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        • Montreal
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        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
  • Culture & Leisure
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
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  • Luxury Stays
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    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Travel Tips
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    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
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    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Traveling with Friends: 10 Tips on Planning a Couples Getaway

February 3, 2021April 21, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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You’ve seen it a million times. In pictures and postcards. You’ve seen it on TV and maybe even on Planet Earth.  But it simply does not compare. You are never ever ready to see the … Read more

Tips when travel plans change due to an Ice Storm

July 30, 2019April 15, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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On the eastern seaboard we are all dealing with a full on ice storm.  If you had told me when we made travel plans that I would be facing flight delays because of an ice … Read more

Best Vintage and Thrift Shops in Kensington Market–Toronto

January 29, 2023April 8, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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Best Vintage and Thrift Shops in Kensington Market I love to spend the day in Toronto. You can never go wrong walking around Queen Street, Bloor West Village or Liberty Village. Recently I had the … Read more

10 Inexpensive Way to Spruce up the Backyard – TruGreen

August 20, 2020March 28, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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Whether you are selling your house or you want to keep up with the Joneses, curb side appeal is important. At least it is to both my husband and I. He focuses on a pristine, … Read more

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

March 26, 2021March 22, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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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

March Break Ideas for Teens in London #LdnOnt

November 27, 2022March 10, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was recently invited to discuss March Break ideas on the local London CBC morning show the topic was last minute ideas for families during the upcoming March Break.    There are plenty of activities for … Read more

Female Artists You Should Know this #InternationalWomensDay

February 22, 2022March 8, 2018 by Lauren Ibbott

None of us live in a vacuum; the events and people around us will always influence the way we live, for better or for worse.  We do, however, have the opportunity to surround ourselves with … Read more

Black Panther and other Movies to see during Black History Month

November 30, 2019February 18, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott
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A few years ago, I put together a list of books to read during Black History Month because I am a big fan of great books.  There are, however, many great films with strong lead … 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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