President Obama: 2011 Hawaii Vacation - Christmas
THE 2011 HAWAII VACATION
Year after year, President Obama understands that a Hawaii vacation is out of reach for most Americans. Which is why in a spirit of openness and transparency, the White House decided to share his annual Hawaii vacation experience with the American People.
The President's Vacation in Hawaii
The White House is delighted to report that President Obama thoroughly enjoyed his Hawaii vacation. The President appreciated all of the support he received from the American People during the difficult time leading up to his delayed departure and hopes that these vacation photos help brighten your day.
The 2011 Hawaii Vacation Photo Gallery
President Obama worked hard to get into the Hawaii vacation spirit despite an unfortunate delay in his
vacation departure date
While stuck in DC, he tried his best to enjoy
some shave ice in the White House Mess
The President's vacation began the moment he stepped onboard Air Force One
President Obama arrives in Hawaii
Kailua residents thoughtfully put up a welcome sign on the street near his vacation home
Bo loves his new bedroom even more than the one in the old Winter White House
The President loves the view from the beautiful Lanikai Pillbox Trail after being
conveniently dropped off there by Marine One
President Obama enjoys some relaxing time alone at the magnificent and
serene Hanauma Bay
President Obama tries for his second front page story finger-in-the-mouth photo
at Sea Life Park
President Obama gets a little help looking for his golf ball at the Ko'olau golf course
The President prepares for his annual feast at Alan Wong's Restaurant
A private moment for the President at Pyramid Rock beach. Film at 11.
With the First Lady nowhere in sight, the President
gets the shave ice he really wants.
Struggling all week with his driver, the President finds a better way at the Kaneohe Klipper course
President Obama has a little water gun fun with an unsuspecting Bo
President Obama gets ready to dance the hula for his family's traditional New
Year's Eve talent show
Thanks to a last minute Executive Order, President Obama was able to put on his
annual New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza at his Kailua vacation rental
President Obama gets some surfing in before he departs Hawaii
Presidential responsibility does not end when he goes on vacation. President Obama read
a briefing sheet almost every single morning in Hawaii.
To keep the aloha spirit alive throughout the year, President Obama had his
favorite Hawaii bumper stickers put on Air Force One
The NEW Winter White House - Breaking with Tradition
For the past three years, President Obama stayed at the Paradise Point Plantation Estate in lovely Kailua and made it his "Winter White House". Sadly, he was not able to stay there again this past Christmas due to an "incident" the previous year concerning his beloved dog Bo. While we are happy to report that the carpets were indeed replaced, the new "NO PETS ALLOWED" policy was a deal breaker for the 2011 trip.Luckily for President Obama, a five bedroom house just down the street was available that was beachfront, beautiful, spacious and pet-friendly.
President Obama Tweets His Hawaii Vacation
In a spirit of openness and transparency, President Obama shared the details of his Hawaii vacation via Twitter.
The President in Action
Sadly, the paparazzi just can't leave President Obama alone while he is on vacation. Happily, the photos snapped of the President looking buff playing football on the beach are awesome!
Plans for the 2012 Hawaii Vacation
While President Obama thoroughly enjoyed the Kailua rental home where he resided this past Christmas, he
has to find other accommodations for next December due to its pending sale to a new owner.
Concerned about overstaying his welcome in Kailua, the President initiated a search to locate a suitable
alternative elsewhere on the island. The White House is excited to report that President Obama has
issued an Executive Order to temporarily seize
the lovely historic Iolani Palace to use as his next vacation home.
The Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last reigning monarch: Queen Lili'uokalani. Overthrown by
the U.S. Government in 1893, the Hawaiian Kingdom ceased to exist. The Queen was wrongfully imprisoned in the Palace two years later
when a failed attempt was made to restore her to power.
Controversy still remains over whether the U.S. takeover
of Hawaii was legal. What better way to put this to rest than to have the President of the United States officially "Occupy the Palace"
on his Christmas vacation? Diplomacy: President Obama makes it look so easy.
