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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.

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

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

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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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