33 Times the Obamas Bonded During Their Family Vacations

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Since becoming the first family in 2009, the Obamas have had their fair share of overseas adventures, but sometimes the best trips are family vacations. Aside from visiting Hawaii over the holidays, the foursome also frequent Martha's Vineyard and sneak in sightseeing during official country visits. Whether they're going on a historic tour, goofing off together at a baseball game, or just boarding the plane (in their case, Air Force One), the Obamas have shared so many sweet family moments over the years. Check them all out ahead, then relive some of the president's most memorable photos from his time in office.

The whole family headed back to Washington DC after spending two weeks at Martha's Vineyard in August 2016.

The family took a hiking tour during their trip to Bar Harbor, ME, in July 2010.

Malia, Sasha, Michelle, and Barack attended a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team in Havana during their historic 2016 trip.

In June 2009, Michelle toured the Eiffel Tower in Paris with her daughters.

During a July 2009 trip to Italy, the first lady waved to a crowd after touring the Colosseum with Sasha and Malia.

Barack and Malia enjoyed some shaved ice outside the Island Snow store in Kailua, HI, in January 2010.

Barack boarded Air Force One with Sasha before flying to Martha's Vineyard in August 2009.

The Obama family arrived in Accra, Ghana, in July 2009 for a quick 24-hour visit.

They then took a tour of Ghana's Cape Coast Castle in July 2009.

First Lady Michelle Obama toured the Old Library Building at Dublin's Trinity College with Sasha and Malia in June 2013.

In June 2013, the Obama girls caught a Riverdance performance in Dublin.

Barack embraced his eldest daughter before entering the Honolulu Zoo in December 2008.

Michelle, Sasha, and Malia kept things casual during a June 2013 visit to the Wicklow Mountains National Park in Ireland.

The Obamas traveled to Berlin in June 2013.

Michelle visited the Berlin Wall with her girls in June 2013.

In August 2009, the girls indulged in some snacks with their dad as they visited Alley's General Store in West Tisbury, MA.

The foursome visited Robben Island, South Africa, in June 2013.

Barack boarded Air Force One with his daughters as they left for a two-week holiday in Martha's Vineyard in August 2016.

Barack and Malia enjoyed some shaved ice at Island Snow in Kailua, HI, in January 2015.

The first family walked to Air Force One in Merced County, CA, during a trip in June 2016.

The president waved to the press as he returned with Malia from their family trip to Hawaii in January 2016.

Malia held hands with her father while walking through Honolulu Zoo in January 2016.

The family rode bikes during their trip to Martha's Vineyard in August 2015.

In January 2015, the family returned to the White House after their getaway to Hawaii.

Barack boarded Marine One with Malia to return to Martha's Vineyard for the family's annual Summer vacation in August 2014.

Barack was joined by Michelle and Malia when they returned to Washington DC after spending time in Martha's Vineyard in August 2014.

Barack chatted with his daughters after returning from their Hawaiian vacation in January 2014.

The whole family walked across the South Lawn of the White House in January 2012 after returning from their 10-day vacation in Hawaii.

Barack made a sweet appearance with Sasha after traveling to New Orleans back in August 2010.

The whole family walked across the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 24, 2009 to jet off to Hawaii for Christmas and New Year's Day.

Michelle arrived with her daughters at the Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, HI, for their Christmas vacation in 2009.

Michelle waved to photographers as the family took a boat tour in Frenchman Bay during their vacation in Bar Harbor, ME, in July 2010.

The whole family visited the zoo in Honolulu in January 2010.

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