Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO

ParkbridgeLife Community in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. or Alberta

April 10, 2025April 11, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I am exhausted. Aren’t you? I am tired of the cold and the snow and now the rain. I am ready for a vacation. I warm. fun. easy. vacation. How about you? Last summer … Read more

DownshiftingPRO reviews the #NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R8000 Tri-Band WiFi Router #TechTuesday

April 24, 2021April 7, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I am a girl… well, truth be told, I am a middle age woman. I have serious girly tendencies when it comes to technology. I am afraid of installing just about anything that has words … Read more

BOOM Chicka BOOM UE (Ultimate Ears) Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speakers Review #Tech

January 11, 2019April 4, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

UE (Ultimate Ears) Boom Bluetooth Wireless Speakers are THE BOMB! Having a good speaker is essential for any music lover. My dad taught us from a young age how wonderful music is and how it … Read more

LinkedMoms and Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Twitter Party– SAVE THE DATE–Apr. 15 @ 8 PM ET

January 11, 2019March 30, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

We are so very excited to share the news that LinkedMons and Parkbridge Lifestyles Communities will be hosting a Twitter Party on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 pm ET/5PT. Both Paula (Inkscrblr) and I (@DownshiftingPRO) … Read more

Big Apple on the 401 an Ontario Attraction

July 4, 2021March 25, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

One of the most fun stops on the way to Montréal or Ottawa from London or Toronto is a stop at The Big Apple on the 401 in Colbourne. Since we usually do that drive … Read more

4M–Spring Cleaning means Cleaning your Vacuum in 15–20 minutes

December 13, 2020March 23, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Spring Cleaning means that you have to clean everything… well, maybe not everything but you do have to put a little elbow grease to the floor. I don’t know about you but I don’t always … Read more

5 Things to do in Toronto over March Break #Travel #Ontario

February 11, 2022March 16, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I love Toronto. Never in a million years growing up in Montreal would you have ever heard me utter those words. As a proud Montrealer, I have to say that you are brought up to … Read more

Living Life to the Fullest–Carefree RV Resorts–#Carefreelifestyle Program

June 15, 2020March 9, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Thanks to Carefree RV Resorts for sponsoring today’s discussion Have you ever gone RVing? No? Why? Do you think its for the older crowd? Think again… and again…. and again! This ain’t your … Read more

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?