Most people when they visit the Maldives like to settle into their Maldives Villas and simply savour the luxurious experience. Nonetheless, there are other interesting things to do in the Island nation. Having identified these many resorts such as Grand Park Kodhipparu offer speedboat rides to Male to visit the local fish market as well as the adjoining market where they sell fruit and spices. At the fish market, you will enjoy watching the locals bustle about haggling and looking at fresh catches of sea bass, tuna, groupers and even barracuda piled on the floor in inviting masses of silver. After you've had your fill of the fish market, step into the nearby local market to look at mounds of fresh fruit and various spices.