The Obamas arrived in Hawaii for their two week vacation on Saturday and are staying in a luxurious home away from home.
The
multi-million dollar estate. Hale Reena in Kailua, boasts 7,000 square
feet and first became the Obamas’ holiday rental when their first
choice, The Plantation Estate, wasn’t available in 2011 and again in
2012. The Obama’s vacation homes have been aptly nicknamed the other
White House.
multi-million dollar estate. Hale Reena in Kailua, boasts 7,000 square
feet and first became the Obamas’ holiday rental when their first
choice, The Plantation Estate, wasn’t available in 2011 and again in
2012. The Obama’s vacation homes have been aptly nicknamed the other
White House.
The
Asian inspired Hale Reena offers many amenities including a spa, pool,
steam room, and an outdoor lanai with cushy lounge chairs.
Asian inspired Hale Reena offers many amenities including a spa, pool,
steam room, and an outdoor lanai with cushy lounge chairs.
Vacation time: The Obamas arrived in
Hawaii for their two week vacation on Saturday and are residing in their
luxurious home away from home in Kailua. The Obamas’ vacation homes
have been aptly nicknamed the ‘second White House’
Hawaii for their two week vacation on Saturday and are residing in their
luxurious home away from home in Kailua. The Obamas’ vacation homes
have been aptly nicknamed the ‘second White House’
Big space: The multi-million dollar
estate called Hale Reena (pictured) in Kailua boasts 7,000 square feet
and first became the Obama’s holiday rental when their first choice, The
Plantation Estate, wasn’t available in 2011 and again in 2012
estate called Hale Reena (pictured) in Kailua boasts 7,000 square feet
and first became the Obama’s holiday rental when their first choice, The
Plantation Estate, wasn’t available in 2011 and again in 2012
Paradise: The Asian inspired home
offers many amenities including a spa, pool, steam room, and an outdoor
lanai with cushy lounge chairs. The property is believed to be
$3,500-a-night per night to rent
offers many amenities including a spa, pool, steam room, and an outdoor
lanai with cushy lounge chairs. The property is believed to be
$3,500-a-night per night to rent
The
property is believed to be $3,500-a-night per night to rent and has
five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a garden and even a Koi
pond, according to The Telegraph.
property is believed to be $3,500-a-night per night to rent and has
five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a garden and even a Koi
pond, according to The Telegraph.
The
Obama’s usual first choice, The Plantation Estate, can cost anywhere
from $5,000 to $10,000 a night depending on the season.
Obama’s usual first choice, The Plantation Estate, can cost anywhere
from $5,000 to $10,000 a night depending on the season.
Obama must pay out of pocket for his accommodations which add up to around $56,000 for his entire two week stay.
According to Oahu Luxury Homes the oceanfront provides a stunning view of the Moluka Islands.
Obama’s
eighth consecutive Christmas vacation to Hawaii begins just as a new
report published on Thursday showed the total cost of Obama’s vacations
since taking office in January 2009 has now hit $70.5million.
eighth consecutive Christmas vacation to Hawaii begins just as a new
report published on Thursday showed the total cost of Obama’s vacations
since taking office in January 2009 has now hit $70.5million.
Stunning ocean views: According to Oahu Luxury Homes the oceanfront provides a stunning view of the Moluka Islands
Relaxing atmosphere: Those who stay at
Hale Reena are advised to kick back in the outdoor lanai equipped with
cushy lounge chairs
Hale Reena are advised to kick back in the outdoor lanai equipped with
cushy lounge chairs
President
Barack Obama spent day four of his luxurious two-week vacation in
Hawaii hiking with family and friends and did not got unnoticed.
Barack Obama spent day four of his luxurious two-week vacation in
Hawaii hiking with family and friends and did not got unnoticed.
Unassuming
hikers were delighted to see the President and First Lady Michelle
Obama walking the Koko Head on Oahu’s southeastern side with friends on
Tuesday.
hikers were delighted to see the President and First Lady Michelle
Obama walking the Koko Head on Oahu’s southeastern side with friends on
Tuesday.
The
Obamas arrived for the hike just before 10am after the President took
an early morning trip to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe to exercise
at a gym.
Obamas arrived for the hike just before 10am after the President took
an early morning trip to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe to exercise
at a gym.
On Monday, the president went the golf course after a morning workout and some time spent at his vacation home in Kailua.
Hop in: The personal hot tub connected
to the pool is perfect for the POTUS and his family should they wish to
unwind after a challenging day of hiking trails and playing golf
to the pool is perfect for the POTUS and his family should they wish to
unwind after a challenging day of hiking trails and playing golf
Take a break: This outdoor seating area is perfect for having a snack or a drink and looking out at the gorgeous ocean
Living room: Obama’s eighth
consecutive Christmas vacation to Hawaii begins just as a new report
published on Thursday showed the total cost of Obama’s vacations since
taking office in January 2009 has now hit $70.5million. Obama pays out
of pocket for this luxury accommodation, however
consecutive Christmas vacation to Hawaii begins just as a new report
published on Thursday showed the total cost of Obama’s vacations since
taking office in January 2009 has now hit $70.5million. Obama pays out
of pocket for this luxury accommodation, however
Fit for a king: This chef’s kitchen
can be used to cook for the entire Obama family and all of their
friends. Despite having the luxury accommodation, The First Family and
some close friends ate out at Morimotos in Waikiki, opened by Masaharu
Morimoto of the Food Network show ‘Iron Chef’, on Sunday evening
can be used to cook for the entire Obama family and all of their
friends. Despite having the luxury accommodation, The First Family and
some close friends ate out at Morimotos in Waikiki, opened by Masaharu
Morimoto of the Food Network show ‘Iron Chef’, on Sunday evening
The president’s motorcade arrived at the exclusive Mid Pacific Country Club for a round of his favorite sport.
Members
are said to pay around $16,500 a year to set foot on the high-end
course by the Koolau Mountains, according to local reports.
are said to pay around $16,500 a year to set foot on the high-end
course by the Koolau Mountains, according to local reports.
Onlookers
lined a nearby public street to try to see the president, his high
school pals Greg Orme and Bobby Titcomb, and another close friend
Darrell Harrington – but security kept the onlookers away from the 18th
green.
lined a nearby public street to try to see the president, his high
school pals Greg Orme and Bobby Titcomb, and another close friend
Darrell Harrington – but security kept the onlookers away from the 18th
green.
Obama
attempted a chip shot of about 40 feet and made it into the hole. He
reacted by dropping his wedge and raising his hat and arms into the air.
attempted a chip shot of about 40 feet and made it into the hole. He
reacted by dropping his wedge and raising his hat and arms into the air.
He
then pointed his finger at the media and tipped his hat and waved
toward the gallery watching him from the road. Obama then walked over
and high-fived his playing partner, Darrell Harrington.
then pointed his finger at the media and tipped his hat and waved
toward the gallery watching him from the road. Obama then walked over
and high-fived his playing partner, Darrell Harrington.
Garden: The home has element of an
Asian inspired garden such as smooth stones and a tiny bridge. Although
some expenses – including the rent – are paid for privately, the
emergency personnel and daily expenses of Obama’s security detail are
all publicly-funded
Asian inspired garden such as smooth stones and a tiny bridge. Although
some expenses – including the rent – are paid for privately, the
emergency personnel and daily expenses of Obama’s security detail are
all publicly-funded
Clear as day: With crystal-clear water
and some of the softest sand your feet will ever touch, it’s easy to
see why the Obamas have chosen to rent a holiday home in the Kailua
neighborhood for eight straight years
and some of the softest sand your feet will ever touch, it’s easy to
see why the Obamas have chosen to rent a holiday home in the Kailua
neighborhood for eight straight years
Pictured here is the entrance to Hale
Reena.The property first became the Obama’s holiday rental when their
first choice, The Plantation Estate, wasn’t available in 2011 and again
in 2012
Reena.The property first became the Obama’s holiday rental when their
first choice, The Plantation Estate, wasn’t available in 2011 and again
in 2012
By land and by sea: The president
usually spends his vacation time in Hawaii, frequenting the island’s
golf courses, dining out, hiking, going to the beach and treating
himself and his kids to shave ice, a frozen dessert that looks like a
snow cone
usually spends his vacation time in Hawaii, frequenting the island’s
golf courses, dining out, hiking, going to the beach and treating
himself and his kids to shave ice, a frozen dessert that looks like a
snow cone
Expensive taste: This is one of the
five bedrooms in Hale Reena, the gigantic home that can sleep up to ten
people. The total cost of Obama’s vacations since taking office in
January 2009 has now hit $70.5million, according to new report as it was
revealed Obama has played around 250 golf games throughout his
presidency
five bedrooms in Hale Reena, the gigantic home that can sleep up to ten
people. The total cost of Obama’s vacations since taking office in
January 2009 has now hit $70.5million, according to new report as it was
revealed Obama has played around 250 golf games throughout his
presidency
From the outside: The exterior of the
house shows off its Asian inspired roof and architecture. The home is
nothing less than a paradise for Obama and his family to enjoy
house shows off its Asian inspired roof and architecture. The home is
nothing less than a paradise for Obama and his family to enjoy
Later the president was delivered the news that six U.S. soldiers were killed by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan.
So far, the First Family has been enjoying a low-key but luxurious few days on the island.
They finished the second day of their Hawaii vacation dining at an upscale Japanese restaurant after a day of hiking.
The
First Family and some close friends ate out at Morimotos in Waikiki,
opened by Masaharu Morimoto of the Food Network show ‘Iron Chef’, on
Sunday evening.
First Family and some close friends ate out at Morimotos in Waikiki,
opened by Masaharu Morimoto of the Food Network show ‘Iron Chef’, on
Sunday evening.
The venue, where a tasting menu costs $120-per-head, has become an annual tradition on their two-week festive break.
Sophistication: Not only is the
property furnished to high standards, it also has a luscious garden and
koi pond for everyone to enjoy as well. The decor is modern and
pristine
property furnished to high standards, it also has a luscious garden and
koi pond for everyone to enjoy as well. The decor is modern and
pristine
True blue: crystal ponds grace the outside of the home which also has a swimming pool and a hot tub and other plush amenities
Stunning view: The Obama family need
not walk to the beach to see the ocean which is in clear view from their
rental property in Kailua
not walk to the beach to see the ocean which is in clear view from their
rental property in Kailua
Relax: Warm
lighting fills each of the bedrooms in the five bedroom home. The family
will be able to spend time with friends as well as have alone time to
relax and reflect on a wonderful vacation
lighting fills each of the bedrooms in the five bedroom home. The family
will be able to spend time with friends as well as have alone time to
relax and reflect on a wonderful vacation
Splish splash: This is one of the six
bathrooms in the home. The bathtub looks as though it’s big enough to be
a hot tub and the marble details adds to the sophistication of the
design
bathrooms in the home. The bathtub looks as though it’s big enough to be
a hot tub and the marble details adds to the sophistication of the
design
They
spent two hours eating inside and left to find residents and tourists
lining the sidewalks to try and get a glimpse of them before returning
to their rental home.
spent two hours eating inside and left to find residents and tourists
lining the sidewalks to try and get a glimpse of them before returning
to their rental home.
Earlier in the day the Obamas headed out to the Makiki Valley Loop Trail, spending about 90 minutes along the path.
The
president usually spends his vacation time in Hawaii, frequenting the
island’s golf courses, dining out, hiking, going to the beach and
treating himself and his kids to shave ice, a frozen dessert that looks
like a snow cone.
president usually spends his vacation time in Hawaii, frequenting the
island’s golf courses, dining out, hiking, going to the beach and
treating himself and his kids to shave ice, a frozen dessert that looks
like a snow cone.
The
total cost of Obama’s vacations since taking office in January 2009 has
now hit $70.5million, according to new report as it was revealed Obama
has played around 250 golf games throughout his presidency.
total cost of Obama’s vacations since taking office in January 2009 has
now hit $70.5million, according to new report as it was revealed Obama
has played around 250 golf games throughout his presidency.
He
is scheduled to return to the White House just after the new year to
begin focusing on what he can get done with the Republican-controlled
Congress in his final year in office.
is scheduled to return to the White House just after the new year to
begin focusing on what he can get done with the Republican-controlled
Congress in his final year in office.
The president does not have any public events planned during the vacation, according to ABC.
On
the way to Hawaii, Obama stopped in Southern California to carry out
what has become one of the grimmest rituals of his presidency: consoling
the grieving relatives of victims of gun violence.
the way to Hawaii, Obama stopped in Southern California to carry out
what has become one of the grimmest rituals of his presidency: consoling
the grieving relatives of victims of gun violence.
Obama
and his wife spent nearly three hours late Friday hearing from the
loved ones of the nine men and five women killed December 2 when a
married couple opened fire on the husband’s co-workers at a workplace
holiday party in San Bernardino, east of Los Angeles.
and his wife spent nearly three hours late Friday hearing from the
loved ones of the nine men and five women killed December 2 when a
married couple opened fire on the husband’s co-workers at a workplace
holiday party in San Bernardino, east of Los Angeles.
Making
friends: Obama thrilled hikers when they spotted him at the Koko Head
trail on Tuesday morning and he allowed them to take photos (pictured
left in a social media image). The President and The First lady were
snapped riding from the trail in their motorcade as well (pictured
right)
friends: Obama thrilled hikers when they spotted him at the Koko Head
trail on Tuesday morning and he allowed them to take photos (pictured
left in a social media image). The President and The First lady were
snapped riding from the trail in their motorcade as well (pictured
right)
Fun ahead:
President Obama arrived in Hawaii on Saturday and found himself at
the Mid-Pacific Country Club’s golf course on Monday. He is scheduled to
return to the White House just after the new year to begin focusing on
what he can get done with the Republican-controlled Congress in his
final year in office
President Obama arrived in Hawaii on Saturday and found himself at
the Mid-Pacific Country Club’s golf course on Monday. He is scheduled to
return to the White House just after the new year to begin focusing on
what he can get done with the Republican-controlled Congress in his
final year in office
Obama said the meetings in a high school library were ‘so moving’ because the families were so representative of the country.
The
Obamas’ vacation costs are being savaged by a critical conservative
group, which said Obama is treating Air Force One, which costs
$206,000/hour to run, ‘like an Uber ride’ ahead of his next jaunt to his
home state,’ Tom Fitton, president of the Judicial Watch pressure group
said.
Obamas’ vacation costs are being savaged by a critical conservative
group, which said Obama is treating Air Force One, which costs
$206,000/hour to run, ‘like an Uber ride’ ahead of his next jaunt to his
home state,’ Tom Fitton, president of the Judicial Watch pressure group
said.
Although
some expenses – including the rent – are paid for privately, the
emergency personnel and daily expenses of Obama’s security detail are
all publicly-funded.
some expenses – including the rent – are paid for privately, the
emergency personnel and daily expenses of Obama’s security detail are
all publicly-funded.
Exact
figures for the trip – outside of Air Force One – are hard to obtain.
According to a Watchdog.com report on the 2014 trip, there is also an
Air Force cargo plane to bring Obama’s helicopter and limo, which costs
more than $150,000 to get to Hawaii and back.
figures for the trip – outside of Air Force One – are hard to obtain.
According to a Watchdog.com report on the 2014 trip, there is also an
Air Force cargo plane to bring Obama’s helicopter and limo, which costs
more than $150,000 to get to Hawaii and back.
A second plane brings a Marine Corps contingent at similar cost.
The
Honolulu Police Department also spends in the region of $275,000 a year
in overtime for its officers, while the ambulance from the local
Emergency Management Services costs $15,890 to keep on call.
Honolulu Police Department also spends in the region of $275,000 a year
in overtime for its officers, while the ambulance from the local
Emergency Management Services costs $15,890 to keep on call.
Yet,
he still has not taken anywhere near the total number of vacations or
days off as his predecessor, George W. Bush, the report showed.
he still has not taken anywhere near the total number of vacations or
days off as his predecessor, George W. Bush, the report showed.
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