Maldives is a heavenly place. Hope you clear the exam and get a job soon. Then fulfill your dream of traveling to Maldives. Although Maldives is a small island country, many tourists flock here every year due to its immense beauty. Like you I also want to visit Maldives and I have wanted to visit here for many years. You are right here 5 to 7 days are enough to explore different places (islands). There are many small islands and several islands can be visited in one day. Maldives is expensive but there is government transport where special discounts are given, if you use government transport the island speedboat fares will be almost halved.