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        • 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
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    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
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Renovation time–Countertops & Sinks… Kitchen update…

June 15, 2020June 22, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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The time has come to make some changes.  We have been in this house for almost 9 years.  I LOVE THIS HOUSE.  The first time that I walked through it, I knew this was the … Read more

Dear Dad, Happy Father’s Day… I miss you… I love you.

June 15, 2020June 16, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Dear Papis, Happpppy Father’s Day!  Just wanted to drop you a line and say hello. How are you? I hope you are having a great time.  I sure do miss you.  This is a first … Read more

When can I go back? Summer Camp Review – Ontario Pioneer Camp

April 21, 2024June 14, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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When can I go back? When can I return to Pioneer Camp?  That is what my 12 year old son said to me as we were pulling away from the zip line & high rope … Read more

I’m Co-hosting The BlogLovin Hop with Journeys of The Zoo!

September 16, 2022June 13, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every Thursday the lovely and talented Sarah from Journeys of The Zoo hosts a BlogLovin’ Blog Hop.  Its always fun to join in and check out new blogs to follow.  This week she has asked … Read more

Shopping in Montreal–my Pilgrimage to Simons on St. Catherine

August 20, 2020June 7, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was recently at my high school reunion in beautiful Montreal.  If you have never been to Montreal, you must go.  The food is great, the atmosphere is always joyful and the shopping is… well… … Read more

Something old is ‘new’ again – Furniture Spray Paint Makeover

October 9, 2019June 2, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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As part of a blogging challenge, I was asked us to blog about how we have taken something old and made it new.  I wanted to share with my readers about a project.  I chose … Read more

Ontario Pioneer Camp–Family Fun in Port Sydney, ON #PioneerCamp

June 15, 2020May 31, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love camping… I mean I really love camping.  I went camping as a kid with my parents right across this great white north.  There is nothing like being outdoors, having a bonfire, going fishing, … Read more

TWEETSTOCK8–Social Media Rock Conference–May 29, 2013–You must go…

June 15, 2020May 14, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every once in a while the universe comes together to produce a truly awesome event that cannot be missed.  Then to add to it, it puts this event close to home and at a reasonable … 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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