Stylist writer Amy Beecham recently documented a luxury Italian tour to celebrate her final months of pergnancy. The journey, which spanned Venice, Verona, Lake Como, and Milan, was designed to balance high-end hospitality with the physical limitations of being six months pregnant.
Trading Piazza San Marco for Lido’s El Pecador burger bus
Rather than navigating the heavy crowds of Venice's Piazza San Marco, Beecham opted for the more tranquil Lido, a seven-mile barrier island. According to the report, she recommends the Hotel Excelsior for those seeking "old-school Italian glamour," though she spent much of her time enjoying the island's slower pace and seaside atmosphere.
A major highlight of the Venetian leg wasn't a formal fine-dining experience, but a visit to El Pecador, a converted London double-decker bus. As reported by Stylist, Beecham specifically praised the "Abii Dubii burger," which features chicken, melted goat cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon. This shift toward "comfort luxury"—finding joy in high-quality, simple street food—is a growing trend among travelers who want to avoid the stiffness of traditional luxury dining during major life transitions.
A 24-hour pitstop at Verona’s Opera Apartments
The itinerary included a rapid transit through Verona, which can be reached via a 55-minute train ride or a 90-minute drive from Venice.. Beecham utilized the boutique Opera Apartments as a base for a condensed 24-hour stay.
The visit was a whirlwind of sightseeing and eating, including dinner at Osteria Il Bertoldo and dessert from Gelateria Ponte Pietra. While the stay was brief, it provided a cultural bridge between the coastal relaxation of the Lido and the more immersive luxury of the Lake Como portion of the trip.
Neoclassical luxury and spa retreats in Menaggio
The most significant portion of the trip took place in Menaggio at Lake Como, which Beecham described as a "stand-out bucket-list moment." The group stayed at a 19th-century neoclassical villa that offered Michelin-recognized restaurants and a private beach club.
For a pregnant traveler,the wellness facilities were a primary draw.. Beecham noted that the villa's spa featured Mediterranean baths and a salt room, though she was excused from the cold plunge and cryotherapy chambers for medical reasons. The experience was rounded out by a sunset dinner at the beach club, complete with traditional Italian musicians and dancers.
The missing name of the Lake Como villa and Milanese details
While the itinerary provides a clear roadmap, certain details remain elusive in the Stylist account. Most notably, the text fails to explicitly name the 19th-century villa in Menaggio, leaving luxury-seeking readers to search for the specific property that offers such high-end amenities.
The trip concluded in Milan,where Beecham enjoyed the golden hour at the Duomo and visited B Cafè for a sandwich and a non-alcoholic spritz. however, the report leaves several practical questions unanswered, such as the total cost of this luxury circuit and how the transition between the four distinct locations was managed with limited mobility.
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