Barack Obama takes on Richard Branson in kiteboarding vs foil boarding challenge Jack Brockway\/Virgin.com <\/p>\n
While the rest of us are having to contend with what a Donald Trump presidency will look like, Barack Obama has been spotted on holiday with Richard Branson. <\/p>\n
Known for his cool demeanour, the former president was seen dressed all in black, sporting shades, flip-flops and a cap on backwards. <\/p>\n
He and his wife Michelle Obama have traded eight years of the White House for the white sands of Necker Island Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands. <\/p>\n
Branson bought the island in 1978 for 120,000 ($152,085) and has since turned it into his own multi-million pound exclusive getaway for the rich and famous. <\/p>\n
It has previously hosted Desmond Tutu, former President Jimmy Carter and Princess Diana. <\/p>\n
In 2011, the island was struck by a hurricane, which caused a devastating fire and ripped down Necker Island's properties. <\/p>\n
Kate Winslet was staying at the island at the time and was labelled as a hero for rescuing Branson's 90-year-old mother from the flames, but it later emerged that it was in fact Branson himself who rescued her. <\/p>\n
The island was then rebuilt for an undisclosed amount and now costs guests a staggering 37,500 per night. <\/p>\n
As Obama strolled along the island, he could be seen waving to passers by, who caught the moment on video. <\/p>\n
Despite his departure from the political scene since Trump's inauguration, Obama has not remained silent particularly on the new president's travel ban affecting seven Muslim-majority countries. <\/p>\n
Just 10 days after leaving office, Obama issued a statement congratulating protesters who were the \"guardians\" of American democracy at a time when \"American values are at stake\". <\/p>\n
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