TRAVEL: World’s skinniest buildings, Qantas jet evacuated via forklift & wonderful Istanbul

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vu, this is your NEWS.com.au Travel Newsletter for Wed Feb 01 12:07:45 EST 2012 Travel hot shots Deals of the Week Tight squeeze: The world's skinniest buildings NOW you see them, now you don't. Take a look at some of the world's thinnest buildings. Wash away your cares in Istanbul BE prepared to be carpeted when you visit this wonderfully cosmopolitan Turkish city, writes Mike O'Connor. + more travel hot shots Latest travel news Please exit the plane by the forward forklift PASSENGERS on a Qantas jet have been evacuated using a cage and forklift after an emergency landing at an airport. G'day USA - Aussies snap up plummeting fares A RECORD number of Australians are expected to hit American this year as airlines slash their fares to $1000. Tourists thrown in US cell over Twitter joke TRAVELLERS detained by armed guards after US authorities fail to see the funny side of "destroy America" tweet. Aussie hotels named among the world's best THE inclusion of eight Australian hotels in a list of the world's best shows we have a lot to offer, Tourism Australia says. + more travel news   Sydney to Istanbul, from $1590 on Emirates Melbourne to Istanbul, from $1345 on Qatar Airways Brisbane to Istanbul, from $1651 on Etihad Airways Perth to Istanbul, from $1531 on KLM Adelaide to Istanbul, from $1731 on Virgin Australia + more offers Travel challenge: Valentine's Day from Escape Go local: Best Aussie travel deals from Escape Cruise Deals: Myanmar and more from Escape + more offers The race from hell WELCOME to the Tough Guy race, which claims to be the world's most demanding one-day survival ordeal Hot competition in ice cool contest International Snow Sculpture Competition competitors turned out works of art against the clock Top 10 European Escapes Malta is full of delicious delights Czech it out: the highlight of Prague Share the footpaths with Picasso Athens ticks all the travelling boxes Budapest shines as the city of light Celebs and sunburn cruising the Med Savouring low-key Sorrento An island in the stream of time The locals know best in Trogir 24 hours in Madrid Advertisement Special Promotions Explore the world Find stories, Lonely Planet guides, photos and maps for 270+ destinations Need a holiday? Need ideas? Holiday ideas for you and the family, from cruises to beach & adventure holidays. Go wild! Have an adventure! All the latest adventure travel news and ideas Feedback? Tell us what you think - if you have a comment or suggestion about our Travel site, we'd love to hear from you. Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the NEWS.com.au Travel newsletter click here Help | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Job Opportunities | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Copyright 2012 News Limited. All times AEDT (GMT +11).