TRO TravelGram - Sept 21

Destinations
China's Xian offers a lot more than just its famed terra-cotta warriors
Xian: Beyond the army of the terra-cotta warriors, there's much to see in China's ancient capital... Seattle Times

The Amsterdam of Playgrounds and Pancakes
Amsterdam can be surprisingly child-friendly... New York Times

Tours and Activities
In France, a journey of faith
Modern pilgrims tread an age-old path as they visit Lourdes, a shrine devoted to the Black Virgin at Rocamadour and ancient religious art in Moissac... LA Times

Travel + Leisure's Guide to Arts + Culture 2009
Travel + Leisure's guide to the new fall season: art, theater, music, dance, film, architecture, and more... Travel and Leisure

The Most Uncrowded National Parks
Park gems off the beaten path... Forbes Traveler

10 Places Where Animals Eat You
One misstep and you're dinner... Forbes Traveler

Cruise
Industry giant Carnival rolls out its largest cruise ship ever
The 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream will set sail Monday on its maiden voyage... USA Today

Industry watchers: Cruising regulars are trading up to avoid influx of deal seekers
Industry watchers say the heavy discounting at mass market cruise lines over the past year has brought a new type of low-income customer to cruising -- one that's got some higher-income cruising regulars turning up their noses... USA Today

Transportation
U.S. airlines expected to fare better than global carriers
U.S. airlines are expected to fare better than most of their foreign counterparts this year because they are trimming unprofitable routes and beefing up balance sheets as the economy begins to rebound... USA Today

Clean landing: Boston airport lays green runway
Clean landings are about to get a new meaning at Boston's Logan International Airport... USA Today

Lodging
Green rooms (and green power) in Napa
Surrounded by vineyards and mountains and within stumbling distance of the prized eat
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