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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.

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

Ultimate Thailand Travel Guide for 2024 and Five Must-Visit Destinations

February 1, 2024January 18, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Thailand Photo Credit panyakuanunphotos vis CanvaPro

Sawasdee kha! Welcome to Thailand, the ultimate holiday destination with something for every traveler. Known as the ‘Land of Smiles,’ Thailand is a well-traveled, tourist-friendly country in Southeast Asia. Whether you are looking for a … Read more

8 Unbeatable Destinations for Weekend Getaways in Europe

December 29, 2023December 23, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
Barcelona Photo Credit Catania Italie CanvaPro

Europe can be a mixed bag when it comes to organizing weekend getaways. On one hand, it can be a glut of accessible attractions that lends itself perfectly to short escapes. Places like the Eiffel … Read more

Delicious Traditions for Christmas in Quebec Maritime – Réveillon de Noël

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Traditions for Christmas in Quebec Maritime – Réveillon de Noël – Menu includes tortiere, a buche Noel and a Potato Tart. Making new holiday tradition!

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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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