Destinations — nine worlds we love to design in
Destinations
We only offer destinations we have travelled ourselves — known from experience, not from brochures. Nine worlds, every journey designed around your pace, interests and travel style.
Oceania
Endless horizons, roads without end and nature on a continental scale. Two countries that reward those who take their time.
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Oceania
Australia
Untamed nature, endless roads and wide horizons
A continent where red desert meets turquoise ocean, ancient rainforest grows down to the beach, and a morning coffee in the city can turn into an afternoon among kangaroos. Vast and wild, relaxed and sophisticated — all at once.
Sydney & the Blue Mountains
Uluru & the Red Centre
The Great Barrier Reef & Tropical North
When to go: year-round — the north in our winter
Ideal length: 3 to 4 weeks
Combines beautifully with New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Pure nature at the edge of the world
Snow-capped mountains above emerald lakes, steaming volcanic valleys a short drive from golden beaches, and a new view around every bend in the road. Peaceful and adventurous, wild and welcoming — all at once.
Milford Sound & Fiordland
Rotorua & Māori culture
Aoraki/Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo
When to go: year-round — seasons opposite to Europe
Ideal length: 3 to 4 weeks
Combines beautifully with Australia.
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Asia
Six worlds between neon light and ancient temples, between rainforest and reef — each with its own rhythm, each travelled by us first-hand.
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Asia
Japan
A country of beautiful contrasts
A 400-year-old temple in the shadow of a glass skyscraper, bullet trains gliding past rice fields, and a simple bowl of noodles that can be a work of art. Calm and buzzing, ancient and futuristic — all at once.
Tokyo & Kyoto
Hakone & Mount Fuji
Hiroshima & Miyajima
When to go: year-round — cherry blossom (Mar–May) and autumn colours (Sep–Nov) at their best
Ideal length: 12 to 16 days
Combines well with South Korea or Taiwan.
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South Korea
Ancient soul, modern energy
Royal palaces among gleaming skyscrapers, Buddhist temples resting in misty mountains, and a simple market stall serving one of the best meals of your trip. Fast-paced and serene, deeply traditional and boldly modern.
Seoul & the DMZ
Gyeongju — a museum without walls
Busan & Jeju Island
When to go: year-round — spring and autumn the most pleasant
Ideal length: 12 to 16 days
Combines well with Japan.
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Taipei 101
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Taiwan
Asia's best-kept secret
Incense drifting through centuries-old temples beside modern towers, mist rolling over tea-covered mountains, and the best meals found at a buzzing night market stall. Lively and peaceful, traditional and progressive.
Taipei & the night markets
Taroko Gorge & the East Coast
Sun Moon Lake & Alishan
When to go: September–November the most comfortable
Ideal length: 10 to 14 days
Combines well with Japan or South Korea.
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Hong Kong
Where East meets West
A glittering skyline above a busy harbour, incense-filled temples hidden between skyscrapers, and green mountains and quiet beaches a short ride from the city centre. Fast and relaxed, historic and modern.
Victoria Harbour & Victoria Peak
Lantau Island & the Big Buddha
Sai Kung & the green islands
When to go: September–November the most comfortable
Ideal length: 4 to 6 days
Perfect as a stopover or combined with Taiwan, Japan, Australia or New Zealand.
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Victoria Harbour
Merlion & Marina Bay
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Singapore
The garden city of the future
Futuristic architecture rising above tropical gardens, Chinese temples, Hindu shrines and mosques within walking distance of each other, and world-class food served at a simple hawker stall. Modern and green, multicultural and harmonious.
Marina Bay & Gardens by the Bay
Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam
Sentosa & Pulau Ubin
When to go: year-round — February–April the driest
Ideal length: 3 to 5 days
Perfect as a stopover or combined with Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia or New Zealand.
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Asia
Malaysia
Rainforests, islands and a melting pot of cultures
Gleaming towers above lively street markets, colonial towns steeped in centuries of trade, and some of the oldest rainforests on Earth meeting white beaches and turquoise seas. Vibrant and peaceful, modern and timeless.
Kuala Lumpur & the Batu Caves
Penang & George Town
Borneo: orangutans & the Kinabatangan River
When to go: depends on the region — west coast December–April
Ideal length: 2 to 3 weeks
Combines well with Singapore or Indonesia.
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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
Europe
A short flight, a completely different world. Romania proves that untamed can also be close by.
Bran Castle
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Europe
Romania
Europe's wild and authentic heart
Medieval citadels on green hilltops, horse-drawn carts still travelling village roads, and the Carpathians sheltering one of Europe's last great wildernesses. Mysterious and welcoming, rustic and refined.
Transylvania: Brașov, Bran & Sighișoara
The Transfăgărășan mountain road
Maramureș, Bucovina & the Danube Delta
When to go: May–October; Christmas markets & skiing in winter
Ideal length: 10 to 14 days
Just a short flight from the Netherlands — also perfect for a shorter getaway.
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When is each destination at its best?
Every destination has its own seasons. These are the periods when, from our own experience, each one is at its very best.
Spring
Mar–May
Japan — cherry blossom
South Korea — cherry blossoms & mild weather
Romania — birdlife in the Danube Delta
New Zealand — blossom, lambs & waterfalls
Australia — the south, the Outback & wildflowers
Summer
Jun–Aug
Malaysia — the east coast islands
Romania — the Transfăgărășan is open
New Zealand — long days & hiking
Australia — beach weather in the south
Japan — festivals & mountain trails
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Taiwan — most comfortable from October
Hong Kong — the best time to visit
Japan — spectacular autumn colours
South Korea — colour in the mountains
New Zealand — gold around Queenstown & Wanaka
Winter
Dec–Feb
Australia — the dry north: reef & Red Centre
Japan — snow, skiing & onsen
South Korea — skiing & snowy temples
Romania — Christmas markets in Sibiu & Brașov
Singapore & Hong Kong — mild, dry & festive
Guidance from our own experience — we always match the season to your wishes.
First there, then on the list
Every destination on this page has been travelled by us first-hand — stayed, eaten, driven, listened. So we don't advise regions "roughly", but places we know: the quiet beaches, the best stops along the road and the moments that make a journey unforgettable.
All nine destinations on this page were travelled by ADERO first-hand.
First-hand only
No catalogue promises
Why first-hand matters
Your world, not on the list?
Tell us where you dream of. If we know it first-hand, we'll gladly design there; if not, we'll say so honestly. Either way, the conversation is free.
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