Lizzie Cox - Islands

Location

England, UK

Expertise

Family travel in Europe, Beautiful beaches worth the trip, Hidden gem city breaks

Lizzie jumped out of a plane on a press trip in the name of research — because committing to the brief is kind of her thing.
She once interviewed Harry Styles about his favorite rom-coms and Andrew Garfield about arachnids — a past life as an entertainment journalist means she's no stranger to A-list press junkets or niche questioning.
She spent nearly a decade living in Vancouver and now holds dual citizenship with Canada and the UK — as do her two daughters (they're welcome).

Experience

Lizzie is an award-winning editor and writer with over a decade of experience creating engaging content across travel, lifestyle, and entertainment. She began her career as an entertainment journalist — interviewing A-listers and covering red carpet premieres — before moving into digital editorial roles at major lifestyle brands. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, MTV, and more, covering everything from classic US road trips to hidden European getaways. As Features Editor at LoveEXPLORING, she commissioned standout pieces, managed freelance contributors, and optimized content for search and social. Lizzie has also led content strategy at international brands, written three bestselling nonfiction books for teens, and is a travel expert with a knack for unearthing the best places to stay, eat, and explore.

Education

Lizzie holds a degree in History from University College London (UCL) and studied Print and Online Journalism at the London College of Communication (University of the Arts London).

Islands Editorial Policies

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