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In the March 2003 Print Edition

Elegant Danger: In far-off Rangiroa, French Polynesia's paradisiacal dive getaway, writer Peter Benchley teams with underwater photographer David Doubilet to swim with the sharks.

San Diego Times Three: Traveler contributing editor Andrew Nelson gives the scoop on must-visit restaurants and hotels in La Jolla, Hillcrest, and downtown.

On the Loose: Freelance writer Tom Dunkel escapes from Washington, D.C.'s, chaotic bustle to explore the green hills, deep lakes, and white-water rivers that join Tennessee and North Carolina.

Insider's Paris: With in-the-know locals in tow, freelance journalist Taras Grescoe scouts out the best activities, shops, hotels, restaurants, and more.

Far Edge of Ireland: Writer Mel White tours County Mayo, a rural, rugged slice of Ireland's western coast that has remained virtually unchanged over time.

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