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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.

Save the Date for another @ParkbridgeLife Prize Filled Twitter Party–April 13, 2016 8 pm

January 11, 2019March 31, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

  It’s time to get together again with our LinkedMom Community to party!  Why a Twitter Party of course!  We are once again teaming up with Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities to host a twitter party in … Read more

Fun UK Trivia from the 1960 to present day Infographic–@SunLifeUK

December 13, 2020March 11, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

I have become more nostalgic as I get older.  Who doesn’t right?  It’s not a matter of thinking about ‘the good old days’.  These days are just as good as when I was younger.  As … Read more

10 things you need to Disinfect Regularly to keep Germs away– Lysol® Disinfectant Spray

March 23, 2020March 10, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
Keep Germs away with Lysol @DownshiftingPRO

The kids are always getting sick.  All I want to do is keep germs away by disinfecting your home and I think we have managed to stay healthy in part because we have certain rules … Read more

Don’t be fooled with the Hype Today’s Youth Have a Purpose in Life

June 14, 2020March 6, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

There are so many reasons we find ways of criticizing youth today: they are self-involved, they take too many selfies, they feel entitled, they have short attention spans, they are lazy – they lack a … Read more

LinkedIn Endorsements vs. Recommendations–Understanding why you should go the extra mile…

December 13, 2020March 1, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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I wrote a blog post about the virtues of having a professional photo.  It was a rant really but I got some fabulous feedback and a whole lot of questions. One question in particular really … Read more

Will you be Watching? He Named Me Malala on the National Geographic Channel

August 20, 2020February 24, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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A few years ago I watched the movie premiere about how women are represented in the media.  The name of the movie was Miss Representation.  I loved it so much that I wanted my daughters … Read more

Organizing your Sports Equipment #OrganizedBloggers

June 16, 2020February 8, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

I have a sporty spice in my house.  She has always loved sports and when she was 10 years old, she wanted something more competitive than house leagues.  At 16 years old,  she plays volleyball … Read more

World Cancer Day – How to Support a Family When Someone is Sick #WeCanICan PSA

August 20, 2020February 4, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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It is never easy when you are in the thick of fighting cancer.  My sister fought leukemia twice and won but it was not easy.  Her pain and suffering through that trying time will forever … 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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