"Once the clubhouse of America’s wealthiest families, the Jekyll Island Club Resort now operates as a hotel at the center of Jekyll’s compact historic district and is a focal point for visitors splitting time between the resort, nearby beaches, and island activities." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines