Staying in a medieval village is truly “la dolce vita.” Greeted with “buon giorno,” pick up your daily Herald Tribune at the news vendor and sip your morning cappuccino with the locals. Get an afternoon gelato in the piazza or doze beside the pool. Shop for all you need to create a feast and eat al fresco on the sunset terrace. Or dine in a gourmet restaurant steps away from your villa. In less than an hour, visit historical sites in Umbria and Tuscany.