NEW
WILD SOUTH CAROLINA ESCAPE: BEAUFORT & THE BARRIER ISLANDS 8 DAYS | FROM $3,990 Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit expeditions.com/wildcarolina Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
S
ail among South Carolina's stunning Barrier Islands during a short, enriching getaway, discovering sites that reveal the untold history of the region, and exploring wetlands, wild beaches, dunes, and maritime forests in parks and refuges along the coast.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶ Explore Beaufort, where opulent mansions and historic churches and schools tell stories of the past. ▶ Watch for birdlife, alligators, and loggerhead turtles on St. Phillip’s Island, a pristine wilderness area once owned by conservationist Ted Turner. ▶ Venture to the ruins of historic plantations at Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area, and discover unspoiled beaches and coastal forests. ▶ Coast in a Zodiac along the shores of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, keeping an eye out for dolphins and seabirds.
Flock of white ibis over South Carolina coastal marsh.
10
