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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.

I’m Having a Dinner Party & You’re Invited! #winewithchicken

June 14, 2020December 2, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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As a blogger you get to do some really fun things sometimes… drive to New York City, test out toys, read great books and then you get to do REALLY fun things like host a … Read more

Kingsmills–Buying a side table

November 29, 2017November 18, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every once in a while I get the courage up to redecorate an room in my home.  I have been on a quest for a side table for a while now and I decided that … Read more

Emile Henry – My Beautiful French Obsession

December 15, 2017November 13, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have an obsession… well, its really a collection but I think at some point in time I was obsessed with cookware…Yes, cookware. The thing is Emile Henry is not just any kind of cookware.  … Read more

4M–Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes–The Freezer

June 14, 2020November 12, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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One of the best ways to save money for any family is to use a freezer.  If bread goes on sale, I buy it. If ground turkey goes on sale, I buy it.  If pizza … Read more

#CypherKidsClub Cards–Augmented Reality Learning Cards–Product Review

October 31, 2020November 6, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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One of the great things about blogging is you get to try interesting products that your kids might think are pretty neat. I wanted to bring you on our shop for Cypher Entertainment Augmented Reality … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – Drawer Organization

July 22, 2020October 29, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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On Monday, I challenge my readers to work through a quick 15 – 20 minute organizing task.  These tasks would involve tackling one small job.    It might be a kitchen drawer, a hall closet or your … Read more

Its the happiest time of the year–Quo Vadis 2013 agendas

April 21, 2024October 26, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Fall is my favourite time of the year for many reasons… the stifling heat of summer is over, the cool mornings and stunning foliage is everywhere and I get to choose my planner for 2013… … Read more

Lessons Learned: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

June 14, 2020October 25, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its serendipitous that I should come across this unpublished blog post today…I was with my father one fine day in the spring and we had had a wonderful visit and I think I need to … 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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