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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.

OMG–in a week its my birthday- a reflection on where I’m at…#ThisIsMe

June 15, 2020July 20, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its my 40+++ birthday next Friday and I can hardly wait.  Why am I not telling you which one of my 40s is the right number (42,45, 47) is because I live under some illusion … Read more

Fireworks Seadog Cruise–A special view of #Chicago at Blogher 2013

September 2, 2020July 19, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott

Next week I am headed to Chicago and I will be attending Blogher 2013.  This is my third conference and I just loved attending.  Last year I was in New York City with my family … Read more

Adventures in Ecuador–An Update from Me to We

June 15, 2020July 18, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I sent my daughter off on a life changing (or so I hope) trip to Ecuador and Colombia about 10 days ago and we have received a few updates from the trip co-ordinator from Me … Read more

Safety, Warranty and Value priced: Sailun Tires a new kid on the block #Product Review

September 2, 2020July 18, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was invited by Sailun Tires to a PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved) event so that a few blogger could come by and test out their tires.  I drove up to Brampton to spend the … Read more

International Delight®–Product Review–Tastes so good Guilty Pleasure

June 15, 2020July 12, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Doesn’t this look good? Loving my iced caramel macchiato from @indelight #internationalDelight #icedcoffee https://t.co/vdjqa4T2Zv — Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) July 16, 2013 When I was in Toronto a while ago, I was walking up the street … Read more

Day 7 of my 10 Day Whole Food Detox with Vanessa Case, RHN

June 15, 2020July 9, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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This is a re-post of a January post… but with Vanessa as our Guest on LinkedMoms Chat last week, I thought it worth repeating.  Enjoy. I am entering the 7th day of my 10 Day … Read more

Sailun Tires and PTPA Contest–Win a set of Tires or $100 Gift Certificate

June 15, 2020July 6, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Did you know that the more sipes in a tire the better the traction?  What is a sipe?  Well that’s the lines, perforations and edges on the tire face.  These are thing that I learned … Read more

My daughter has flown the coop and we gave her the wings…

September 2, 2020July 6, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am in love with my children.  They are many things I was not as a child and I live vicariously through them… often… everyday in fact.My eldest daughter was the Irish Dancer, I wanted … 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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