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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
    • USA
      • Alabama
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
      • Florida
      • Louisiana
      • Michigan
      • MIssissippi
      • New York
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
  • Culture & Leisure
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
  • Luxury Stays
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
  • 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.

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

My daughter has flown the coop and we gave her the wings…

September 2, 2020July 6, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am in love with my children.  They are many things I was not as a child and I live vicariously through them… often… everyday in fact.My eldest daughter was the Irish Dancer, I wanted … Read more

Shopping in Montreal–my Pilgrimage to Simons on St. Catherine

August 20, 2020June 7, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was recently at my high school reunion in beautiful Montreal.  If you have never been to Montreal, you must go.  The food is great, the atmosphere is always joyful and the shopping is… well… … Read more

9/11 Memorial–#GMFamilyFun– Lessons for our children

April 21, 2024September 11, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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One of the first things that we did on our trip to New York City as part of our #GMFamilyFun vacation was to visit the 9/11 Memorial.  There really are no words to describe what … Read more

Radio City Music Hall & the World Famous Rockettes – #GMfamilyfun @ Blogher12

August 20, 2020August 3, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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My second day of Blogher12 started with a workout… (I know, not like me) but who can give up having a dance lesson lead by two world famous Radio City Music Hall – Rockettes?  I … 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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