO TBEX 2017 1

Home2Suites Huntsville – Research Park – Hotel Review I cannot believe you could get a hotel room this big and not pay an arm and a leg.  When you have a large family or you … Read more

My Benjamin Moore Home – How to make 1 small bathroom look big again

March 24, 2021July 25, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Bathroom Makeover from Georgian Bay to Weston Flax with Benjamin Moore DownshiftingPRO thumb

My Benjamin Moore Home Going from dark blue to a pale yellow is quite the transition.  It was a dramatic change but one that we welcomed!  When we moved to this house 13 years ago, … Read more

How to Declutter: 60+ Easy Items to Toss out NOW

May 4, 2020July 10, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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60+ Easy Items to Toss out NOW– How to Declutter You need to make a few changes and they need to be as painless as possible.  Sometimes we overthink what we need to do.  Deciding … Read more

SESQUI–A Visual Symphony Celebrating Canada’s 150 #SESQUI2017

April 22, 2024June 29, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

SESQUI 2017 Ever wonder what makes our nation so great?  It is the natural beauty that surrounds us.  We are the second largest country in the world and we have a huge diversity of people … Read more

Guys and Dolls – The Summer of Stratford– World Class Theater Just 1 Hour from Toronto or #LdnOnt

July 22, 2020June 23, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

I live 45 minutes away from one of the best Shakespeare theatre companies in the world.  The Stratford Festival has been around since 1953 with its opening performance staring Sir Alec Guinness as Richard II … 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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