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December 2008/January 2009
December 2008/January 2009 issue
Tuesday, November 18, 2008;
Nonstop Mexico
Movie Quest 2008
Eat Like a Local: Tuscany
Cheapest Places on Earth: Hua Hun, Thailand
User's Manual: Digital Camera Tips
Road Trip: Alabama
40 Best
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
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.
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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.
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• Italy Menu Decoder (PDF)
• Villa Rentals Under the Tuscan Sun
Bodysurf in the morning, make nice with mischievous monkeys in the afternoon, and end the day with a midnight snack at the night market.
Disappointed with your digital pictures? These seven settings will help you get professional-quality photos from your point-and-shoot.
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In Alabama, there's no shortage of respect for the past—from civil rights memorials to a timeless recipe for pulled pork.
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From our December/January issue: Deals for Las Vegas, Paris, Jamaica, and 37 other fascinating destinations worldwide.