Experience Barack Obama's Hawaii
On Tuesday, January 20, Barack Obama will be sworn into office as the 44th President of the United States of America. Shown here on a recent golf outing in Kailua on the island of Oahu, Obama was born and spent his formative years in Honolulu, and now favors the islands for family getaways. From snorkeling in Hanauma Bay to body-surfing at Sandy Beach, here's how to walk in Obama's presidential footsteps on your next Hawaiian vacation.
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