Aug 25 2010

The Obama Family Vacation: Scrabble with Valerie Jarrett, Reading Jonathan Franzen

For those hoping for a glimpse of the first family on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard this week, the photo ops have been nearly non-existent — except for island locals who’ve had their camera phones at the ready. But the White House knows well that images of the first family on vacation at the 28-acre Blue [...]


Aug 25 2010

The Obama Family Vacation: Scrabble with Valerie Jarrett, Reading Jonathan Franzen

For those hoping for a glimpse of the first family on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard this week, the photo ops have been nearly non-existent — except for island locals who’ve had their camera phones at the ready. But the White House knows well that images of the first family on vacation at the 28-acre Blue [...]


Aug 19 2010

Barack O’Clock: Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Begins!

School’s out for summer! Er, rather, the White House is on vacation, starting Thursday, August 19, when President Obama will be heading to Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., for a 10-day sojourn with the first family. Expect reports of golfing, ice cream cone consumption and general beachy good times to follow. Here’s what’s on deck: 12:35 p.m. [...]


Jul 24 2010

Obamas Will Vacation on Martha’s Vineyard, White House Confirms

The White House on Friday confirmed a Politics Daily report from last week that the First Family will vacation next month in Martha’s Vineyard, and paired the announcement with a reminder that the Obamas will travel to Florida’s Gulf Coast on Aug. 14. The location of the weekend Florida Gulf Coast visit has not been [...]


Jul 15 2010

First Family Heading to Maine, Likely to Martha’s Vineyard for Vacations

In the wake of the BP oil spill, both President Obama and First Lady Michelle have made separate trips to Florida to encourage tourists to visit — with Mrs. Obama delivering a speech Tuesday on a still pristine beach. For their own vacations, the First Family heads to Maine for the weekend and is likely [...]