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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.

November Editorial Calendar for Bloggers–Printable–Save the Date

August 20, 2020November 2, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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If you are a blogger one of the best things that you can do to make life easier and a bit more organized is to use an editorial calendar to keep track of important events … Read more

Four Points Sheraton Hotel–Rush Street in Chicago #HotelReview #Travel Thursday

October 6, 2019October 30, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

Four Points Sheraton Hotel–Rush Street in Chicago #HotelReview #Travel Thursday This is the second time that I had stayed at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. The first time was with a few girlfriends … Read more

You are Loved…You are a Brave Man…You are a Good Man– Honouring a Fallen Soldier

August 20, 2020October 25, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

I needed to process this.  I needed to have the events that happened on Wednesday morning just settle in and let me process what was happening in our nation’s capital.  Why?  Why, would a young … Read more

World Vision Holiday Gift Catalogue–You can make a difference–My Christmas Wishlist

December 13, 2020October 15, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Who would have known.   Of all the places in the world that she could have gone… who would have known that my good friend and colleague, Paula Schuck would be sent to Colombia.  A … Read more

What I want for Christmas from @Bestbuy is a GoPro Action Camera #GoProatBestBuy–Holiday Gift Ideas

December 13, 2020October 13, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Can you believe this little camera that you see above made these great photos?   Loading Just hangin with a whale shark #oslob #whaleshark #Philippines View on Instagram I have to say, I am new … Read more

Networking Tips after BlissdomCA–5 Tips on Keeping Track of your Contacts on LinkedIn

September 2, 2020October 7, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Networking Tips – Tips on Keeping Track of your Contacts on LinkedIn after BlissdomCA   I came back on Sunday from attending Blissdom Canada, the largest and most influential social media conference for bloggers in … Read more

Prep for the Holidays with Appliances from @BestBuy #holidayprep

December 13, 2020October 6, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have to admit, I am a planner.  I like calendars, I like lists, I like looking to the future and planning it now so I can enjoy it later.  I have already started  making … Read more

5 things to add to your Blogger – Editorial Calendar–October 2014

May 28, 2021October 2, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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One of the best things to have when you are blogging is an editorial calendar.  It is a way to keep track of when you blogged what.  A calendar with all of the internationally recognized … 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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