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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 Fun = Water Safety–Swimming is a Life Skill

August 20, 2020August 6, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

Swimming is a life skill.Period. No truer words were spoken.  I have to say that my love of water, swimming and water safety came at a young age.  When I was a kid, I was … Read more

Twelfth Night–Why Shakespeare is IMPORTANT in High School #SummerOfStratford #DPROtravel

April 24, 2020August 1, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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Introduction This summer, I could not help myself when I saw the playbill for the Stratford Festival.  One of the best if not the best Shakespeare festivals in North America, Stratford always puts together a … Read more

Making a List and Checking it Twice– Gifts for Teens & Millennials

May 15, 2020November 27, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

It is that time of year when you start to panic. Just a little. You begin to realize that Christmas is EXACLTY one month away and you have barely started your Christmas shopping (and what … Read more

Getting Schooled on Financial Literacy TD #FinanciallyFit

May 28, 2021November 19, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

It is exhausting. Visiting the schools. Reading the brochures. Hoping and praying that we can manage this, but wondering how to keeping track of where the money goes. We are in the thick of trying … Read more

Happy Halloween– How to Decorate your Mantle #DIY

October 1, 2018October 30, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am not a fan of Halloween.  My husband has always loved this particular holiday but for me, it has never seemed that much fun.  Maybe it is because I don’t like being scared and … Read more

Theatre Do’s and Don’ts – It’s Simple Etiquette: Leave your candies at home

May 15, 2020October 23, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

In the last few months I have been to Stratford to see a musical and a Shakespeare play.  If you have never been to the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario, you must put this on … Read more

9 Balanced Back to School Snacks and Lunch Ideas for High School Students

January 13, 2023September 20, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

There is no greater annoyance in my house than having to think about back to school snacks and making lunches for high school students. Getting all those snacks, sandwiches and juice boxes in order for … Read more

How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter in 5 Easy Steps #FRAMfresh

June 16, 2020September 13, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FRAMfresh #CollectiveBias – How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter in 5 Easy Steps  We are not fancy … 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.

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