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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.

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

Mental Health is an important topic to discuss #BellLetsTalk

August 20, 2020January 27, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

What is Bell Let’s Talk? Bell Let’s Talk is a multi-year charitable program dedicated to the promotion and support of mental health across Canada. Since 2010, Bell has committed more than $100 million to support … Read more

Top 10 Reasons to Use a Travel Guide or How to Love a Book and Not an APP

February 22, 2022January 19, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

Reasons to Use a Travel Guide The good thing about going to a brand new city is that is has so many new discoveries just waiting for you to see them.  Maybe it will be … Read more

Dear Hubby: Here are 7 Sundae with a Cherry on Top Valentine& Gift Ideas

June 27, 2020January 16, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have a love hate relationship with Valentine’s Day.  I love the idea of celebrating love with that special special someone but I hate the overpriced flowers, cheap chocolates and exuberant ‘dinner’ packages.  I have … Read more

Organize your Homeschool in 20(ish) days January Challenge–Starts January 4–Enter to win Organizing Your Life from @DKCanada

August 20, 2020January 4, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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Are you ready for a challenge?  A month long Organizing Challenge? It is JANUARY and once again we begin another year.  We begin the year as most with New Year’s Resolutions or Words that define … 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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