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  • 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.

Something old is ‘new’ again – Furniture Spray Paint Makeover

October 9, 2019June 2, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
Cabinet Makeover with Spray Paint @DownshiftingPRO

As part of a blogging challenge, I was asked us to blog about how we have taken something old and made it new.  I wanted to share with my readers about a project.  I chose … Read more

Ontario Pioneer Camp–Family Fun in Port Sydney, ON #PioneerCamp

June 15, 2020May 31, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love camping… I mean I really love camping.  I went camping as a kid with my parents right across this great white north.  There is nothing like being outdoors, having a bonfire, going fishing, … Read more

Organizing Blogs to Follow–Blog Hop- Downshifting & other PROS

October 31, 2020May 24, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love Pinterest… heck, who doesn’t?  It can be a wonderful resource for anyone.  Need to know how to make butter chicken? Want to figure out how to fold a fitted sheet? Need a motivational … Read more

TWEETSTOCK8–Social Media Rock Conference–May 29, 2013–You must go…

June 15, 2020May 14, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every once in a while the universe comes together to produce a truly awesome event that cannot be missed.  Then to add to it, it puts this event close to home and at a reasonable … Read more

Have you asked the right questions of your elderly parent?

September 2, 2020May 13, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last week I had another sad reminder that life can be very unpredictable.  A very good friend of mine lost her mother.  She died suddenly and it came as a shock to her whole family. … Read more

Omin Hotels & Happy MOMNI Day Sweepstakes

December 13, 2020April 30, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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The weekend after Mother’s Day I am headed to my hometown (and favourite Canadian haunt) Montreal to connect up with my Beaconsfield High School friends.  BHS is having another ‘All Years’ reunion and its going … Read more

#LinkedMoms Chat–Mother’s Day–We are giving away some great books…Wed. May 1, 8 pm EST

February 16, 2023April 30, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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We are doing a happy dance around here because it is the best time of the year…Mother’s Day is coming up and we want to celebrate. On LinkedMoms Chat this Wednesday, May 1st we are … Read more

#SoFabCon–Three More Sleeps–Conference Prep.

May 28, 2021April 29, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott

On Thursday morning I drive to Detroit to hop on a flight to Betonville, AK to attend #SoFabCon. It is a social media and blogging conference hosted by Collective Bias #cbias. It will be four … 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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