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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.

4 M– Eight Things You Should Organize After Travelling #Organizing #Travel

February 3, 2021May 18, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I finally got home yesterday from a 20-day trip to Spain and France.  There is so much to write about and show you, I don’t even know where to start (or that is what it … Read more

Thanks to the TBEX sponsors for all the great Content Ideas – TBEXcostabrava

April 10, 2023May 2, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

There are many lessons that are learned when you travel.  Challenging yourself to try a solo travel adventure is one thing. I certainly learned a few lessons when I decided to do exactly that. I … Read more

I have a little secret…I’m headed to Barcelona & Lloret de Mar for #TBEX

March 28, 2023April 21, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have been a very quiet little mouse these days.  Well about as quiet as I can be.  That is a bit of a stretch for this girl. I had my heart on spending a … Read more

Big Apple on the 401 an Ontario Attraction

July 4, 2021March 25, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

One of the most fun stops on the way to Montréal or Ottawa from London or Toronto is a stop at The Big Apple on the 401 in Colbourne. Since we usually do that drive … Read more

5 Things to do in Toronto over March Break #Travel #Ontario

February 11, 2022March 16, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I love Toronto. Never in a million years growing up in Montreal would you have ever heard me utter those words.  As a proud Montrealer, I have to say that you are brought up to … Read more

The Oldest Farmers Market in Ontario Stratford Winter Market #Travel

December 13, 2020January 18, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Stratford Winter Farmer’s Market is the oldest running market in Ontario There is nothing better in this world than walking into a farmer’s market there are so many things to see, smell and and touch.  … Read more

Four Points Sheraton Hotel–Rush Street in Chicago #HotelReview #Travel Thursday

October 6, 2019October 30, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

Four Points Sheraton Hotel–Rush Street in Chicago #HotelReview #Travel Thursday This is the second time that I had stayed at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. The first time was with a few girlfriends … Read more

Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities – Cottage with Land Leasing options in #WasagaBeach

August 20, 2020September 28, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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It has been a glorious fall week full of sunny days and cool nights.  It is the best time of the year for me. I am not a fan of the cold or the heat … 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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