Barack Obama was born on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii, where he was raised by his mother until he was six years old. Although the family moved to Indonesia for a while, Obama has repeatedly returned to Hawaii for its diversity and beautiful landscapes.
Of his upbringing, Obama has said: “What’s best in me, and what’s best in my message, is consistent with the tradition of Hawaii”.
Sandy Beach, located on the southeast coast of Oahu, is one of Obama’s favourite destinations, and he spent much of his youth surfing there. The biggest surf waves appear between December and February, and this is consequently the busiest time of the year for tourists.
Likewise, Hawaii’s beaches are also famous for snorkeling and diving, and the country is vast with rainforests and volcanoes, making it an increasingly popular holiday destination.
On returning from Indonesia, Obama attended school in Hawaii, where he was keen on playing basketball and visiting the scenic Puu Ualakaa State Park, and he also worked in a small ice cream shop.
His mother died from ovarian and uterine cancer in 1995, at aged 52, and her ashes were scattered near the Halona Blowhole beach in Hawaii.
Nairobi The Sixeighty Hotel is a three-star hotel just five miles from Nairobi National Park. Hotels.co.uk prices start from £55 per room per night
The Hilton Nairobi is a four-star hotel located in the centre of Nairobi not far from the Bomas of Kenya tourist village. Hotels.co.uk prices start from £122 per room per night.
Kansas The Hyatt Regency is a four-star hotel located in downtown Wichita. Hotels.co.uk prices start from £98 per room per night.
The Broadview Hotel is a three-star hotel just one mile from the Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. Hotels.co.uk prices start from £76 per room per night.
Hawaii The Ala Moana Hotel is a four-star hotel close to the beach and the main Ala Moana shopping district. Hotels.co.uk prices start from £97 per room per night.
The Waikiki Marina Resort is a three-star hotel with stunning views of the ocean and the Ala Wai Yacht Marina. Hotels.co.uk prices start from £98 per room per night.
To be continued…