Sun, Sea, Surf & Blogging?

Do you like, sun, surf, sand, sea... ?  Would you be willing to travel to Australia?  Last of all, would you be willing to accept a six figure salary?

Well, if you answered yes to all of those questions, you may be eligible to apply for what Australia is calling the "Best job in the World".  In return for lying on the beach of a tropical island for six months as the island's "caretaker", Queensland Australia is offering 150,000 Australian dollars (which is currently $105,000 u.s.) which includes free airfare from the winner's home country to Hamilton Island which is located on the Great Barrier Reef.

They will expect the Island Caretaker to walk the white sand beaches, snorkel the reef, and take care of a few "minor tasks"... they also anticipate that you will willingly report to a global audience via weekly blogs (can we manage to slow things down to only once weekly??) photo diaries and video updates.

The accepted applicant will live rent-free in a three-bedroom beach home, complete with a plunge pool (what's a PLUNGE pool?) will have access to a beach buggy, must be a good swimmer, good communicator and be able to read, write and speak English. They also must be comfortable speaking to the media occasionally, so they have to feel comfortable talking to a camera, or a microphone, have to love the sea, the sun and the outdoors, according to acting state Premier Paul Lucas.

According to Lucas, "the fact that they will be paid to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel and generally live the Queensland lifestyle makes this undoubtedly the best job in the world.'

Applications are open until Feb. 22, 2009, Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract begins on July 1.  Those interested can apply at:  Islandreefjob.com