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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.

Queens Street West #Toronto #shopping–Gravity Pope–Not so #WordlessWednesday

February 16, 2023April 30, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Who doesn’t love shopping? Who doesn’t love shoes? Who doesn’t love shopping for shoes in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary? If you said I hate shopping and I hate shopping for shoes then you need … Read more

@WHO–World Health Organization – #Just1Bite – World Health Day–Apr. 7, 2014 –Small Bite: Big Threat

May 28, 2021April 7, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Somewhere in South America: Photo Credit. JM (my nephew) I have very adventurous nephews and nieces.  My one nephew (whose pictures you see in this post) has travelled through South East Asia, South America and … Read more

5 Tips for saving on-line–Understanding how to get a great deal

February 22, 2022March 18, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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If you follow my blog, you know that I have three wonderful but very active children.  This means that there are constant demands on our pocketbooks to dish out some cash for just about anything.  … Read more

Delicious Treats in Kingston–Geneva Crepe Bistro–Restaurant Review #OntarioTourism

March 18, 2020September 21, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am a big, big fan of Trip Advisor.  I often share my hotel, flight, restaurant experiences on the review site because I think it is invaluable to get someone’s honest opinion on a property … Read more

4M–Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes–Travel Planning

December 21, 2021August 5, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its travel season and it is time to make some plans.  Most people know where they are going, where they are staying what they want to see. If, however, you are going for an extended … Read more

OMG–in a week its my birthday- a reflection on where I’m at…#ThisIsMe

June 15, 2020July 20, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its my 40+++ birthday next Friday and I can hardly wait.  Why am I not telling you which one of my 40s is the right number (42,45, 47) is because I live under some illusion … Read more

Fireworks Seadog Cruise–A special view of #Chicago at Blogher 2013

September 2, 2020July 19, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott

Next week I am headed to Chicago and I will be attending Blogher 2013.  This is my third conference and I just loved attending.  Last year I was in New York City with my family … Read more

Adventures in Ecuador–An Update from Me to We

June 15, 2020July 18, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I sent my daughter off on a life changing (or so I hope) trip to Ecuador and Colombia about 10 days ago and we have received a few updates from the trip co-ordinator from Me … 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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