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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
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    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
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    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

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Summer Festivals in London–Start planning for fun weekends in The Forest City #TravellingMaple

August 20, 2020June 23, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Summer Festivals in London, Ontario 2015 Summer in Southwestern Ontario is very fun.  The weather is always warm (though hot and humid could also be adjectives to describe the weather).  Along with the sun comes … Read more

5 Easy Steps to Create your own Seasonal Outdoor Urns #HomeDecor

October 31, 2020January 25, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every single year my mother and I make up my seasonal outdoor urns.  In the late spring we set out the summer container planters and in the late fall early winter we set out the … Read more

You are Loved…You are a Brave Man…You are a Good Man– Honouring a Fallen Soldier

August 20, 2020October 25, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

I needed to process this.  I needed to have the events that happened on Wednesday morning just settle in and let me process what was happening in our nation’s capital.  Why?  Why, would a young … Read more

Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities – Cottage with Land Leasing options in #WasagaBeach

August 20, 2020September 28, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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It has been a glorious fall week full of sunny days and cool nights.  It is the best time of the year for me. I am not a fan of the cold or the heat … Read more

YMCA–#YHealthyKids Day–FREE Family Fun–GTA, Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford and across the country

April 27, 2022May 29, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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As parents we all face challenges.We are usually working to make ends meet.Trying our hardest to provide our children with the best life can offer.We want to spend quality time with our kids.  In the … Read more

Canadian Blogs to Follow–Pinterest Darling & Good Reads for you…

May 7, 2022December 31, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Canadian Bloggers to Follow on Pinterest A few months ago I put together a collaborative board on Pinterest to bring together great Canadian Blogs to Follow.  It was such a big hit that I have … Read more

Delicious Treats in Kingston–Geneva Crepe Bistro–Restaurant Review #OntarioTourism

March 18, 2020September 21, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am a big, big fan of Trip Advisor.  I often share my hotel, flight, restaurant experiences on the review site because I think it is invaluable to get someone’s honest opinion on a property … 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

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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.

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I’m always on the lookout for my next adventure.

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