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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
    • Family
    • Recipes
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Just GO! You will love La La Land–Great Holiday Movie

December 13, 2020December 27, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
TIFF Peoples Choice Award La La Land Movie Review DownshiftingPRO thumb

I sighed… “I loved that movie,” I said. “I loved it all: the dancing, the romance… the jazz”.  I was reeling from all the imagery that was magical… ‘magical realism’ I told my husband.  “That … Read more

Authentic Colombian food in Curacao–Seek and you Shall find

February 11, 2022December 23, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

Colombian food in Curacao Even though you find yourself in one country, you may find you’re eating food from other countries. In Curacao, I quickly came to realize there is a distinct influence from Venezuela and … Read more

Curacao – Spectacular food and a short road trip–#RightNowInCuracao #DPROtravel

February 11, 2022December 13, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
Mambo Beach Boulevard

First Impressions: Right Now in Curacao As I find myself at the airport at 5:30 am awaiting my flight to Toronto, I wonder what the day will hold.  Little did I know I would get … Read more

Office Makeover Spray Paint or Regular Paint Part 2

March 23, 2022December 2, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
Spray paint or regular paint

As I continue with my dramatic office makeover I wanted to share the second installment in the series -Spray Paint or Regular Paint.   You can see how I stared the project in Part One … 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

Magnifique – Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) – Stunning Art & The new Pierre Lassonde Pavilion

February 11, 2022November 16, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
Nusee des Beaux Arts Quebec mnbaq

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) – The National Museum of Fine Arts in Quebec City is stunning. A large fine art museum with an impressive Inuit Art collection. Not to be missed in Quebec City

Happy Halloween– How to Decorate your Mantle #DIY

October 1, 2018October 30, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
Halloween Decor

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

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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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