Lincoln Road Mall, South Beach

This outdoor mall lends to the encapsulation of South Beach. I strolled through on my first night in town and at various times thereafter. Locals and tourists alike congregate here at all hours because Lincoln Road Mall offers something for everyone: dining, retail, bars, clubs and galleries. Although I missed them, I found out that farmers and collectibles markets are also held there.

The mall is well-maintained and truly designed for pedestrians, with some areas blocked off to vehicles. Almost every restaurant offers drink or appetizer specials and al fresco dining. For people watchers, there are public seating options. I didn't buy anything but food while exploring Lincoln Road Mall and engaged in my share of window shopping. Some streets adjacent to the mall are worth exploring as well. I did so on foot and discovered more shops and even residential areas with interesting architecture.

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Belly Rewards

Belly, a little-known loyalty program, tracks visits when users sign in at restaurants and other businesses. Download the app or join for free by activating a scannable card that fits on your keychain.

To maximize this app's money saving potential, sign up for Belly Bites. These limited-time offers entice potential customers with free products and services from hot dogs to haircuts and everything in between. I even scored a grocery store gift card. Also, the location search option proves particularly beneficial when traveling in unfamiliar territory. It lists participating businesses that are in close proximity. Here's another tip. Plenty of merchants add on additional incentives if you haven't returned within a month. Their attempting to steal you from the competition, which equals even more savings for you!

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