Payments in the hotels can be made in most hard currencies in cash traveler's cheques or credit cards. Personal cheques may be accepted if they are supported by an internationally recognised bank guarantee card. The most commonly used credit cards are American Express Visa Master Card Diners Club JCB and Euro Card. Dress Light cotton clothing is recommended. Except on special occasions such as important business meetings casual clothing is the norm.
Nudism is an offense.
When visiting an inhabited island. Top Dive, Fish and Cruise Strung across the equator in the middle of the vastness of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a dream come true for any marine enthusiast. This garland of islands is one of the last unspoilt places on earth - a paradise. It has also been described as an ethereal abstract painting. Diving The most spectacular life is to be found underwater where rainbow-hued tropical fish teem amongst the multi coloured coral reefs along with crustaceans turtles shells and fantastic seaweed growths which combine to form a silent spellblinding world.