Island time: Why some resorts in the Maldives move their clocks ahead an hour [Video]

CNN  — 

It may be true that Maldives’ luxury resorts really do have it all – the turquoise water, the rich marine life, and, in some cases, their own time system.

Referred to as “island time,” it isn’t a figurative saying that invites guests to relax and forget about the passing minutes.

Many resorts move their clocks at least one hour ahead of the country’s official time zone – which is five hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5).

“This deliberate time adjustment is more than a mere quirk of travel; it is a thoughtful enhancement to the guest experience, catering to the diverse needs of our international visitors,” Mohit Dembla, general manager of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa tells CNN Travel.

The JW Marriott is one of four Maldives properties under the Marriott Group umbrella, alongside St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, the Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort and the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari …