Quote:Obamas under fire from the left for never ending, sizzling ultra-luxury vacations

Quote:The Democratic base is growing increasingly frustrated with former President Barack Obama’s actions after leaving office, including a seemingly endless tour of millionaire and billionaire luxury retreats, according to Democrats and activists contacted by Fox News.

Ex-presidents, understandably and un-controversially, go on vacations immediately after leaving office. But the level of luxury the Obamas enjoy on their vacations is unprecedented for a modern-day president, say travel experts.

Since leaving office in late January, Obama has visited late actor Marlon Brando’s private island; the Four Seasons in Bali -- where rooms cost upward of $2,000 per night; a Palm Springs estate; Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island; the exclusive Mid Pacific Country Club in Oahu; the 13th-century Borgo Finocchieto in Tuscany; and the Rising Sun, Hollywood studio mogul David Geffen’s private yacht.

Quote:"These are some of the most luxurious travel destinations in the world. Many of our clients spend tens of thousands of dollars or more to stay at these resorts, which cater to the most discriminating and demanding guests,” said Kendra Thornton, travel expert and owner of luxury travel agency Royal Travel.

“For example, Necker Island has a nightly price tag of $80,000.
Anyone who stays at these properties does so because they want the best of the best."

Fox News contacted the Borgo Finocchieto hotel. It’s actually not really a hotel, at least of the kind ordinary travelers come to expect. It’s a restored medieval hamlet with five villas and 22 bedrooms that can only be rented for a three-day minimum, in its entirety.

Obama touched down at a nearby airport in a private jet escorted by six Eurofighter jets from the Italian Air Force. Presumably, the former president scored a deal on the stay since the Borgo Finocchieto is owned by one of his appointees, the former Italy Ambassador John Phillips.

Quote:“Obama is not as wealthy or as conservative as Trump, George W. Bush, or George H.W. Bush, but he enjoys what used to be called ‘the lifestyle of the rich and famous,’” said Dr. David Michael Smith of the Houston Socialist Movement.

“I am not surprised by Obama’s several recent foreign vacations. As president, he disappointed millions of supporters who hoped he would be a strong advocate for working-class people.”

The left-wing media is also worried about Obama’s luxury vacations.

“I’ll tell you who should kick back a little less,” said HBO host John Oliver in an interview with Seth Meyers on Late Night Monday.

“This might be controversial – I’m a little sick of seeing photos of President Obama on vacation with Richard Branson. Just tone it down with the kite-surfing pictures. I’m glad he’s having a nice time – America is on fire.”

Oliver then pointed out that President Obama was accused of being out of touch with the American people during his presidency.
“I’m not sure he’s ever been more out of touch than he is right now,” Oliver said.

Quote:2nd Feb 2017.
'...After eight long years as the leader of the free world, Barack Obama has been enjoying
some well earned down time. After handing over the Presidential reins to Donald Trump,
Obama, 55, and his family flew to Palm Springs for a long weekend before heading to the
British Virgin Islands...'

Quote:15th April 2017.
'...Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, and Oprah Winfrey have joined former US President Barack Obama
and his wife Michelle on a luxury holiday in French Polynesia.
The ex-world leader has been on an extended holiday since handing over the White House to current
President Donald Trump in January...'

Quote:18th April 2017.
'...The Obamas have been holidaying in French Polynesia for nearly a month.
If you're wondering how this outstanding crew of 'American royalty' found themselves holidaying together, 
Vanity Fair reports Oprah and the Obamas have been friends for years with her acting as a major
champion for Barack leading into the 2008 election.

Barack also awarded Hanks and Springsteen the Presidential Medal of Freedom last year...'
Oh, well that's a surprise!

'...This vacay is part of a long line up of glamorous getaways the couple have enjoyed since leaving the
White House. In the last few months, they have been spotted playing golf in California, kite surfing in
the Caribbean with billionaire Richard Branson and out dining in New York with U2's Bono...'

Quote:17th April 2017.
'...The latest sensation has been the sighting of the former President taking a picture of wife Michelle Obama
on deck of a boat on holiday. He was possibly on a tablet, judging by the size of the device he was holding.
The backdrop to the former First Lady was the French Polynesian island of Moorea...'

Quote:9th MAY 2017.
'...Barack Obama took his first step back onto the world stage on Tuesday, shedding his tie to give wide-ranging,
if studiously nonpartisan, remarks during a food and technology conference in Milan...'

Quote:23rd MAY 2017.
'...Barack and Michelle Obama are on yet another luxurious vacation, this time splitting time

between work and pleasure in Italy. The duo landed in Milan on Friday, where the former president
will participate in a global sustainable food summit and deliver a speech to a sold-out crowd
 However, the pair are certainly making a lot of time for fun, too.

On Saturday, Michelle was spotted in Montalcino, Italy taking in the sights with a few friends while
looking incredibly stylish in a striped cotton-poplin, one-shoulder Teija top before heading out for
a hike in Siena. Meanwhile, Barack has been making the most of his downtime, too...'

Quote:25th June 2017.
'...The Obamas were spotted today enjoying family time in Bali with some white water rafting.
Barack and Michelle Obama, alongside their daughters Sasha and Malia, were pictured paddling down the Ayung
River, which is a popular spot for tourists on the Indonesian Island.

The former president looked typically relaxed and stylish, even with his bulky helmet and life-jacket. 
Malia and Sasha - who recently celebrated her sweet 16 - seemed to enjoy their Indonesian adventure as well...'