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Awesome Packing List for Skiing -1 week in the Green Mountain State #SkiVermont

March 26, 2021March 22, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott

SkiVermont Packing List for one week of skiing in Vermont @DownshiftingPRO 1

Packing List for a week of Skiing I cannot lie. It has been a while since I have been on skis. I was never a great skier to begin with but I made a few … Read more

The Chihuly Collection and The ROM Exhibit – 2 Magical, Whimsical Glass Art Exhibits

February 24, 2022November 25, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

I have never met a museum I didn’t like. No surprise as I am always intrigued by what breathtaking works of art can be found inside. Whether it is a fine art museum like New … Read more

Amazing! Where to Kayak in Florida–Melbourne, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville Beach & St. Augustine

October 5, 2022November 22, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

I am a National Lifeguard Service lifeguard. Yes, even when I was in my forties, I re-certified my lifeguard qualifications. I taught thousands of kids to swim. I showed adolescents in leadership courses how to … Read more

Two Iconic Hotels in St. Augustine, Florida Now House a Museum and a College #VisitFlorida

December 13, 2020November 16, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

Dressing Downton at The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine Florida 1

St. Augustine had been on my bucket list for years. I had heard about its beauty and history but I was not prepared to be won over by the Spanish colonial architecture, the museums and … Read more

Planning a Girls Getaway and Making it memorable #VisitFlorida

April 10, 2023November 9, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

We’ve been planning a girls getaway for months. It has been a while in the making. Lots of back and forth. Deciding who to invite on this epic girls trip. Searching for interesting destinations and … Read more

Size Matters–Home2Suites by Hilton– Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama

April 10, 2023July 27, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

Home2Suites Huntsville Alabama @DownshiftingPRO TBEX 2017 1

Home2Suites Huntsville – Research Park – Hotel Review I cannot believe you could get a hotel room this big and not pay an arm and a leg. When you have a large family or you … Read more

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

January 21, 2023July 14, 2017 by Hayden

Visiting the Henry Ford Museum Located in Dearborn, a suburb about 25 minutes from downtown Detroit, The Henry Ford Museum is, well, exactly what is says on tin: a museum founded by the very man … Read more

Photo Essay of Frank Lloyd Wright Home + Studio and Oak Park Homes

August 20, 2020April 6, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

We were in Chicago for less than 48 hours but we were able to knock off one item that is on my bucket list: visiting the swanky suburb of Oak Park to see some of … Read more

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?