Nicole Pensiero

True fans of autumn and its seasonal motifs - especially pumpkins - will want to check out the famed Great Jack Lantern Blaze that runs through Thanksgiving weekend in New York's Hudson Valley, near the legendary town of Sleepy Hollow.
Held annually since 2005, the "Blaze," as it is commonly known, kicks off in September and runs for 45 nights, drawing in tens of thousands of visitors to see its amazing display of more than 7,000 illuminated pumpkin carvings.
About a two-hour drive from South...

Feature on the concert season lineup for South Jersey's Scottish Rite Auditorium. With interview with Killer Queen's Patrick Myers and jazz musician Dave Koz.

Travel story about Mobile, AL.

Profile piece on 6ABC TV (Philadelphia) reporter/anchor Nydia Han and her crusade to bring the topic of race into the mainstream.

Travel story about the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County, NY.

Travel story about the Hudson Valley's Dutchess and Orange counties.

Thinking back, it was undoubtedly that still-memorable coming-of-age 1987 surprise hit film, “Dirty Dancing,” that first sparked my interest in in the Catskills. For decades, this beautiful region of New York State was a major year-round draw for millions of East Coast residents looking for fun and relaxation – and the movie brought that innocent, charming era to life.
But when air travel started becoming less expensive and central air conditioning more prevalent, the famed, sprawling “Borsch...

Feature story in the Inquirer's weekend, "Do This!" section about the 57th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.

Travel feature, July 2018: Central Oregon Dazzles

Feature on what not to miss when visiting "America's Greatest Family Resort."

Travel story: First-time river cruise down the Danube with Viking won't be the last.

Preview of "We All Shine On: The Artwork of John Lennon" - interview with Yoko Ono.

For as many times as I’d visited island destinations over the years, I’d always shied away from all-inclusive resorts, imagining long buffet lines, crowded swimming pools and watered-down drinks. Even when I heard rave reviews, I never seriously considered going the “full-package” route.
But after floating the idea of a mid-winter getaway to a group of longtime friends to celebrate/escape a “milestone” birthday – mine – I found myself surprised when my Google search ultimately led me to an al...

Feature on new Leonard Bernstein exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia

A visit to Miami Beach's Palms Resort & Spa ... and a look at other South Florida spa hotels.