5 days to a week is sufficient time to explore and go on a spiritual retreat to the Maldives. There are a plethora of things that the Maldives has in store for you. In 5 days, you can comfortably visit all the major attractions.

Passports are required for tourists visiting from outside of the Maldives. Tourists staying in the Maldives for less than 30 days will be issued a free visa on arrival. Extension stays are available for a fee. Foreigners who enter the Maldives are required to have a return or onward ticket and your passport must be valid for at least six months.

With an unlocked mobile phone, you can purchase a prepaid sim once you arrive in in Malé, or alternatively contact your service provider to see if international roaming is available. WiFi is available throughout the Maldives resorts.

Yes. Regardless of your health or preferred holiday style, travel insurance protects you against accident, illness or injury. Insurance also covers you and your family in case of acts of nature, lost or stolen luggage and in light of unexpected changes to your travel plans.

As the Maldives are a Muslim country, alcohol is illegal in Malé and the locally inhabited islands. But there’s no need to worry, all the resort islands have a special alcohol licence so you can still sip cocktails in tropical paradise

The Maldives maintains a pleasant year-round temperature of 25-30°C, dropping just a few degrees at night. Every day, the sun shines for an average of 8 hours, and the water temperature seldom falls below 25°C. Also, the water temperature ranges from 28-30 degrees Celsius. This is an optimal temperature for going for a swim, and it is also ideal for diving or snorkeling on your Maldives tour.

Yes, the Maldives resort islands are very safe for solo female travelers. Many visitors to the Maldives travel solo including females, Maldives does not have any particularly bad reputation for being infamous for its crime scene. The Maldives recognizes Islam as its official religion, this means women should adhere to dress guidelines while visiting monuments such as mosques and can swim in swimwear and bikinis at specially designated bikini beaches. Apart from this, the Maldives are generally safe for all travelers, especially females.

The Maldives is a tropical destination; this means you would be exposed to the sun rays for the time you are spending on the island. It’s surrounded by the most beautiful beaches - warm sunny weather and lots of watersports. It is a good idea to pack the following for your trip to the Maldives: light cotton garments - preferable light colors, evening wear, sandals or flip flops, swimwear, insect repellant, sunscreen, and sunglasses, carry a sun hat having good coverage to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays.

Months from August to October is the cheapest month for the Maldives tour where the cost of going to the Maldives is less than the normal cost to visit the Maldives. The peak season starts in December and lasts till February or March. If you are planning a budget vacation for the Maldives tour, August to October is the best month. The weather is not as wet as it is in the summer, and you will find a convenient hotel that is less expensive than luxury resorts.

As a budget traveler, booking in advance and traveling off-season can help you plan the Maldives, you can expect NGN 450,000 - NGN 650,000 per head with travel, stay, and meals. While they do fall on the pricier end of the spectrum. But guesthouses are now springing up on a weekly basis on local islands, providing budget travelers with an inexpensive way to see the world. Check out Jimspeco Travel Hub's Maldives tour packages for affordable ways to take a Maldives holiday.