As odd a title as this may sound to anyone jetting off to the tropics for a holiday of sun, sand and surf; one must keep in mind, the Maldives is a Muslim nation, and apart for your private resort, the local islands and resident Muslims must be shown respect. Ditch the string bikinis for comfy ankle length skirts or cotton pants and shirts or t-shirts with sleeves; there are just too many wonderful attractions, such as ancient mosques built from coral, around the archipelago that you are not going to want to miss.