There's no better feeling than coming back to dreary England after a sunny getaway, glowing with a tan - but if you choose to try and eradicate those tan lines by going topless in these countries, you could see your return to the UK delayed.

One of the best parts about a holiday away to a sunny beach town or idyllic island is the sunkissed glow you have when you get back.

If you want to avoid pesky tanlines, the best way to sunbathe is in the buff but make sure you do your research because some countries may have serious consequences for people who let it all hang out.

In some countries even just going topless at the beach could result in a hefty fine or even a court case.

It pays to be prepared and do your research about what the rules and customs are before you jet off on your getaway. Some of the most popular destinations like Trinidad and Tobago, Dubai and even Malta all have rules against nudity.

Dubai

In Dubai, a strict Muslim country, not only is nude or topless sunbathing banned, women can get in serious legal trouble for wearing a bikini outside a beach area - this is punishable by up to 6 months in prison.

These rules apply to public and private beaches so there’s no skirting the rules.

Tunisia

Another strict Muslim country, nudity in public in Tunisia could see you fined or even imprisoned however some traditional hammams, or public bathhouses, are segregated by gender and may require patrons to be fully nude as part of the cultural practice.

Eqypt

Nudity in Egypt is considered to be extremely culturally insensitive and is strictly prohibited, also due to the large Muslim population. If you choose to flout the law you could be looking at fines or imprisonment.

Trinidad & Tobago

This island paradise is very religious, and as a result nudity and topless bathing are illegal anywhere in this Caribbean nation. Wearing nothing but a bathing suit anywhere other than a beach is also an offence, and officers have the right to enforce the rules.

Malta

A top spot for Brits, public nudity is illegal in this island nation, and the criminal code even includes being “indecently dressed”.

Morocco

Morocco is another Muslim country, which means public nudity is illegal and deeply frowned upon. You could face hefty fines or even imprisonment

Bahamas

Nudity is not accepted in the Bahamas and there are no places that allow it anywhere on the island - not even private beaches or clubs. The conservative island nation will punish people who flout these rules with fines or tickets to ensure they respect the laws of the nation.

John Charnock, CEO of StressFreeCarRental.com said it’s important people do their research before they jet off.

He said: "As the summer season ramps up, we are urging sun-seekers to research local laws and customs before topless sunbathing."

"Sunbathing in the nude can be seen as culturally unacceptable in some destinations, and the laws on nude sunbathing vary around the world and it is illegal in some surprising places."

The Daily Star UK