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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

Travel

There is beauty in finding a place you’ve visited. To be able to travel is to invite curiosity. I have travelled throughout Canada, the United States and Europe.  I continue to dream about trips I will take in the future but for now, read about where my travels have taken me.

10 Helpful Tips on Traveling Stress-Free this year

November 23, 2023June 29, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
10 Tips on Traveling Stress Free Canva PRO

Thirsty-six hours… It took us 36 hours to get home from Malaga Spain to London Ontario. I am fully aware we are continents away from each other but our trip home from Capetown South Africa … Read more

Where are the Tri-Cities Washington & what amazing things can you do there?

June 3, 2022May 31, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
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After our awesome trip to Vancouver, Washington, and Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, l headed east to find out where are the Tri-Cities in Washington State. Comprising of the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland (and … Read more

What is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022?

May 5, 2022April 28, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Festival Theatre 2003 Richard Bain

Are you wondering what is playing at the Stratford Festival in 2022? Stratford is back and it’s better than ever. After a two-year hiatus from performances inside the theatres, we are being welcomed back with … Read more

H is for the dangerous Human Towers of Catalonia – The ABCs of Spain

January 14, 2022January 8, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott
Human Towers or Castells in Lloret de Mar Spain TBEXcostabrava

Human Towers of Catalonia I am not sure what the purpose of this demonstration was. There was a man, a woman climbed on his shoulder and then a child proceeded to climb on top of … Read more

Where to go Whale Watching in Quebec

March 24, 2023November 15, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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This was my fourth trip on a whale watching tour and it just never gets old. It never does. One of my big goals of this family trip was to show my children the wonders … Read more

Surrealism – A Visit to the Dalí Theatre Museum in Figueres, Spain

January 18, 2023November 8, 2021 by Lauren Ibbott
The Dali Museum Theatre in Figueres Spain @DownshiftingPRO

Dalí Theatre Museum in Figueres Of all of our adventures in Spain, I would have to say that our trip to the Salvador Dalí Theatre Museum was one of the most unique. I don’t think … Read more

13 Via Ferrata in Quebec – Follow the Route to Adventure

March 8, 2022May 14, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Helmets for the via ferrata at Canyon Mont St. Ann Quebec 1

A via ferrata in Québec is both terrifying and exhilarating to me. I cannot understand how people do this death-defying activity but it intrigued me nonetheless. There are many road trips and routes you can … Read more

Hotel Horitzo in Blanes, Spain was a Gem in Costa Brava #TBEXCostaBrava

March 25, 2022April 16, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Hotel Horitzo in Blanes Spain Costa Brava TBEX @DownshiftingPRO

UPDATE: 2021 – This hotel was recently acquired by the Pierre & Vacances chain but still remains a solid choice for your stay in Costa Brava. The hotel will reopen in April 2021 and is … 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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