Claire Hodgson
Editor-in-Chief
Claire Hodgson is Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan UK. Formerly the brand's Digital Director, she has worked in the media industry for over fifteen years, specialising in cross-platform content, from print and digital, to social and video. Originally working as an entertainment journalist, Claire is a film fanatic, box-set binger and music-lover, having interviewed the likes of Channing Tatum and Zac Efron, with her Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo video going viral in 2015. You're most likely to find Claire writing random entertainment op-eds on her love for Pedro Pascal and F1: Drive to Survive, or lusting after dreamy holiday destinations in our travel section.
The high street wedding dress collection our Editor-in-Chief wore for her big day
Simple, classic and seriously expensive-looking (but actually isn't!)
Reykjavík, Iceland travel guide: Where to stay, what to do and where to eat
Fresh air, wildlife and breathtaking nature - Iceland is good for the soul.
Costa Navarino travel guide: Welcome to Greece's hidden gem
All the stunning scenery and good food, none of the crowds. Here's what to do and where to stay on the Messinian coast.
This Maldives resort might just be the most romantic hotel ever
Sunset dolphin views? Starlight cinema nights? Private island picnics? Check, check, check.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island review: is it worth it?
This part-adults-only Maldives resort is loved by honeymooners and families alike - and here's why
Teeth whitening before your wedding: everything you need to know
Wanting a whiter smile for your big day? Read this first
How to choose an island in the Maldives
This paradise boasts hundreds of idyllic islands to choose from. We're here to make the privileged problem of finding the perfect resort a little easier...
This awards season: an ode to Pedro Pascal, a god among men
It’s Pedro Pascal’s world, and we’re just living in it
Jamaica's Ocho Rios travel guide: where to stay and what to do
This hidden gem on Jamaica’s north coast is well worth the journey
How to do the F1 GP at Silverstone: getting tickets, where to stay, how to get there
Want to experience the British Formula 1 Grand Prix? Here's how...
We've planned the Big Sur road trip of your dreams
Here's everything you need to see and do in Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur
Things to do in San Francisco: Eating, drinking, staying and doing
You'll want to go again before you've even left.
Curacao travel guide: where to stay and what to do
This lesser-known island boasts sea turtles, white sands AND stroopwafel
“I’m sorry, but Drive to Survive is the best show on TV and I won’t hear otherwise.”
A love letter to the pettiest show ever to exist
How newspapers and magazines are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The covers celebrate the monarch's seven decades on the throne
Tuscany, Italy guide: hotels, wineries and things to do
Our pick of the best hotels, restaurants, wineries and things to do in the wide and rolling hills of Italy's beautiful Tuscany
Santa Eulària, Ibiza travel guide: the best hotels, things to do, and places to eat
Everything you need to know about the island’s chilled-out eastern coast, from the best beach bars and restaurants, to the coolest hotels
Rome travel guide: the best hotels, things to do, and places to eat
From the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, to the best ice cream and pasta - here's what you need to know
Oia, Santorini travel guide: Greece’s most photogenic village
This iconic hillside location is a must-see on the Greek island circuit
Fowey, Cornwall travel guide: a hidden beachfront gem
From coastal walks to hidden coves, it’s easy to see why author Daphne du Maurier based so many books here
Dustin Diamond dies from cancer aged 44
The actor, who played Screech on Saved By The Bell, has passed away
How to do the Amazon Rainforest in 3 days, on a budget
It IS possible to visit the Amazon Rainforest for a few days, in luxury, on a budget, without forking out on a pricey river cruise - here's how
Buzios, Brazil guide: where to stay, where to eat and how to get there
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil guide: where to stay, what to do and when to go
Emma and Ben from Friends are actual proper grown ups now
These pictures will make you feel seriously old.
Gordo from Lizzie McGuire looks SO different these days
We need to know if he will be in the reboot...
Kauai, Hawaii guide: the best hotels, restaurants and things to do
Stunning coastlines, jaw-dropping hikes and never-ending white sand beaches - welcome to Kauai!
Maui, Hawaii guide: the best hotels, restaurants and things to do
From the famous Road to Hana road trip, to beaches, snorkelling and mouthwatering poke
Home Alone's MAJOR plot hole has finally been explained
At last we can sleep again at night
Isotretinoin side effects and the best skin care to use
From dry eyes and cracking lips, to sun-sensitive skin - here are the products you need to know about
Where is the Jingle All the Way kid now?
Little Jamie Langston is all grown up
This is what the boy from Love Actually looks like now
Yup. He's that guy from Game Of Thrones