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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.

5 Tips for saving on-line–Understanding how to get a great deal

February 22, 2022March 18, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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If you follow my blog, you know that I have three wonderful but very active children.  This means that there are constant demands on our pocketbooks to dish out some cash for just about anything.  … Read more

She’s Turning 55 and @CBCOntarioToday asks: “Is Barbie welcomed in your home or not?”

February 11, 2022March 12, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was just listening to Ontario Today (a provincial call in show on CBC Radio One).  The discussion today was all about Barbie.  She celebrates her 55th Birthday this year and the host, Rita Celli, … Read more

25 Random Things About Me–the 2014 Version

February 16, 2023March 10, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I would have to say about 5 years ago someone sent me a challenge on Facebook to write out a list of 25 Random Facts about myself.  I found this kind of fun and I … Read more

How do you Use Pinterest? @DownshiftingPRO

September 2, 2020February 22, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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When was the last time that you had a look at Pinterest? I go back and forth with Pinterest.  Not because I don’t love it, its just that once you get on Pinterest, you could … Read more

Get ACTIVE on Facebook–9 Ways to get people to come by & say HELLO

June 15, 2020February 14, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

Get ACTIVE on Facebook to Get Followers to Say Hello You can find all sorts of interesting things on Facebook… that is if Facebook wants you to see them.  WHAT? you say… In the past … Read more

Katie needs your Help Stem Cell Clinic in Cambridge, ON Feb. 22 Fighting Leukemia

June 15, 2020February 6, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I wanted to share this post with you because as you know fighting Leukemia is something I am familiar with.  It was not I that had to fight the fight but my sister.  When I … Read more

Crocodile Rock, Saturday Night & Your Song–Elton John just kept the hits on Coming- Concert Review

June 15, 2020February 5, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last fall when tickets went on sale for Elton John, I was excited by the prospect of seeing him.  I had never seen Sir Elton John in concert and I had to admit this was … Read more

Bell Lets Talk Day–Tweet, post the image, send a text for #MentalHealth to Help Canadians

June 15, 2020January 28, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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“One in five Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point in time in their lives.” ` Canadian Institute of Health Research Bell Lets Talk Day Today is ‪#‎BellLetsTalk‬ Day. It is … 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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