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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.

BlissdomCA 2013 and Brands/Sponsors come to meet great bloggers.

August 20, 2020October 14, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Thank you for being a sponsor. That is really what this post is all about… Saying thanks for making my conference experience fun (and affordable). No conference, social media or otherwise, is possible without the … Read more

Wordless Wednesday – BlissdomCA 2013

November 30, 2019October 9, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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The 2014 Chevrolet Impala.  Check out my ride to BlissDom  My roomies    My blogging buddies and the babies they bring to conference!

Have you tackled your garage yet? Fall ORGANIZING

September 2, 2020October 3, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Winter is quickly approaching and it is time to start thinking about turning over your gardening gear to your snow gear.  I know, you must think I am crazy because it is 20 degrees outside … Read more

Timbits Volleyball–London Volleyball Club @LVCFire team members volunteer to help little kids learn about volleyball

June 15, 2020September 27, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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My daughter is a proud member of the LVC U15 Ignite team.  This is her second year with London Volleyball Club.  She started competitive volleyball last year and has never looked back. LVC Fire – … Read more

Legally Blonde– The Grand Theatre–High School Project–You NEED to go

May 28, 2021September 23, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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If you live in the London Area or you are willing to come down from Toronto, Windsor, Hamilton, Kitchener or Waterloo and you want to see a great production of musical theatre, you need to … Read more

Circle of Moms–Top 25 Mom Blogs–Give us a VOTE

June 15, 2020September 22, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I’ve decided to enter a contest to be in the top 25 Canadian Mom blogs.  Honestly, I would be happy to be in the top 50 or 100 as there are so many great Canadian … Read more

Delicious Treats in Kingston–Geneva Crepe Bistro–Restaurant Review #OntarioTourism

March 18, 2020September 21, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am a big, big fan of Trip Advisor.  I often share my hotel, flight, restaurant experiences on the review site because I think it is invaluable to get someone’s honest opinion on a property … Read more

ORGANIZING Blogs to Follow–Blog Hop + Organizing Necklaces

September 2, 2020September 14, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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On a regular basis I like to host a Blog Hop featuring one of my favourite topics: ORGANIZING.  Many of the Professional Organizers featured on this blog hop have great tips for you to use … 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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