A SPOTLIGHT ON THE WANDERLUST BEAUTY BEHIND SALTY LUXE.

Contributed by estCA staff, Lindsay Vacek

Meet Sarah. the salty soul behind Salty Luxe, a tropical, luxury travel blog and brand. You may have seen her insanely stunning photos on social media and if you’ve been lucky, you also have watched some of her stories and videos which showcase how truly genuine and kind she is. This hard-working and good vibe creative radiates warmth and support in the creative world - and through documenting her journey, she also shares the many milestones, dedication and perseverance it took to build her own dream life.

I was lucky enough to be able to chat with Sarah and talk about life, travel and what keeps her inspired. And to make it even more exciting, she just launched her sustainable swimwear line (available at the Salty Luxe store). All pieces are handmade from sustainable materials, with adjustable straps for the perfect fit & luxe fabrics to make sure that you feel like the queen you are. Also, with every bikini purchase, they donate to worldwide ocean conservation.

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“The more time I spend in the sun & salt, the more my tank is filled & the more creative I feel I can be. For me the ocean is symbolic of pure freedom ~ you just can't be stressed floating in the sea!” - Sarah

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What’s a typical day look like for you?

It depends if we are working at home or away. When we are at home we’re working on our blogs, editing, designing & working on our sustainable label and store, etc.

A typical day on location is all systems go and we are very much in a content creation headspace. We’d be up for sunrise to shoot still and video content, followed by breakfast and a post to the ‘gram. We then try to get back to as many DM’s as possible and answer emails. Then we shoot underwater during highlight and overhead drone content. In the afternoon, we relax a little and prep the post for the following day. We’ll finish with an early evening shoot and then do it all again!

What keeps you inspired?

Definitely the ocean. The more time I spend in the sun & salt, the more my tank is filled and the more creative I feel I can be. For me, the ocean is symbolic of pure freedom ~ you just can’t be stressed floating in the sea!

What advice would you give your 16 year old self?

Be yourself, my beautiful friends. The world needs what you’ve got. YOU are ENOUGH. Nourish yourself with good food. Family is everything. Travel makes the world small and makes you realize we’re all human. Love your booty! Being young is the most incredible thing in the world, don’t take it for granted. One day you’ll find someone that makes you realize why all the others didn’t work out. Anything you want is possible, you just have to work for it. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Be fierce and full of fire. We have one life, live it your way.

What song(s) is a “must” for a road trip playlist?

Anything by Ziggy Alberts (a Byron Bay local), Maggie Rogers, Donovan Woods + anything 70’s!

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

I hate flying. I’m pretty sure I have a phobia and every time I fly, I suffer from anxiety. I thought it would go away with huge hours in the sky, but it hasn’t.

Favorite thing about California?

It’s got a lot of collective similarities to our hometown of Byron Bay. Everything from the relaxed surf culture, artistic energy, natural beauty & chilled out vibe, it’s perfectly aligned to what enlivens us most. I love it!

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Best thing you ever ate and where?

50c tacos from a hole-in-the-wall taqueria while lost somewhere in Mexico.

What’s the most memorable moment you had while traveling?

So many honestly. One of my most joyful travel memories is definitely living with a hill tribe in Burma, working as a volunteer on an elephant conservation project. I did this solo when I was in my early 20’s and it was life changing. Besides that, sleeping in shacks on remote islands in French Polynesia, diving and interacting with whales, swimming with sharks for the first time, those incredible conversations you get into with strangers that become life-long friends instantly, traveling in a van through California, backpacking Central America for 6 months, and exploring remote areas of Australia (just to name a few!!)

What’s next for you?

We have just launching sustainable fine art prints (all made to order to minimize wastage) of our most precious captures of the last few years of travel. We also just launched our SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR!