By Linda Tancs

One of the few remaining unspoiled treasures, Daufuskie Island in South Carolina is a true getaway. Nestled between Savannah and Hilton Head, the island is still accessible only by boat. The most popular option is the Official Daufuskie Island Ferry from Bluffton (outside Hilton Head), a town known for having some of the Lowcountry’s best seafood. Once on the island be sure to visit the historic Bloody Point Lighthouse, so named for the Native American battles that took place there in the 1700s. The name “Daufuskie” is a combination of two Muscogee, Native American words: “daufu” meaning feather, and “fuskie” meaning tip or point, the shape of the island representing the tip of a feather. Although small, the island is not walkable. Rent a golf cart, or you might consider riding horseback in Daufuskie’s maritime forest and throughout the exclusive community of Haig Point.