Amanda Norcross, Lead Editor

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Amanda Norcross has served as an editorial and on-air travel expert for seven years, specializing in all aspects of family travel—from choosing the best vacation destination for every age to finding the perfect beach bag (and everything in between).

Her expertise has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Cheddar, NBC News, The New York Times, TODAY.com, People.com, BloombergTravelChannel.com, Prevention Magazine, Skift, USA Today, Red Tricycle, SmarterTravel and WhattoPack.com.

Amanda lives with her husband in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where you’ll find her performing on a community theater stage, practicing yoga, sampling craft beer, planning a trip, or obsessing over her son (a mini-dachshund), Rudy.

Email Amanda with story ideas at ANorcross@familyvacationcritic.com, and follow her on TwitterInstagram, and TripAdvisor for travel inspiration and advice.

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