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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
    • USA
      • Alabama
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
      • Florida
      • Louisiana
      • Michigan
      • MIssissippi
      • New York
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
  • Culture & Leisure
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
  • Luxury Stays
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Destinations

Destinations brings together the places that inspire travel, from Canadian cities and European getaways to memorable journeys through the United States, Colombia, and beyond. Explore destination guides, travel ideas, and thoughtfully chosen places that reward curiosity and a sense of style.

Train Travel: The Caledonian Sleeper Review – Britain’s Luxury Hotel on Rails

September 8, 2026August 18, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott

I had the chance to spend two full days exploring the historic city of Edinburgh.  After catching an early morning flight from Dublin, I hopped on the train from the airport straight into the heart … Read more

Santa Marta Marriott Playa Dormida Review: A Luxury Beachfront Stay on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

September 8, 2026August 15, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
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Disclosure: Originally published on Hotel-Scoop.com, this article was authored by Margarita Ibbott, an experienced travel writer and hotel reviewer with expertise in luxury, boutique properties, and travel destinations. Situated minutes from the Santa Marta airport on Colombia’s Caribbean … Read more

Wellness Hotels and Spa Retreats Around the World: Places Worth the Journey

September 8, 2026July 23, 2026 by Margarita Ibbott
Lough Eske Castle Hotel Pool Lounge Photo Credit Paul Ibbott

Travel has changed. For many of us, a hotel is no longer just a place to sleep between sightseeing plans or business meetings. Increasingly, we want a stay that helps us slow down, sleep better, … Read more

The 45 Best Things to Do in Toronto: Insider’s Guide

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 by Margarita Ibbott
Yonge Street Sign Bar Volo Toronto Photo Credit Margarita Ibbott

Ready to Explore Toronto? Toronto is Canada’s largest and most diverse city—a dynamic hub where world-class culture, sports, shopping, and cuisine collide in one unforgettable urban experience. Whether you’re visiting for a girls’ getaway, a … Read more

Where are the 7 Wonders of Portugal? Finding UNESCO World Heritage Sites

July 1, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
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The 7 Wonders of Portugal UPDATE: In 2007 the new Seven Wonders of the World were announced. They represented both natural and man-made wonders that one would imagine being on this extraordinary list. Portugal took … Read more

27 Fun Ideas on What to Do in London, Ontario with Tweens and Teens

May 8, 2024May 6, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Tobemoray Ontario Photo Credit DownshiftingPRO 1

Are you visiting The Forest City? Or are you looking for activities for your tweens and teens that don’t involve a screen? It can be challenging to pull them away from their devices, but there … Read more

Quebec by The Sea: 25 EPIC Things to Do in Canada’s French Province

April 17, 2024April 12, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Haut Fond Prince Lighthouse Photo credit © Parks Canada J.F.Bergeron

Start planning your summer vacation to La Belle Province in Canada. Quebec is the largest province in Canada, and it has four regions for you to discover. All are on the mainland except the Magdalen … Read more

The Best Beaches Near Charleston, South Carolina

February 1, 2024January 27, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
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While many southern tourists know Myrtle Beach and its boardwalk-style road, offering them every conceivable way to spend their money, just two hours south is the town of Charleston. Here, droves of tourists arrive in … 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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