Curated by Condé Nast Traveler with Oceania Cruises | Featured Editor’s Tip: Visit the Notre Dame of Papeete. A stroll around downtown Papeete reveals a long, storied history via its colourful colonial architecture — from Spanish explorers in the 16th century to British and French missionaries in the 1800s, which coincided with French colonization and Chinese immigration. See landmarks like the Notre Dame Cathedral, town hall, and the bustling 155-year-old Papeete Market, where you can pick up affordable souvenirs, all manner of street food, and fresh tropical fruits. If visiting on Sunday, peek inside the peach-hued Protestant Church of Paofai on the waterfront to observe the Sunday service; churchgoers dress their best and sing in acapella harmony. For a wonderful self-guided walking tour, download the GPS My City app to your smartphone before setting out

Relish an unhurried exploration of Alaska jewels including glacier-rich Juneau, enchanting Ketchikan, Native Tlingit Wrangell, secluded Klawock and epic Hubbard Glacier, capping your voyage with a visit to stately Victoria, British Columbia.

Soak up the splendour of island life in Cyprus, Crete and the Cyclades. Explore historic Hellenic sites, beginning with an overnight stay in intriguing Istanbul – on the Bosphorus Strait – the geographical line separating Europe and Asia.

Delve into the rich traditions of Southeast Asia, home to Thailand’s golden Buddhas, Vietnam’s vibrant cuisine, and Indonesia’s rainforests, where towers of ancient temples peek through the lush canopy.