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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.

Nice to Meet You {Blog Hop} #15–Meet new Blogger Discover new things…

September 16, 2022March 4, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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It’s blog hop time again! Thank you so much to all of those who has linked up on Nice to Meet You. If you are interested on co-hosting, email Blog Hop host, Sensational Creations: sensationalcreationspr@gmail.com  … Read more

Measuring Success–Small Office/Home Office re-organization

June 14, 2020February 11, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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The New Year is always a time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t in the previous year.  For one client it meant moving forward on Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) re-organization. An office makeover … Read more

#ONKidtacular –Does it get any cuter then this? Old Navy Kids & Baby Sale 40% off…go…go…go

June 14, 2020February 8, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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OMG I ask you… Does it get any cuter then this? Have you seen what babies and little kids are wearing these days? The best thing is they are having an  Old Navy  Kids and … Read more

#LinkedMoms Chat – Book Clubs, Books & @BookaliciousCA

February 16, 2023February 6, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Recently I read a wonderful blog post written by Wanda Lynne Young (@BookaliciousCA on twitter) about her 2013 Book Recommendations.  I love, love, love reading and I am always on the search for a good … Read more

The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak–Book Review & Book Club choice

June 27, 2023February 1, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love to read…I’ve said that before but I really love to read historical novels.  Why? Well, you usually get to learn a little bit about history, you usually get a complex and layered story … Read more

#LinkedIN–Best Practices for Small Business User–Twitter Party

February 16, 2023January 15, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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When I attended She’s Connected in October all of the brand reps, PR firms and Media firms all said, if you want to work with them, you NEED to have a professional profile on LinkedIn.  … Read more

What do you want from your life?–Peter Walsh on Oprah Winfrey Show

June 14, 2020January 10, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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A few years ago on the Oprah Winfrey show a couple dealing with chronic disorganization was featured in a two part episode. This mother of three was a self proclaimed ‘shopaholic’ who had managed to … Read more

10-Day Detox with Vanessa Case, RHN of Our Natural Connection

May 28, 2021January 8, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I don’t know about you but I feel like a slug… or maybe a sloth… whatever you define it as, I am feeling sluggish and overwhelmed after the holidays.  I know I need to get … 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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