Ilene Jacobs

Ilene Jacobs

Dallas Staycation Examiner

Being a travel addict, foodie fanatic and a culinary wiz in the kitchen has led Ilene on an endless path to discover the best places to see, eat and sleep. When she’s not globetrotting with her teenage son, she’s busy looking for adventure in her hometown of Dallas,Texas and writing about her fabulous finds for the Examiner, CBS and Care.com You can contact Ilene anytime at: dallasadventurespecialist@yahoo.com

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Dallas area food food and wine events for September 2014 September 3, 2014

Chocolates, corn dog brats, yakitori, Gyros and wine and beer are just a sampling of what you'll find at some of the upcoming food and booze festivals happening around DFW.So mark your calendars and start working up...

Take a dip in the best Texas swimming holes July 12, 2014

There's not a better way to beat the Texas heat than to take a dip in one of the many swimming holes located around the state. While the largest concentration of natural swimming spots are found around...

Best places to eat, drink and see July 4th fireworks in DFW June 30, 2014

July Fourth is right around the corner, do you have any plans? You can find a comprehensive listing of all the fireworks displays going on around DFW here.However, maybe cramming in with a few thousand folks isn't...

100 Kid's Summer Activities May 20, 2014

School is finally out for the summer— but hanging around the pool and playing video games only go so far. If you're wondering how to entertain your kiddos for the next few months without breaking the bank...

Cinco de Mayo celebrations around Texas May 1, 2014

Cinco de Mayo may symbolize Mexico's defeat over the French at the Battle of Puebla, but here in Texas, Cinco de Mayo is all about celebrating the Mexican culture with a day of parades, and music, along with...

Insider's guide to treasure hunting in Texas April 25, 2014

It's been said that Texas is full of treasures, but most don't realize that Texas is literally filled with treasures that you can actually find— if you're ready to dig for them.Topaz...

Best 2014 Easter events in Dallas-Fort Worth April 3, 2014

The Easter bunny is coming to DFW starting this weekend, April 5, 2014. Between this weekend and Easter Sunday, you'll have plenty of ways to collect eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and even get in a run...

12 ways to get your green on for St. Patrick's Day in Dallas-Fort Worth March 14, 2014

Now that you've recovered from Mardi Gras, it's time to gear up for St. Paddy's Day. From dashes and bashes to parties and parades, here's a round up of celebrations around DFW...

Wild and wicked Mardi Gras celebrations in DFW February 27, 2014

If you're looking for ways to spice up your weekend, there's a host of Mardi Gras events happening all over DFW, including these wildly entertaining ones below. You can also find the best bars and restaurants...

Best Mardi Gras celebrations in DFW February 26, 2014

Whether it's your last hurrah before Lent or you just want to party, Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is a perfect excuse to eat, drink and be merry. But you don't need to go all the...

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