Already planning to spend 15 days vacationing at a sprawling oceanside resort home in Martha’s Vineyard, President Obama has told the town that he is coming a day early, arriving Friday evening.
The late change sparked even more activity and costly preparation for the first family’s sixth summer vacation in Massachusetts on the island famous for lobster ice cream, Chappaquiddick and former President Bill Clinton’s reconciliation with his family after finally admitting to having a “wrong” relationship with former intern Monica Lewinsky.
Obama, left, and his daughter Malia, front right, ride bicycles along a path on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, in August 2010. (AP Photo)
Helicopters and even a U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey were seen flying into the Martha’s Vineyard airport.
The Vineyard Gazette reports that the first family will be staying for the second year at the Chilmark home of Obama and Hillary Clinton contributor Joanne Hubschman on secluded North Road. Photos show it is equipped with a large infinity pool, a tennis court and comes with a huge sandy beach. The 17-room home is worth about $12 million.
Obama reacts as he misses a shot while golfing on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in 2013. (AP Photo)
This will be the first family’s 40th vacation, according to a Washington Examiner count. The latest was first lady Michelle Obama’s trip with her daughters and mom to England and Italy.
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