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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.

5 Things to Bring to a Pool Playdate– Food, Drinks + your @GoPro @BestBuy #GoProatBestBuy

December 13, 2020June 17, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

  I have always wanted a pool but our backyard is not conducive to having one unless I get a $20,000 retaining wall.  Well that is not going to happen since I have to get … Read more

Summer Containers – Fast, Easy and Cheap #Gardening with @DownshiftingPRO

September 30, 2020June 15, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

It is spring and time for a change.  Its that time of year when I want to create Easy, Fast and Cheap summer containers for my front yard. Twice a year, I change the containers … Read more

Amazing view of Jurassic World on 4K SUHD TV @SamsungTVUSA  @BestBuy #SUHDatBestBuy

February 11, 2022June 4, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

These last few months I have found myself watching movies with our kids that are either sequels or remakes of movies that I watched in the 80s.  Just this week, I went to see Mad … Read more

6 Ways to Order Coffee in Spain–A lesson in Great Coffee

January 28, 2020June 2, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I fell in love. I fell hard. I fell fast. I love my cortado. I  learned how to order coffee in Spain very quickly once I knew the correct lingo. I have always loved the … Read more

3 Quick Tips on Living A Simple & Sustainable Life

August 20, 2020May 31, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

If your stress levels are soaring, you don’t spend as much time as you’d like with your family, or you feel guilty about your household’s impact on the environment, it could be time to take … Read more

4 M– Eight Things You Should Organize After Travelling #Organizing #Travel

February 3, 2021May 18, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I finally got home yesterday from a 20-day trip to Spain and France.  There is so much to write about and show you, I don’t even know where to start (or that is what it … Read more

Thanks to the TBEX sponsors for all the great Content Ideas – TBEXcostabrava

April 10, 2023May 2, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

There are many lessons that are learned when you travel.  Challenging yourself to try a solo travel adventure is one thing. I certainly learned a few lessons when I decided to do exactly that. I … Read more

I have a little secret…I’m headed to Barcelona & Lloret de Mar for #TBEX

March 28, 2023April 21, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
TBEX Costa Brava Lloret de Mar @DownshiftingPRO 1

I have been a very quiet little mouse these days.  Well about as quiet as I can be.  That is a bit of a stretch for this girl. I had my heart on spending a … 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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