There are a lot of exceptional resorts in the Maldives, but not many of them can boast their own time zone. One&Only Reethi Rah sets its clocks an hour ahead of Malé to give guests more daylight and a perfectly aligned happy hour. The three-bedroom Grand Sunset Residence has privileged access to the island’s longest stretch of beach. Discretion is assured with its hidden driveway for arrivals, and the manicured gardens and lush coconut groves surrounding its 26,770-sq-ft footprint. The two-villa residence was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the go-to designer for luxury hotels. Its opulent decor will only momentarily distract you from the extraordinary Indian Ocean views, which, thanks to expansive windows, are rarely out of reach.

The resort’s spa facilities include a therapeutic vitality pool, crystal steam rooms, and saunas that are available for private hire. The treatment menu has been exclusively developed for the resort by the world-leading wellness brand ESPA, to capture the spirit of the island. The treatments are based on two pillars: eco-therapy and vibrational energy. These work with binaural beats, the Solfeggio scale and rhythms of nature, to harness the energy of the earth’s vibrations.