We can’t get enough of Instagram and it’s all thanks to these guys. From professional surfers and underwater photographers, to swimwear labels and fashion icons, we show you who to follow for your daily dose of island life.
1. Alana Blanchard @alanarblanchard
Followers: 415k
Occupation: Professional Surfer
Based: Kauai, Hawaii
The glamour girl of the surfing world rips in the water and understands the power of social media and surfing in a g-string.
2. Hamilton Island @hamiltonisland
Followers: 9k
Based: Far North Queensland, Australia
With The Great Barrier Reef and the world’s best resort (Qualia) in their backyard, this is what island life is all about.
3. Clark Little @clarklittle
Followers: 215k
Occupation: Surf Photographer
Based: Oahu, Hawaii
Award-winning surf photographer based on the North Shore who captures unique angles and dangerous breaks.
4. Acacia Swimwear @acaciaswimwear
Followers: 82k
Based: Maui and Kauai, Hawaii | Bali, Indonesia
A swimwear label owned by Lyndie Irons (Andy Irons’ wife) and Naomi Acacia that is based out of three different tropical islands.
5. Lara Bingle @mslarabingle
Followers: 173k
Occupation: Model/Muse/Celebrity
Based: Sydney, Australia
When she’s not hanging around Bondi, you’ll find her sunning on a beach in Mexico or surfing with her posse in Byron Bay.
6. Pip Edwards @pip_edwards1
Followers: 18k
Based: Sydney, Australia
Occupation: Stylist and Senior Accessories Designer at Sass & Bide
The balayage advocate showcases her hot beach hair, effortless fashion, Bondi lifestyle and the latest Sass & Bide creations.
7. Fá Empel @favelapunk
Followers: 18k
Occupation: Model and Designer of CAST Eyewear
Based: Bali, Indonesia
Crazy parties in Bali, intimate photos with surfer boyfriend Luke Stedman, late night skinny dips and tatt sessions, this girl sure knows how to live.
8. A Bikini a Day @abikiniaday
Followers: 157k
Based: Oahu, Hawaii
Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman run a blog where they take photos of their hot beach bodies in a different bikini every day.
9. Ming Nomchong @mingnomchongphotography
Followers: 615
Occupation: Photographer
Based: Byron Bay, Australia
This Byron Bay-based photographer captures local surf culture and beach life from one of the best seaside towns in Australia.
10. Kalani Miller @kalanimiller
Followers: 22k
Occupation: Swimwear Designer and Kelly Slater’s girlfriend
Based: Hawaii, California and on the ASP World Tour
When you run a swimsuit label and have Kelly Slater as your boyfriend, your Instagram feed is bound to look good.
