Nicole Pensiero
I'm a working writer.
Freelance features, entertainment, and travel writer. Member, North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). Reach me via pensinic@verizon.net
PROJECTS
south jersey times
The Perfect Catskills Getaway
Travel story about the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County, NY.
bestversionmedia.com
The Beautiful (and Drivable) Hudson River Valley
Travel story about the Hudson Valley's Dutchess and Orange counties.
nj.com
The Catskills is experiencing a new surge in popularity. Here's why you should go.
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...
Philadelphia Inquirer
Acts not to miss at the 2018 Philly Folk Festival
Feature story in the Inquirer's weekend, "Do This!" section about the 57th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.
njmonthly.com
New Jersey Monthly - Day Trip: Ocean City
Feature on what not to miss when visiting "America's Greatest Family Resort."
nj.com
First-time river cruise won't be the last | Travel Column
Travel story: First-time river cruise down the Danube with Viking won't be the last.
The Courier Post
John Lennon Art Exhibit: A Chat with Yoko Ono
Preview of "We All Shine On: The Artwork of John Lennon" - interview with Yoko Ono.
nj.com
10 tips to make the most of an all-inclusive vacation (Lessons from a first-timer)
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...
The Courier Post
Two Hands, One Heart: Leonard Bernstein Exhibit Opens
Feature on new Leonard Bernstein exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
south jersey times
Travel feature: Winter Spa Escape
A visit to Miami Beach's Palms Resort & Spa ... and a look at other South Florida spa hotels.
nj.com
The Hudson River Valley: Close by, but a world away | NJ.com
NJ.com, 9/2016: Travel feature on New York State's Hudson River Valley.
nj.com
Travel: Alabama's Gulf Coast -- a different kind of beach | NJ.com
NJ.com/South Jersey Times: Alabama's Gulf Coast, January 4, 2015
JerseyMan Magazine
The Lambeau Leap - A Tale of Serendipity
A tale of one man's obsession with the Green Bay Packers, and a trip to Italy that made a "bucket list" dream come true. Jersey Man Magazine, February 2016.
