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DownshiftingPRO

  • 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.

4M – Daylight Saving’s Time Checkup #organizing

December 13, 2020March 9, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time means a change in time and a time for change. Today I usually post a 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes that gives you a task that should only … Read more

A Letter to the Young Women in my Life commemorating International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023March 8, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
International Womens Day Letter to Young Women @DownshiftingPRO

Celebrating International Women’s Day Dear young women in my life celebrating International Women’s Day: I am mainly writing to the young women in my life that bring me joy everyday of their lives.  I am writing … Read more

My New MakeUp Regime needs a NEW MakeUp Remover #GarnierSensitive

August 20, 2020March 5, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I have to say I love that my family is always ready, willing and able to take on a challenge.  I recently received a last minute opportunity to review a makeup remover. Last month, I … Read more

Wordless Wednesday – quote of the day SUCCESS

December 13, 2020March 4, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Using LinkedIn for a Small Business Owner is ESSENTIAL #LinkedIn4Biz #LinkedMoms Chat Wed. March 4 at 8 pm

May 28, 2021March 3, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

  Using LinkedIn for a Small Business Owner is ESSENTIAL #LinkedIn4Biz #LinkedMoms Chat Wed. March 4 at 8 pm     Have you ever wondered about how to use LinkedIn properly?   I’m not talking … Read more

Editorial Calendar and Writing Prompts for March 2015

August 20, 2020March 1, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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It is the first of March and time to consider a new Editorial Calendar and Writing Prompts for March 2015.  It is never easy being a blogger.  There are so many things that we want … Read more

Interesting Pinterest Boards That you Wouldn’t Expect

August 20, 2020February 22, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I love Pinterest.  Who doesn’t  it has a plethora of pictures that are just waiting to teach you, show you, inspire you our simply entertain you. If you don’t know how to decoupage a tin … Read more

Wordless Wednesday – Father – Daughter Reunion.

December 13, 2020February 19, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

My husband is off to Vancouver but since he’s flying into Ottawa for the day.  Here is their selfie. DH and I attended a fundraiser last Thursday for the Alhzeimer Society of London and Middlesex.  … 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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