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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.

Re-creating a Perfect First Date– Crab Thermidor Cannelloni: Valentine’s Day Recipe #Recipes4Romance

June 15, 2020January 25, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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This Valentine’s day will be the 23rd anniversary of our first date.  When I met my husband, I was new to Vancouver and British Columbia and there were so many things that I wanted to … Read more

America Hustle – Movie Review by @DownshiftingPRO Award Winning…

June 15, 2020January 15, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am a sucker for a good movie trailer.  I love being teased by good acting, one-liners and a spectacular cast.  The problem is that sometimes all of the hype is just that hype and … Read more

Join @LinkedMoms for our First 2014 Twitter Chat–What’s Your WORD?

February 16, 2023January 7, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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January is GO Month… Get Organized and get going.  If there is one month when most people set goals, make resolutions and look at the glass half full, its January. Yesterday I was working chipping … Read more

Cold Weather Alert–London/Middlesex–Tips on Keeping warm

January 2, 2018January 7, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Today was the first day of school after the Christmas Break and I think I was more excited to have the kids go back to school then they were.  Kids being kids (and my being … Read more

2014 January Get Organized Month– January 1-15, 2014

September 16, 2022January 2, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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January is GO Month. That means that it is time to start the year off right and GET ORGANIZED.  Jan. 1 Update your new 2014 calendar with important business and personal dates: monthly birthdays, anniversaries, … Read more

Canadian Blogs to Follow–Pinterest Darling & Good Reads for you…

May 7, 2022December 31, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Canadian Bloggers to Follow on Pinterest A few months ago I put together a collaborative board on Pinterest to bring together great Canadian Blogs to Follow.  It was such a big hit that I have … Read more

ELF at @TheGrandLondon–#LdnOnt Nov. 20–Jan4–You NEED to GO!

May 7, 2022December 28, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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As a family we have made it a holiday tradition to see the holiday production at The Grand Theatre in London.  Opened in 1901, The Grand has a long standing tradition here and continues to … Read more

Bannock in Toronto Canadian Fare at its best–Restaurant Review

May 28, 2021December 26, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Photo Credit: bannock website bannock located on the corner of Bay and Queen Street Toronto This was my second visit to Bannock.  Located on the corner of Bay and Queen Street in downtown Toronto, its … 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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