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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.

Asian Lunar New Year Celebration–special E-Gift card from BestBuy #BBYLunarNewYear

June 15, 2020December 21, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Kung Hei Fat Choi… those are the words you need to learn if you are going to wish someone a happy new year.  In the Asian culture, Chinese New Year is as important as our … Read more

#AvionVIP makes Christmas Shopping a breeze–#SmallLuxuries

June 15, 2020December 13, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am exhausted… utterly exhausted.  That is what can happen when you go on a whirlwind shopping excursion.  I live in London, Ontario and  one of the best most luxurious malls in Canada is Yorkdale … Read more

Join us tonight for #LinkedMoms Chat–Blogger Shout Out–Who do you love to follow?

May 28, 2021December 4, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Paula and I have been busy in the last few weeks getting to know and meet brands and bloggers.  Last week we attended STRUT2013. A Toronto PR agency organized a day of socializing, meeting with … Read more

Holiday Gift Guide–Winner–Emile Henry Risotto Stew pot

December 13, 2020November 20, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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If you know anything at all about me and my blog, you know that I am a big, big, big fan of Emile Henry bake and cookware.  I have been a fan since my 30th … Read more

Philanthropy–What Cause do you support? Join us for #LinkedMoms Chat at 8 pm EST – Braz for the Cause–Supporting Breast Cancer Patients

June 14, 2020November 13, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have been a big fan of Braz for the Cause.  This annual even held in London Ontario brings together women of all different kinds, young and old for an evening of fun.  The purpose … Read more

What Are You Doing This Week {Linky}

November 30, 2019November 11, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Maybe you are pretty motivated and self-driven. Maybe you need a little help, maybe you are just curious… I thought this Sunday, I would write a post about what I have going on this week.  … Read more

Happiest Time of the Year–for Kids–#LinkedMoms Halloween Twitter Chat

April 10, 2023October 23, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have never been a fan of Halloween.  Dressing up (embarrassing), zombies (blood & gore – yuk), haunted house & spooky music (annoying).  Then I had kids…Its a hold different ball game when you have … Read more

Public Service Announcement – Thieves = ‘Sliders’ Snatching Valuables From Cars

March 12, 2019October 20, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I saw this video when an organizing colleague of mine posted it on Facebook.  I could not believe that this was going on but you can clearly see as people drive up beside a vehicle … 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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