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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
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    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
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    • 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.

Do You Want to Know a Secret? The Beatles Meet The Bard at The Grand Theatre, London Ontario

October 20, 2024October 19, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
The Company of AS YOU LIKE IT Photo Credit Dahlia Katz via The Grand Theatre

If you could mash up two great artists and make it a memorable musical, would you do it?  That is precisely what Daryl Cloran and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival (Vancouver) did, mashing up … Read more

World Class Theatre: What’s on at Stratford in 2025

October 16, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Festival Theatre Fanfare Musicians at The Stratford Festival Photo Credit Krista Dodson via Stratford Festival

As the Stratford Festival season wraps up, we have thoroughly enjoyed this year’s productions of La Cage aux Folles, Cymbeline, Twelfth Night, and Something Rotten! LCAF and Something Rotten! have been extended to November 16 … Read more

Doors Open London, Opens Doors to The Forest City

September 1, 2025September 16, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
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Are you looking for something interesting to do in London, Ontario? In the fall you can consider a tour of its finest heritage buildings as part of Doors Open. The first Doors Open event was … Read more

Scandinavian-Inspired Luxury in Door County: The DöRR Hotel in Sister Bay, WI

September 13, 2024September 9, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
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Sometimes called ‘Cape Cod of the Midwest,’ Door County, Wisconsin, is the perfect vacation destination for families or couples seeking a weekend away. Located between Lake Michigan and Green Bay, Door County offers many things … Read more

Beyond the City Lights: Discovering the Beauty of Dark Sky Parks

November 15, 2025September 6, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Dark Sky Photo Credit Francesco Ungaro via CanvaPro

Have you ever looked into the night sky and wondered where all the stars have gone? You are not alone. According to the International Dark Sky Association, 99% of the public in North America and … Read more

Why Door County is the Ultimate Wisconsin Vacation You Haven’t Discovered Yet

September 1, 2024August 26, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Ephraim WI Door County Photo Credit DownshiftingPRO 1

The one thing that will stand out to any visitor who comes to Wisconsin is the friendliness of the people. They are kind, laid back, and very proud of whatever they do (farming, cider making, … Read more

3-Day Madrid Itinerary: Arts, Parks & Culinary Delights

August 21, 2024August 12, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Puerta del Sol in Madrid Spain Credit DownshiftingPRO 1

Welcome to Madrid, a city where history, art, and vibrant culture collide. Whether you’re traveling with friends or embarking on a solo adventure, this 2-3 day Madrid itinerary will guide you through must-see spots, hidden … Read more

15 `Must-dos` in Montreal, Canada – My Hometown!

August 15, 2024August 5, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Montreal Photo Credit Photo Fuzz CanvaPro

Updated for 2024: Montreal, it never gets old: eating smoke meat sandwiches on The Main, shopping on St. Catherine’s Street or people-watching as you sip a Molson’s beer on a warm summer night in downtown … 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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