Google Adds Last-Minute Rentals Platform Whimstay as Latest Partner

Scotland’s most visited isle teems with visitors in summer, but as September dawns the crowds – and the midges – dissipate. Hike up to the spectacular rock formations at the Old Man of Storr and head to Neist Point on a clear day, to make the most of the spectacular sunset. For a truly tranquil stay, base yourself in the crofting township of Edinbane in the north, where Ploughman’s Cottage, which sleeps six, has lovely views over Loch Greshornish, and the Edinbane Inn (edinbaneinn.co.uk) offers local mussels, Skye black pudding and Scottish beef, with an excellent selection of whiskies. From £1,095, ihcottages.com

Royal Caribbean canceled two back-to-back cruises with less than a week's notice — leaving many travelers scrambling to make alternative travel arrangements.

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American Express Global Business Travel has partnered with Emirates Group-owned dnata to offer its global clients more local expertise in the Middle East region.

Google made changes to Google Flights and Hotels related to transparency in hotel reviews and pricing under pressure from the European Commission — but stopped short of making those modifications elsewhere in the world.

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