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What is good to know if travelling to Maldives?

• Just 200 or so islands are inhabited by the Maldivians, about 100 of them are tourist resorts, and the other hundred are uninhabited. Careful planning has ensured that the islands’ retain their Edenic character.
• Lots of resorts, hotels and restaurants will add a service charge of about 10 per cent and tipsfor exceptional service are welcome too. 
• Felidhoo, South Male, North Male and Ari are the most-visited islands. They are not far from the airport on Male from where most of the “liveaboard” diving boats depart. 
• Dress appropriately and conservatively, especially when visiting inhabited islands and Male. Women should cover their shoulders and thighs; men can get away with shorts. Alcohol should not be brought into the Maldives. If you do have it in your luggage, it’ll be impounded at the airport until your departure. There are different rules on the resort islands. Bars are well stocked with every type of beverage. 
• The Fish Market is west of Independence Square in Male. It’s not the place for the squeamish as  freshly caught fish are butchered there, but it offers a glimpse into the life of typical Maldivian fishermen and there’s a cafe upstairs that serves the catch of the day. 
• The National Art Gallery is a relatively new addition to Male. It houses collections by noted Maldivian artists such as Afzal Shafiu Hassan and Sarudhaaru Dhon Manik.