Escapism
Estonians celebrate the summer solstice in style, with two days of partying which climax with the last concert of the Suure-Jaani music festival (concert.ee) at 3am on 23 June. The performance takes place on Hüpassaare bog island – accessed by a 1km-long boardwalk – in the Soomaa national park. Stay in a converted hayloft or barn at Pärna Holiday Village (from £10pp a night, visitestonia.com).
What's new?
Travel campaign
According to a YouGov survey on behalf of the Parental Passport Campaign, in the last five years more than 600,000 families have been held up by border security staff because a parent has a different surname to their child. The campaign wants the option for children's passports to include the names of their parents or guardians. To support the measure, email parentalpassportcampaign@gmail.com or contact your MP.
UK attraction
After a successful experiment in late opening during the Olympics, the London Eye (pictured) will open late on Friday nights throughout the summer – following in the footsteps of other London attractions running "Friday lates" for adults. The last capsule will depart at 11.30pm every Friday from 21 June to 9 August. Standard tickets are £17.28 and the new "nightcap" deal is £35 (includes a cocktail and nibbles).
• londoneye.com
French walk
To mark the 120th anniversary of his birth, a new Wilfred Owen walking trail has opened in Ors, northern France. The 6km path takes visitors from Owen's shelter at Forester's house, now a sculpture-cum-memorial by the artist Simon Patterson, through woodland and cemetery to the banks of the canal where he died.
• More information at tourisme-nord.com Download an audio guide at tourisme-cambresis.fr
Weird world
Jersey is excited over the release of the new Superman film, Man of Steel. Henry Cavill, who plays Clark Kent, was born and raised on the island and attended a premiere there yesterday. Jersey cows have been spotted in superhero capes and symbols have appeared on the beach. To follow in Superman's footsteps, stay at the Radisson Blu in St Helier (doubles from £139, radissonblu.co.uk).
Glamp watch
Glamping Sandat is a new collection of luxury safari tents and cabins near Ubud, central Bali. Set in a tropical garden with a small pool overlooking a forest of coconut palms, each tent has furniture made by local craftsmen, air-con, a mini fridge, an iPod dock and Wi-Fi.
• From £160 a night, sleeps up to four, oneoffplaces.co.uk
Travel trash
If you can't put your iPad down, even on holiday, then invest in waterproof protection. The Aquabourne case will shield your device from water and sand at the beach and the touchscreen will work while it is encased – so you can float on a lilo and check your emails (if you really must).
• £14.99, iwantoneofthose.com
Trend alert
Austrian photographer Andreas Franke has opened an exhibition accessible only to advanced divers. Franke's photographs are attached to the wreck of the USS Mohawk, sunk off Sanibel Island, Florida, last year. Visit with Dean's Dive Center (deansdivecenter.com); from £90 until 14 September. Coming soon: art exhibitions on mountains, in deserts, in space …
• ussmohawkreef.com
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