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YC couple travels to Singapore, Thailand: By Gene and Joan Erfle/For the Appeal-Democrat; After an 18-hour flight, we, Joan and Gene Erfle of Yuba City and Jim and Ann Johnson of Walnut Creek, arrived in Singapore, a small city-state on the southern tip of Malaysia. Even at midnight, the air was warm and humid. The official language in... Full story

All aboard for Gold Hill: Virginia City train ride is history on wheels; By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat; Virginia City, Nev., is an interesting mix of history and kitsch. Built on rich silver and gold veins that laced the dry mountains south of Reno, it's now filled with tacky sandwich and tourist shops that sit next to well-maintained historic... Full story

Quincy: A small mountain gem: Town boasts good food and lots to do; By John Hollis/Appeal-Democrat; One of the great things about living in the Yuba-Sutter area is its proximity to beautiful Sierra Nevada towns. One of those is Quincy in Plumas County. The city bills itself as "the 'Gem' of the Sierras at the top of the Feather River Canyon."... Full story

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Winter vacation homes: Tips for renters and owners NEW YORK (AP) -- Winter is a traditionally slow season for vacation home rentals. But if you're a would-be renter, you can score terrific bargains on offseason rentals and enjoy a different type of getaway, sipping hot chocolate in front of a cozy fireplace instead of running around to see the sights....
Tips for getting the best deal when you rent a car NEW YORK (AP) -- Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But car rental prices have increased dramatically despite the weak economy....
Park Service sets vision for Gateway Arch grounds ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The shimmering Gateway Arch on the banks of the Mississippi River is St. Louis' calling card. But the iconic monument set off from the rest of the city is, well, set off from the rest of the city....