Festivals & Events: There is no better time to visit Miami than during the Summer Festival Season. With fun to be had around every corner, you're sure to find what you're looking for in Miami. Summertime draws swarms of tourists eager to experience all this flourishing city has to offer.

Head to the sundrenched beaches of Miami and enjoy expansive, sandy shorelines filled with exciting entertainment for the whole family. If it's a more metropolitan experience you're after, make your way to the urban streets of the city where you'll find a plethora of fun-filled activities.

During the months of August and September, Miami's best restaurants will participate in Miami Spice 2009. This event, designed especially for avid foodies, will offer three-course meals featuring signature side dishes created by world-renowned chefs. Prices range from $26 for lunch to $36 for dinner.

Greater Miami is known for its abundance of luxury spas, which are ranked among the "Best Spas in America." During the month of July, Miami Festival Season will present the first annual Miami Spa Month. This is your chance to enjoy special treatments for as low as $99 at many of Miami's top-rated spas.

If you're looking for a summer getaway filled with endless activities and specials, look no further than Miami.

For LxM Christina Stewart