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It's hard to imagine you'd ever get tired of exploring the Alabama Coast. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are a mecca for vacationers, whether traveling to the area for the first time or returning annually (as many do) to enjoy the scenic wonders. If you've been here, you already know it's a water playground loaded with activities for the whole family. Maybe you've spent time paddleboarding or kayaking in Lake Shelby, explored Bayou St. John on a pontoon boat, or seen the sights from above parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico. If you love what's above the water, wait until you see what's below.

When it comes to max relax goals, it doesn't get much better than floating along a river without a care in the world. Go on, close your eyes, and envision the cool water brushing along your bum, the carbonation of your favorite frosty beverage going down like silk, and the rays of sunshine giving you questionable tan lines. That's right, river tube floating is the staple of a good old, blue-blooded, American summer, and we're here to give you an epic tubing bucket list for your #tubinggoals.

One thing we can tell you about BOTE’s general design philosophy is this: We’ve never been the types to “throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.” On the contrary, everything we do—everything we’ve ever done—from a product standpoint and from a design standpoint has always been and always will be highly intentional and deeply considered.

Call it the curse of the creative, the price of particularity, the malediction of the meticulous—whatever you want to call it, this much is clear: we’re design freaks. We believe thoughtful design not only brings a product to life, but it brings the life out of the product. From the outset, inventive design and innovative function go hand in hand.

After all, our SUPs and kayaks are designed to be best-in-class, top-of-the-line watercrafts extraordinaire. Why shouldn’t they be stylish as hell, too?

If you’ve never considered celebrating Easter at the beach, maybe now’s the time to give it a try. You’ll find plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy and every reason to bring your annual traditions with you. Better yet, lose the sweaters and boots, grab your swimsuit and flip flops, and create some new Easter traditions in Northwest Florida this year!

We can all agree that our personal homes are so much more than four walls and a roof over our heads. It’s where we share our successes, laugh about our missteps, and feel most like ourselves over any other place.  So when vacationing to the beautiful coastline of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL, why settle for anything less in your beach house rental?

Our venture into beer started with a simple text from our flagship store leader, Suzy Hunt, to BOTE CEO and Co-Founder Corey Cooper. It read: “Want to make a beer?”

After learning it’d be with the super local brewery that creates beers representing the area and lifestyle, Destin Brewery, we didn’t see much reason to procrastinate. So in 2021, we launched the beginning of a spot-on collaboration with Destin Brewery Founder and Owner Kelly Taylor.

Finding the perfect vacation rental for your annual family vacation or even a long weekend for two can feel a little daunting when there are so many options to choose from. If you’re planning a trip to Destin or 30A, the vacation rental prospects are seemingly endless—from Gulf-front condominiums with ample amenities to cozy townhomes and luxury homes with private pools.

Thousands of tourists flock annually to Destin every summer to enjoy the powder white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” has become a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and a world-class vacation destination brimming with activity. From water sports, fishing, and golf, to the many festivals, events, and attractions in Destin, this little piece of paradise offers something for everyone. So why wait for summer when you can take advantage of all the area has to offer before the crowds arrive?