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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
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    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
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    • 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.

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – Bananas in Pyjamas

July 30, 2019February 6, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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Bananas in Pyjamas Bananas for Pyjamas Updated: Feb6, 2017 One of my favourite and original 4M posts, I’ve added a few tips but the same principles still apply Set limits on the number of clothes … Read more

Wordless Wednesday – New Travel Videos on my YouTube Channel

August 20, 2020January 18, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have recently been experimenting with videos. When I travel I tend to take a lot of pictures and a few videos.  I’ve learned to not be afraid of appearing on camera (though you will be hard pressed to see me take a selfie), speaking in front of a camera or on radio seems to be less intimidating for me.

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Bags, Bags, Bags–4M–Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes #GO_DPRO

May 15, 2020January 16, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

As part of my organizing series – 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – here’s a quick task to do: clean out all of your grocery bags, bags, bags.  In today’s world, we are very … Read more

4M – 31 Days to an Organized, Happier or Better Life… Challenges to Help you Start

April 10, 2023January 2, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

There are different ways to start a new year. Most of us start off with good intentions. Many of us are looking for inspiration. Many of us have rituals that we follow every year.  I … Read more

Just GO! You will love La La Land–Great Holiday Movie

December 13, 2020December 27, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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I sighed… “I loved that movie,” I said. “I loved it all: the dancing, the romance… the jazz”.  I was reeling from all the imagery that was magical… ‘magical realism’ I told my husband.  “That … Read more

Authentic Colombian food in Curacao–Seek and you Shall find

February 11, 2022December 23, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

Colombian food in Curacao Even though you find yourself in one country, you may find you’re eating food from other countries. In Curacao, I quickly came to realize there is a distinct influence from Venezuela and … Read more

Curacao – Spectacular food and a short road trip–#RightNowInCuracao #DPROtravel

February 11, 2022December 13, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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First Impressions: Right Now in Curacao As I find myself at the airport at 5:30 am awaiting my flight to Toronto, I wonder what the day will hold.  Little did I know I would get … Read more

Office Makeover Spray Paint or Regular Paint Part 2

March 23, 2022December 2, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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As I continue with my dramatic office makeover I wanted to share the second installment in the series -Spray Paint or Regular Paint.   You can see how I stared the project in Part One … 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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