We loved our stay in Rome. We were at the Grand Flora on points for a week. Rates would have been unaffordable.

To your theme, my wife had her zippered purse opened and her wallet stolen on the subway heading back to the hotel. While it was over her shoulder! Only time (so far) that's ever happened. We always keep sep. credit cards. Passport was in the safe. Not much cash. her Amex was replaced at an Amex office. Minimal trouble, but wow, they were GOOD.