I've been thinking of going to the Seychelles forever. But the cost is way up there and by the time you add in the airfare you'll be averaging between $12,000- $15,000+ extras.

So, it's still at the top of my bucket list but I thought "Where else can I go and chase GT's in warm salty water?" Well, after looking at a lot of videos and YouTubes I found a neat place at the top of Australia called Claremont Isles. Flats, coral reefs with deep holes, even some offshore stuff all aboard nice skiffs with large bow rails, and living aboard a mother-ship. Looks really good and prices were $5,000 -$7000 cheaper than the Seychelles.

Now, comes the killer - AIRFARE! Flying from LAX to Cairns seems to start about $9000. and up if going business class. There were several carriers going in at $13000- $16,000 and one was almost $20,000 I couldn't believe those prices. And checked several carriers and they all seemed about the same----- CRAZY HIGH.

Why? Does anyone have a good reason why these flights are so HIGH? $$$$$$
Tony