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So, how much more did it end up costing getting the 2 rooms instead of just one? My in-laws are taking their 4 adult children and their families on Oasis in May. We are the only family of 3. There are 2 families of 4 and 1 family of 5. Each family has one cabin. I'm wondering if the family of 5, especially, should look at paying the difference to get an adjoining room for their kids.

Ah, Matthew, your post did make me chuckle. I can see your point. Really, that is a big reason why I posted the question. I hear the concern, and have had people advise me to leave my "goods" at home, but I would certainly think that people living in Europe will be walking around with comparable jewelry to what I will be wearing, as well as the nice watches my husband is so fond of. We too walk around NY, subway included, and I travel to Los Angeles frequently for work and never bother to change my behavior - so point well taken. I think I will wear what I wear here on a daily basis, not walk down any dark alleys by myself, or wander around with my head in the clouds. If I do get anything stolen while abroad, I will be sure to cry about it very dramatically on this board when I return... kidding... ;) Thanks for all of your input!

I have heard that some travelers to Europe won't wear their real wedding rings and instead just purchase a cheaper band for the trip. Do you feel this is necessary? We will be in Barcelona, Villefranche, and several ports in Italy. I would think residents in these particular ports would also have diamonds and Rolexes that they wear on a daily basis, so would we stand out that much as targets? I live in Chicago now, so I know how to be aware of my surroundings. When I traveled to Eastern Europe, I did take more precautions and did wear much less expensive jewelry (although I don't know that it was necessary), so I'm just wondering if it is really recommended to do the same in Western Europe. Thanks!