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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.

TELUS Learning Specialist–Understanding how to use my New Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

November 27, 2022December 22, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

It has been almost two years since my iPhone 5 was stolen.  It is a day that I revisit in my head over and over.  I cannot say I was happy that four months into … Read more

7 Ways to Save for your Child’s Post-Secondary Education

April 11, 2025December 21, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

In the first post of the Heritage Funds RESP Savings Tips series, I discussed the staggering costs that we are dealing with as our eldest child entered the University of Ottawa this fall.  It was … Read more

Pamela’s Artisan Flour Blend adds a Gluten Free option to a Baking Classic–Review & Recipe #HealthyShopper

August 20, 2020December 20, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

I am a  big fan of The Healthy Shopper Spring and Fall choices.  I have been reviewing their products for  over a year now and to be honest with you, there has not been a … Read more

5 Reasons you should have Winter Tires #SailunTires

June 15, 2020December 19, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

It seems like a thousand years ago that we had a very long winter with an awful lot of snow. It does not matter in the least that we have no snow on the ground … Read more

CRUNCH TIME – Great holiday gift ideas from Best Buy–#HintingSeason

August 20, 2020December 18, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

Great holiday gift ideas from Best Buy It is the last weekend before Christmas.  Are you ready yet? Have you made a firm dent into your family’s wish list?  I have to say that we … Read more

Best Buy is the Ultimate Destination for the Latest Cameras and Camcorders #CamerasatBestBuy #HintingSeason

December 13, 2020December 13, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

There is nothing better that you can give a new parent, a grand parent or a blogger (#HintingSeason is in full effect) for Christmas (or birthday or anniversary or I just want to celebrate the … Read more

4M–Organizing your Rubbermaid Food Storage Containers and Product Review of Easy Find Lids #EFL

December 13, 2020December 8, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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    4M Organizing your Food Storage Containers Two weeks ago, I reviewed the wonderful Lunch Blox system by Rubbermaid and this week we continue with a review of the Easy Find Lids system from … Read more

Canon is a Great Family Gift Idea From @BestBuy #CanonatBestBuy #HintingSeason @CanonUSAimaging

August 20, 2020December 7, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
Canon Holiday Image

Can you remember what Christmas was like when you were a kid?  Do you remember the Christmas tree decorating, the smell of the turkey in the oven?  Do you remember what you got for Christmas?  … 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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