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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
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      • Wisconsin
  • Travel Styles
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    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
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    • Virtual Travel
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    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
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      • Time Management
      • 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes
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Girls Getaway

Your Guide to Where to stay in Quebec: Unique Farms to Futuristic Pods in the woods

February 11, 2022June 13, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
Where to Stay in Quebec @DownshiftingPRO

On a recent trip to the province of Quebec I returned to one of my favourite areas: Cote Nord and Quebec Maritime.  A couple of summers ago, I spent a week on the Lighthouse Trail … Read more

Awesome Packing List for Skiing -1 week in the Green Mountain State #SkiVermont

March 26, 2021March 22, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
SkiVermont Packing List for one week of skiing in Vermont @DownshiftingPRO 1

Packing List for a week of Skiing I cannot lie.  It has been a while since I have been on skis.  I was never a great skier to begin with but I made a few … Read more

The Chihuly Collection and The ROM Exhibit – 2 Magical, Whimsical Glass Art Exhibits

February 24, 2022November 25, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have never met a museum I didn’t like.  No surprise as I am always intrigued by what breathtaking works of art can be found inside.  Whether it is a fine art museum like New … Read more

Amazing! Where to Kayak in Florida–Melbourne, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville Beach & St. Augustine

October 5, 2022November 22, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Where to kayak and paddleboard in FLORIDA DownshiftingPRO thumb

I am a National Lifeguard Service lifeguard.  Yes, even when I was in my forties, I  re-certified my lifeguard qualifications.  I taught thousands of kids to swim.  I showed adolescents in leadership courses how to … Read more

Two Iconic Hotels in St. Augustine, Florida Now House a Museum and a College #VisitFlorida

December 13, 2020November 16, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
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St. Augustine had been on my bucket list for years.  I had heard about its beauty and history but I was not prepared to be won over by the Spanish colonial architecture, the museums and … Read more

Planning a Girls Getaway and Making it memorable #VisitFlorida

April 10, 2023November 9, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott
Planning a Girls Getaway with @DownshiftingPRO

We’ve been planning a girls getaway for months.  It has been a while in the making.  Lots of back and forth. Deciding who to invite on this epic girls trip.  Searching for interesting destinations and … Read more

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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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