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Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fort Lauderdale's Beach Business Improvement District Rolls Out "Road Trip & Relax" Summer Campaign, in Partnership With Popular Travel App
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / July 11, 2025 / Fort Lauderdale's Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) is giving travelers one more reason to celebrate summer with the launch of its new 'Road Trip & Relax' campaign. Created in partnership with the popular travel planning platform Roadtrippers, the campaign targets visitors from Florida and nearby Southeastern states with one simple message - your perfect beach vacation is just a short drive Fort Lauderdale Beach According to research from Visit Lauderdale, the official tourism marketing agency for Broward County, 49% of overnight visitors to Greater Fort Lauderdale traveled using their own car or truck, underscoring a powerful trend toward regional travel and road trips. With easy access from cities like Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale Beach is positioned as the ideal summer destination for those looking to hit the road and unwind with a drivable, stress-free summer escape. 'We know that Fort Lauderdale is a favorite summer road trip destination for so many travelers,' said Lisa Namour, General Manager of the Bahia Mar, and chair of the BBID. 'With this campaign, we're strategically embracing that travel trend, inviting visitors to make the journey and discover a destination where relaxation comes naturally. From the moment you arrive, the rhythm slows, the ocean breeze welcomes you, and the spirit of summer truly comes to life.' Features of the campaign include: 'This is the kind of partnership we love, working with destinations that want to bring road travelers closer to authentic, unforgettable places,' said Robyn Barnes, Chief Commercial Officer at Roadtrippers. 'Road Trip & Relax' brings together our app's mission of exploration with the BBID's vision of hospitality. It's a match made in beach heaven.' Running through Labor Day, the campaign aims to capture the growing market of regional travelers looking for a relaxing escape without the hassle of air travel. With walkable beach access, vibrant dining, and scenic ocean views, Fort Lauderdale Beach is the ultimate drive-to destination this summer. To start planning your perfect summer road trip, visit or download the Roadtrippers app and search 'Fort Lauderdale Beach.' Download Campaign Assets Campaign partners and local businesses are encouraged to download the official Campaign Partner Toolkit for branded assets, promotional materials, and other information here. About Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale Beach is one of South Florida's premier coastal destinations, offering visitors a vibrant blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and laid-back luxury. With 24 miles of pristine beaches and turquoise waters, the area is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, water sports, and scenic strolls along its walkable oceanfront promenade. The beachfront district also boasts an array of hotels, dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, waterfront relaxation, or dynamic local events, Fort Lauderdale Beach delivers a welcoming and unforgettable experience for travelers of all ages. About Roadtrippers Roadtrippers is the #1 road trip planning tool, helping millions of travelers discover unique stops, scenic routes, and hidden gems along their journeys. With over 38 million trips planned and counting, Roadtrippers makes it easy to build unforgettable adventures, whether you're headed for national parks, historic landmarks, or quirky roadside attractions. Roadtrippers empowers people to hit the road with confidence and curiosity. To learn more, visit and follow @roadtrippers on Instagram. Contact InformationLuis Galvez Marketing Manager (786) 816-2274 SOURCE: Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District press release
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gino D'Acampo blasted over 'disturbing' video branded 'highly inappropriate'
Under-fire 42-year-old TV chef Gino D'Acampo has angered fans by his treatment of live animals with one vowing to go vegetarian after watching his 'upsetting' video TV chef Gino D'Acampo has provoked fury after uploading an 'alarming' cooking video involving two cute live quails. Gino - battling allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour which has seen ITV drop the star - caused outrage with the clip on social media. Seen before he prepares a meal, the 42-year-old kisses the live creatures in the first shot after grabbing them tight. Then, in the follow up, the Italian dangles the animals' corpses as Bob Marley's song Three Little Birds plays, before plating up the cooked quails. He captioned the video: "And that's how it's done!!!… Chargrilled Quails with zucchine and garlic vinaigrette. The perfect summer's dish… Ask your butcher for quails, try it and let me know." But his actions have enraged fans, who hit out the telly star for his treatment of the animals. MirrorOnline have approached Gino for his response to their response. "I'm not a vegan, but this anthropocentric exhibitionism disgusts me," one told him. Another hit out, saying: "Disturbing and upsetting. It's like showing a cute puppy and then showing it euthanized." A third person told the star: "I just feel numb and thinking now about becoming a vegetarian tbh." The star took a step away from public life following allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour aimed at him - claims he strongly denies. As a result former This Morning host Gino was removed from ITV's programming in February. ITV reported that dozens of former staff and freelancers made allegations about working with Gino, calling his behaviour over a reported 12 year period 'unacceptable,' 'distressing,' and 'horrendous'. Since the allegations, his shows have been pulled from ITV's schedule. Gino, 48, 'firmly denied' accusations of inappropriate behaviour including using sexualised and aggressive language over a period of 12 years made following an ITV News investigation, and it has been reported he is using his time to flog his property. He said the claims against him were 'simply not in my nature'. Amid the reports, it was claimed Gordon Ramsay, his co-star in Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip, had distanced himself from the presenter. But Gino insists they're still firm friends. Now the Italian presenter has revealed plans to return to telly with a new travelogue, to be filmed later this year. "I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me. "Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. "I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting." Gino made some crass remarks in radio interview last week as he returns to spotlight. In sexualised comments about women's bodies, he told show hosts that a "real man" wants women to have "things to grab", while explaining that he prefers a curvier figure.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
I am telling everyone I know about Kmart's 'genius' new $5 car gadget - and I'm not the only one
A newly released budget car accessory from Kmart is already being hailed as a must have for road trips. Kmart Australia have just launched a Car Chip and Dip Holder, $5 - and it falls firmly into the category of 'items that you never knew you needed in your life'. Ideal for those cheeky drive-thru runs to grab hot chips and dipping sauce, this new gadget enables drivers to 'enjoy snacks on the go'. The uniquely designed snack holder slots neatly inside an in-car cup holder, enabling drivers to have their chips and sauce within arm's reach, without the need to awkwardly attempt to eat - and spill- food out of a paper bag. The car gadget features a sturdy cylinder base topped by a wider rectangular shaped open container, which is the perfect size to hold a medium or large packet of fries. Attached to the front of the gadget is a small and shallow rectangular shaped container, which neatly holds a takeaway dipping sauce. A demonstration picture is featured on the product packaging, showcasing the snack holder in-use with takeaway chips and sauce, like the ones you'd typically get at Maccas. In the picture, a large packet of fries is seen fitting securely and upright in the bigger back section of the snack holder. An open sauce container is placed comfortably within the front dip holder. A demonstration picture on the product packaging shows the snack holder in-use with a pack of hot chips and sauce, similar to those purchased at a drive-thru The uniquely designed car accessory features a sturdy cylinder base topped with an open container for chip packets and a handy added dip holder for sauces The online product description explains that this 'clever Chip and Dip holder' makes it simple to 'snack in style on the go'. 'It fits neatly in to keep dips and crisps close at hand,' the description adds. It's also heralded as the ideal car accessory for 'road trips or drive-in nights'. The Car Chip and Dip Holder is BPA free and all black in colour, apart from the white and red sauce holder. Its dimensions are 18cm height, 10cm width and 6.8cm diameter – making it a secure fit for most standard in-car drink holders. The online product listing confirms the item has only 'just landed' in select Kmart stores and is a steal at just five bucks. However, alongside the product information are a few safety messages regarding use of the snack holder – particularly while driving. 'Drive attentively and avoid distraction. Eating must not interfere with the driver's control of the vehicle,' reads the cautionary information. The listing also instructs drivers to 'ensure the food on your holder is secure before driving.' The warning message adds that the device is 'not for hot liquids'. The new in-car snack holder comes a year after a previously available Kmart in-car snack item caught shopper's attention. Lifestyle content creator Bec Hardgrave shared a TikTok video in July 2024 demonstrating the Anko Car Bottle Bowl which was designed to attach around a Stanley Cup-style water bottle. The $5 product, which was available last year but is no longer on shelves, looked like a round divided snack plate with a large hole in the middle. In her video, the fitness and health coach demonstrated mounting the snack holder around her oversized drink bottle before loading it up with popcorn, raspberries and bliss balls. While the video notched up hundreds of likes, viewers expressed concern about the practical use of the snack holder. 'One big bump and it's game over,' read one reply. The space-saving Anko Pop Up Bin, $6, is easily installed behind a seat in your vehicle and is large enough to be useful yet small enough to avoid being an eye sore at 19cm x 16cm The latest Car Chip and Dip Holder is part of a recent spate of ingenious car accessories launched by the budget mass retailer. A few months earlier, shoppers were blown away by Kmart's Pop Up Bin car accessory, which cost only $6. The space-saving bin is easily installed behind a car's front seat headrest and is useful for wrappers, cups and other rubbish that would typically end up being discarded on the floor of a car. The little black bin, which is 19cm x 16cm in size, has received a near clean sweep of five-star online reviews. 'Game-changer for the car... love this,' a shopper wrote. 'Definitely helps keep the car tidy and a nice size that doesn't take up too much room,' another added. 'Works great! I have it sitting in the middle seat [as an] organiser for the kids! Fits small bags and does a great job,' one more said.
Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gino D'Acampo 'to sell £4.2m mansion' amid TV comeback plan after 'tough time'
After undertaking a huge restoration job, Gino D'Acampo is said be ready to cash in on the incredible seven-bedroom mansion he shares with his wife and three children TV chef Gino D'Acampo has put his £4.2million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale, it has been claimed. The star took a step away from public life following allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour aimed at him - claims he strongly denies. As a result former This Morning host Gino was removed from ITV's programming in February. ITV reported that dozens of former staff and freelancers made allegations about working with Gino, calling his behaviour over a reported 12 year period 'unacceptable,' 'distressing,' and 'horrendous'. Since the allegations, his shows have been pulled from ITV's schedule. Gino, 48, 'firmly denied' accusations of inappropriate behaviour including using sexualised and aggressive language over a period of 12 years made following an ITV News investigation, and it has been reported he is using his time to flog his property. He put the Grade II listed seven-bedroom Georgian property on the market on Friday, sources state, and is preparing to sell the Hertfordshire mansion he shares with wife Jessica and his three children Luciano, 23, Rocco, 20, and Mia, 13. The family have overseen a huge restoration project and could be about to cash in. Mirror Online has approached his reps for confirmation. A source told MailOnline: "Gino's had a tough time lately so selling the family home will also add to the sadness. Himself and Jessica put so much work into turning the property into their dream home." Gino is battling to save his TV career after being hit with the accusations. He said the claims against him were 'simply not in my nature'. Amid the reports, it was claimed Gordon Ramsay, his co-star in Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip, had distanced himself from the presenter. But Gino insists they're still firm friends. Now the Italian presenter has revealed plans to return to telly with a new travelogue, to be filmed later this year. Responding to the claims in their entirety in a statement to ITV News, Gino said: "I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago. I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. "I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me. "Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. "I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting." Gino made some crass remarks in radio interview last week as he returns to spotlight. In sexualised comments about women's bodies, he told show hosts that a "real man" wants women to have "things to grab", while explaining that he prefers a curvier figure.
Daily Record
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Gino D'Acampo unveils plans for TV comeback after being axed from ITV
Gino is plotting his return to television with a new travel series. Gino D'Acampo is planning his return to television with a new travel series and a foray into acting, The Mirror has revealed. The celebrity chef stepped back from the public eye following allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour were made against him. After the allegations, which Gino has completely denied, the This Morning chef was removed from ITV's programming in February. Now the Italian presenter has revealed plans to return to the small screen with a new travelogue, to be filmed later this year. He also is trying his hand at acting and is involved in a series shot in Ireland in which he plays a mechanic. Speaking about what is next for him, he said: "We have a TV project for later this year in September, I want to go all around Malta, it's a show called An Italian In Malta. 'The idea is to show everyone all over the world a bit about the country - I want to find the perfect restaurant, the perfect recipe, the perfect spot, I will speak to the local people, what they cook and how they cooked 200 years ago." Speaking about the mystery series, which sees him acting for the first time, he shared: "I am playing a part in a series, my part is this Italian-American mechanic that is always in trouble with the police or always in trouble with the law and then he became a mechanic and he's helping the main character in the show. This is acting now, I'm not becoming a real mechanic, I'm useless at stuff like that." Gino opened his first international restaurant in Malta called Luciano at the start of June to rave reviews. Unlike in the UK, he is enjoying life of a superstar again out there. "I think Malta has done a lot for me, the Maltese have been very welcoming and have said 'hi I'm pleased that you're here' and I am so grateful for that,' he told Vibe Fm Podcast. The 48-year-old has 'firmly denied' accusations of inappropriate behaviour including using sexualised and aggressive language over a period of 12 years made in an ITV News investigation. He said they were 'simply not in my nature'. Following the allegations, it was claimed that his Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip co-star Gordon Ramsay had distanced himself from the presenter. But Gino insists they're still firm friends. He said: "I think there is this misconception that when he was in his 30s in London he was chasing the stars and the pressure in the kitchen in the 90s was high, things were flying around the kitchen but now Gordon is a different man, he's a very generous, cool guy, but you don't want to annoy him. Well I can, I do shows with him - we go around the world. If I FaceTime here he would answer of course, but if I FaceTime him and I'm on a show he will be really annoyed." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
