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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.

Top 7 Interesting sites to see at Doors Open London & London Culture Days

February 16, 2021September 25, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

Maybe this is the weekend.  Maybe this is the weekend when those people that I know that live in Toronto and the GTA, Kitchener/Waterloo, Windsor, Sarnia, Chatham, maybe this is the weekend they take a … Read more

(not so) Wordless Wednesday – University of Ottawa #travel

December 13, 2020September 17, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was looking through my phone for some great pictures to share on #WordlessWednesday. I came across some lovely pictures that we took this spring on a University site visit.  Reflecting on our trip to … Read more

The Iron Skillet– Collingwood, Ontario TripAdvisor Suggestion gone wrong

March 28, 2023August 26, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love to eat out.  Many reasons not the least of which is I am a not-so-great-a-cook.  This time we had to go out as the resort we were staying at did not have a … Read more

Travel Thursday – Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Ontario #Travel #Vacation

December 13, 2020August 14, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last weekend we were in Lakes of Wasaga have a fun time on the beach.  We also made a stop in Collingwood and finally in Blue Mountain.  This is a lovely area located north of … Read more

Palms Krystal Bar & Grill, Port Huron, MI #ChickenInTheRough– #RestaurantReview #TravelTuesday

September 2, 2020July 29, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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What a great surprise. I have been to Port Huron, Michigan 50 times… I love going to this small boarder town for a quick shopping excursion, a place to take Amtrak to Chicago or just … Read more

Visiting Old Quebec City – Beautiful Parliament & Tourny Fountain

February 16, 2023July 20, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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The jewel of the Province of Quebec There really are no other words to describe her… she is a precious jewel on the St. Lawrence River.  She is one of a kind. Perhaps there are … Read more

Black Dog Village Pub and Bistro– Bayfield, Ontario–Hit & Miss -The Beer Was Good – Restaurant Review

February 22, 2022July 14, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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We convinced my Aunt from Montreal to come for a visit.  I always like to take some sort of day trip to any number of lovely places within a few hours of London.  Last summer … Read more

Enjoy #MemorialCup #FanFest this week in #LdnOnt–Family Fun

September 2, 2020May 19, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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My husband called me from the office to remind me that the Budweiser Clydesdale horse to kick off the Memorial Cup #Fanfest.  MasterCard Memorial Cup has come back to London, Ontario it is nice to … 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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