The first third of “Antarctic Wildlife: a Visitor’s Guide” by James Lowen (2011, Princeton University Press. Stiff, large-format paperback, 240 glossy pages, $22.95) has general tips on spotting wildlife, then it lists plant, sea and bird life by geographic regions. Densely illustrated with photos (both juvenile and adult animals), the rest tells how to identify varieties of seals, whales, dolphins, gulls, penguins, ducks, etc., with short text descriptions of their...

For two generations, the art-collecting Nahmad family has invested in classic paintings, including works from the Impressionist, Surrealist and Abstract periods by Picasso, Kadinsky, Magritte, Monet, Modigliani, Renoir and Degas.

For the first time, over 100 pieces from the private collection will be exhibited in one venue, the Kunsthaus Zürich (Heimplatz 1, CH-8001 Zürich, Switzerland; phone +41 044 253 8484), Oct. 21, 2011-Jan. 15, 2012. Open 10-6 Sat.-Tues., 10-8 Wed.-Fri. CHF22 (...

Almost 9,000 guided day trips in more than 150 countries (mostly in Europe, the Caribbean and South America) and most major cities are listed on the booking and review website Viator.com. Users can build an itinerary for a location and book all the tours online.

Searches for the excursions can be filtered by location, region, city, dates, type of activity and more. Search results can be sorted by price, best sellers and travelers’ ratings. Each tour listing shows the itinerary,...