By Annabel Candy

I scoured the world for 20 years looking for the perfect beach, climate and lifestyle before moving to Noosa in Queensland, Australia where I live now.

We all know there’s no such thing as perfect, but Noosa is the perfect place for me and my family right now.

It’s also a prime holiday destination and a popular place for rich and famous Australians and expats to move to or vacation in. Richard Branson is the most well known home owner (he owns Makepeace Island in the Noosa River) along with many Aussie glitterati like tennis player Pat Rafter.

But what’s Noosa like for people like me and you whose pockets aren’t quite that deep?

We have three kids aged six, ten and thirteen and are lucky to be able to live just about anywhere we... More...