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TABLE OF CONTENTS

December 2008/January 2009

December 2008/January 2009 issue |

Nonstop Mexico
When you have beach on the brain, who wants to bother with a layover? We've prepared the ultimate insider's guide to seven resort towns south of the border that are just one quick flight away.
• Explore our interactive map

Movie Quest 2008
Move over Oscar! We have our own thoughts about which movies won our hearts in 2008. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 10 most travel-inspiring movies—and how you, too, can have cinematic moments on your next trip.
• See the slide show


Budget Travel Magazine December 2008/January 2009 issue

Eat Like a Local: Tuscany
Tuscany has no shortage of authentic restaurants. But the best? We turned to local villa owners, who would only leave their own kitchens for just the right spot.
• See the slide show
• Italy Menu Decoder (PDF)
• Villa Rentals Under the Tuscan Sun

Cheapest Places on Earth: Hua Hun, Thailand
Bodysurf in the morning, make nice with mischievous monkeys in the afternoon, and end the day with a midnight snack at the night market.

User's Manual: Digital Camera Tips
Disappointed with your digital pictures? These seven settings will help you get professional-quality photos from your point-and-shoot.
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Road Trip: Alabama
In Alabama, there's no shortage of respect for the past—from civil rights memorials to a timeless recipe for pulled pork.
• See the slide show

40 Best
From our December/January issue: Deals for Las Vegas, Paris, Jamaica, and 37 other fascinating destinations worldwide.

Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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