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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.

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

Simply Natural Organic Salsa– Simply Delicious – Product Review

September 2, 2020July 4, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am not a great cook but sometimes all you have to do is to have fantastic ingredients to make a great meal.  In my house those ingredients tend to be pretty basic and not … Read more

Wordless Wednesday–Staples and Martha Stewart–Office Line–I’m in love…

May 28, 2021July 3, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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It’s the beginning of summer and sometimes you just need some downtime to do the things that you have been putting off.  For me it is organizing my office….Getting your office organized does not mean … Read more

Renovation time–Countertops & Sinks… Kitchen update…

June 15, 2020June 22, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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The time has come to make some changes.  We have been in this house for almost 9 years.  I LOVE THIS HOUSE.  The first time that I walked through it, I knew this was the … Read more

Dear Dad, Happy Father’s Day… I miss you… I love you.

June 15, 2020June 16, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Dear Papis, Happpppy Father’s Day!  Just wanted to drop you a line and say hello. How are you? I hope you are having a great time.  I sure do miss you.  This is a first … Read more

When can I go back? Summer Camp Review – Ontario Pioneer Camp

April 21, 2024June 14, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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When can I go back? When can I return to Pioneer Camp?  That is what my 12 year old son said to me as we were pulling away from the zip line & high rope … 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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