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A Man’s Castle See it with CAA William Randolph Hearst built Hearst Castle , his extravagant “publisher’s palace,” on the San Simeon coast in 1919. The sprawling 16,200-hectare estate served as Hearst’s residence until 1947. In its heyday, the castle was invitation-only and welcomed guests like Churchill and Chaplin. It became a public tourist attraction in 1958, so visi- tors could ogle Hearst’s art collection and antiques, as they imagine the lifestyles of the rich and famous. WestWorld Tours’ “California Dreaming” adventure lets you explore more of the sunny state Palm Springs Soar in the clouds aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s largest rotating tramcar. Back on terra firma, tour art studios in South Palm Springs’ Backstreet Art District. Keep Your Eyes Peeled Looking for an extra “appeeling” attraction to slip into? The North Shore California Banana Museum contains more than 20,000 banana- inspired items to check out. You’ll find every- thing from harmonicas to staplers to record players. And before you split, be sure to hit the banana bar to indulge in a shake, ice cream or even soda pop. An Arresting Visit We all know California is home to celebrities. While most live in sprawling mansions, some of the state’s most notorious residents called a five-by- nine-foot cell home. A short boat ride from San Francisco will take you to Alcatraz , America’s most infamous prison. Between 1934 and 1963, “The Rock,” as it was unaffectionately known, was home to the country’s most dangerous inmates, including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. Today, visitors can tour the prison to see how the other side lived. San Diego Zoo The world-famous zoo pioneered the concept of cageless, open-air habitats for wildlife. Don’t miss the latest exhibit, Africa Rocks, featuring leopards, baboons, lemurs and endangered African penguins. Disneyland After riding the legendary teacups, try out the park’s newest attraction, Pandora: The World of Avatar. The showpiece is a thrilling virtual- reality simulator that lets you fly among mountains. All Coach Tour Feb. 1–19, 2018 Coach & Fly Tour Feb. 2–18, 2018 To book: call 1-800- 564-6222 (press 4) or westworldtours.com CAA SaSkatchewan fall 2017 23