Just a few minutes away from the fish market, the Male local market is located in the very centre of the commercial hub and is therefore the ideal place to go for a good splash of local colour and vibe. However, in seeking out luxury hotels Maldives, special attention must be paid to choose Maldives resorts that will truly reflect the local culture and enrobe the visitor in its traditional vibe. One such spot popular among visitors is the Kurumba Maldives famed for its warm hospitality and the generous comforts bestowed upon its visitors.

Locals from all over the country haggle over the stacks of yams, local vegetables and fruits, packets of curious looking sweetmeats, chips, nuts, jars and bottles showcasing various homemade pickles and chutneys put up for sale. It truly is an amazing sight to see rows and rows of banana bunches hanging from ceiling beams on hardy coir ropes. This is indeed the best place to mingle around with the locals as well as to purchase local produce at very good prices. Grab some memories while you walk down the aisles soaking up the atmosphere. It is bound to be well worth the while.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+