ISSUES • THE 2010 HAWAII VACATION
THE 2010 HAWAII VACATION
President Obama, born (yes, BORN!) and raised in Hawaii, looks forward to his annual vacation there with his family and close friends. Given the current economic crisis, President Obama understands that a Hawaii vacation is out of reach for many Americans. And he feels sad about that. Which is why in a spirit of openness and transparency, President Obama is sharing his Hawaii vacation experience with the American People.
Vacation Planning
President Obama loves to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii and plans to do so again in 2010. With the Christmas and New Year's holiday falling on a Saturday this year, the President is planning to leave D.C. on Thursday December 23rd and return on Monday January 3rd.
The Flight to Hawaii
The President's Hawaii vacation officially begins the moment he steps onboard Air Force One. He immediately heads back to his personal office, sheds his "President's clothes" and gets into the aloha spirit.Last trip he enjoyed several old episodes of Hawaii 5-O while sipping a mai tai and munching on a spam musubi.
Tropical Luxury
President Obama has chosen the Paradise Point Plantation Estate on Kailua Beach as his "Winter White House".
This magnificent 7,000 square foot estate has a center courtyard featuring a lagoon-style pool
with tropical waterfalls and a lavish island spa. The ocean lanai offers a stunning view of the morning
sunrise over the ocean.
The expansive living and dining rooms are adorned with etched windows, stained glass,
and meticulous crown molding.
The state-of-the-art media room
features built-in surround sound and a 60 inch LCD TV.
Presidential Hawaii Vacation Activities
During past Hawaii trips, President Obama:- Played golf at Olomana Golf Links, Luana Hills Country Club, Kaneohe Klipper, and Mid-Pacific Country Club
- Visited the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
- Visited Aloha Tropical Farms - macadamia nut farm outlet store
- Had a picnic at Magic Island - Ala Moana Beach Park
- Visited Punchbowl Cemetery
- Enjoyed the view at the Pali Lookout
- Toured the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
- Went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay
- Body-surfed at Sandy Beach
- Watched a dolphin show at Sea Life Park
- Visited the Honolulu Zoo
- Worked out at the Semper Fit Center at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
- Went swimming at Pyramid Rock Beach
- Played tennis at Kailua Racquet Club
- Played some basketball at Punahou and at the Semper Fit Center
- Had a barbeque on the North Shore with old friends
- Enjoyed the local dining - spam musubi, shave ice
In 2010, President Obama would like to try his hand at poi pounding, fire eating, tiki carving, and hula. However, the most important activity on his 2010 Christmas trip to Hawaii will be relaxing with family and friends. Aloha.
The President's Personal Photo Album from August 2008
When in Hawaii, I like to dress like the locals
We rented this house on Kailua beach in August 2008
Here's our pool
We had fun walking up and down Kailua Beach
There was a great shave ice place just down the street from us
Grabbed some burgers from Kua Aina and had a picnic at Ala Moana Beach park
Being a history buff, I like to share my knowledge - USS Arizona Memorial
I played some great rounds of golf in Hawaii
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