David Hawkins, Author at OutThere magazine

Travel scents:
Olfactory escapes

Sometimes it’s the most subtle hint of a familiar smell that takes you away, transports you thousands of...

Originally built in 1684 as the local headquarters of the Dutch colonists, the Amangalla was first converted into...

Far from the tourist-trodden streets of Florence and Siena, Villa Fontelunga is a honeypot for guests from around...

‘Paradise’ is an overused word in our trade, but in this case, we don’t hesitate – paradise it...

Totally in tune with its location, Villa Fontelunga is a gorgeous collection of nine double bedrooms, with separate...

On the face of it, jetting off to an eco-resort on beach number seven doesn’t carry quite the...

This palatial grande-dame complex, the Taj Mahal Palace, is easily the most iconic building in the bustling city....

David Hawkins returns to India on a quest to discover Jaipur’s pink Palace of the Winds and learns...

It may be a cliché to say that we felt like Maharajas at this luxury hotel, but stepping...

The lakeside getaway of Milan’s (and, in fact, the rest of the world’s) rich and famous, Lake Como...

As chaotic as New Delhi is, we could spend weeks, even months here. For many others, they see...

In nine dreamlike acres of elaborate gardens, terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions, the gorgeous Oberoi Amarvilas...

A visit to two of Sri Lanka’s ancient sites, the enigmatic ruins on the rocky outcrop of Sigiriya...

Just outside the fort city of Galle, we were transported back in time somewhat to a small, boutique...