King George Island

Island · Antarctica

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Only 1% of Tourists Fly to Antarctica From This Country — Here’s How You Can Do It

"An Antarctic gateway island with an airstrip that allows passengers to fly over the southern ocean and board expedition ships upon landing, enabling shorter fly-and-cruise itineraries (some as short as eight nights) and reducing or eliminating the traditional ocean crossing." - Sarah Groen

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-ways-to-travel-to-antarctica-8744686

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