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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.

New on DownshiftingPRO – shifting travel trends means a positive pivot

December 4, 2022March 26, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Feature Image for Blog CANVAPRO

We are finishing the third month of 2021 which began with the culmination of the second lockdown period. I look ahead to spring and pine for the days when I can freely travel. I know … Read more

Where’s the best place to watch the sunset in Gulf Shores?

April 21, 2021March 23, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Gulf Shores Orange Beach AL @DownshiftingPRO 3

With the beaches now opened in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama, I pine to be back on a beach watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. I fell in love with this area … Read more

Seek out luxury: The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan – Hotel Review

April 21, 2021March 16, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Oxygen in The H Hotel Midland Michigan @DownshiftingPRO Cocktails e1615686823741

Your one request: to get away from it all. No jam-packed itinerary. No small chat with the relatives. No driving around finding parking. But what you really don’t want is mediocre food (especially bad crabcakes). … Read more

6 of the Best Road Trips in Quebec Maritime

March 16, 2021March 13, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
La Martre Lighthouse trail in Quebec Maritime @DownshiftingPRO

As the weather continues to improve and we are headed in the right direction with the pandemic, I turn my thoughts to travel plans in the summer. I am optimistic that in late summer or … Read more

6 Intriguing things to do in London, Ontario – Museum Virtual Tours #LdnOnt

January 16, 2023February 6, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Fanshawe Pioneer Village with Mom @DownshiftingPRO

From artifacts to military archives, photographs to pioneer crafts, there are plenty of things to do in London, ON #LdnOnt leading up to Family Day.

Shopping in Downtown Paris Ontario – Ultimate Gift Guide

November 5, 2022November 11, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott
Train bridge over The Grand River in Paris Ontario @DownshiftingPRO

Nicknamed the Prettiest Town in Canada, there is much to see in downtown, Paris Ontario. Get ready for the Ultimate Gift Guide compiled by London, Ontario Travel Blog @DownshiftingPRO

7 Best Food Shows on Netflix that make you want to travel

April 15, 2024October 12, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott
Netflix Food Shows that make you want to Travel @DownshiftingPRO3

Best Food Shows on Netflix It really all started with a visit to my brother’s place. My mom was having a visit and we exchanged things that were making her happy. “She’s a fan of … Read more

What’s New in St. Augustine Florida -#floridashistoriccoast

May 3, 2023September 18, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott
Flagler College King Street St. Augustine FL USA DownshiftingPRO

As the summer turns into spring, I would love to be closer to a beautiful beach with killer sunsets. Although we often associate Florida with fairy tale princesses and ruckus beach parties, there is one … 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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