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Malamala Beach Club’s Magic

- FREDERICA ELBOURNE Feedback: frederica.elbourne@fijisun.com.fj

Nisa Labalaba has put Ben’s Kitchen on the Navua map. The former hospitalit­y worker lost her job when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of the tourismn sector.

But where one door closes, many more open.

Ms Labalaba runs the Navua franchise for Ben’s Kitchen.

“Ben Tuivanuale­vu started Ben’s Kitchen in Suva, and proceeded to develop a franchise around the mainland,” she said.

“He how has kitchens located in every town on the mainland, and one in Labasa.

“But the most exciting feature of the business is the newest addition in New Zealand.”

Ms Lalalaba operates out of Naitoniton­i, Navua, where people order from.

“I cook and bake,” she said.

“Many don’t know that I actually enjoy cooking.”

The home-based business can be contacted on her Facebook page, which is under the name.

What is one place in Fiji you would take friends to?

Rukua, Beqa, where there is a waterfall, a sandbank and the most delicious tasting home-made meals.

There are nine villages in Beqa.

What is your favourite spot for a coffee or pie?

Gloria Jean’s MHCC offers great customer service, and the best coffee.

What is your favourite backyard spot?

The beach.

I enjoy the quiet, clean environmen­t; it puts me in a reflective mood.

I also enjoy wave-watching; its relaxing.

What is one place in list?

Fiji on your bucket

Malamala Beach Club is Fiji’s best located island.

Located in the Mamanuca island group, it continues to be a highly recommende­d place for me to visit - highly recommende­d by friends who have visited the day resort.

Malamala Beach Club is the world’s first beach club located on its very own island, situated just 25 minutes from Port Denarau.

Guests enjoy the beach club with a day pass where they get to experience white sand beaches, beachside cabanas, a resort-style infinity-edge pool, and views across the Mamanuca Islands.

 ?? ?? Malamala Beach Club, is a day resort located in the Mamnuca group, just 25 minutes by boat from Port Denarau.
Malamala Beach Club, is a day resort located in the Mamnuca group, just 25 minutes by boat from Port Denarau.
 ?? The Navua franchise of Ben’s Kitchen. ?? Anisa Labalaba operates
The Navua franchise of Ben’s Kitchen. Anisa Labalaba operates

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