I have a modernized, art filled 2 bedroom apartment (only 1 bath) in the heart of Noosa village, a tourist mecca of Australia just over an hour's drive from Brisbane. Noosa is the jewel in the crown of the Sunshine Coast, and is a UNESCO Biosphere. We have mild subtropical weather year round (similar to Spain's southern beach areas). Explore this website to get an idea of the area: http://www.visitnoosa.com.au/index. cfm/

My apartment, one of just four, is central to shops, cafes, gym, and a cinema as well as being just a 10 minute walk to our main beach and Hastings St shopping. Noosa features a beautiful river, a large national park, and stunning ocean beaches. Enjoy a lovely view over the Noosa hinterland from my balcony before strolling to the beach for a morning swim (or swim in our apartments' pool) or driving to wonderful little towns and markets near by.

I have a small older car available, although I rarely need to use it. Also have wireless broadband, TV, etc. Noosa is close to an airport that has flights to all our major cities.