Obama's Hawaii vacation: Day 1

Obama arrived in Honolulu after spending the time in Washington as Congress moved toward passing a bill to address the so-called "fiscal cliff". Here's how US President Barack Obama spent the first day of his holiday vacation in Hawaii.

How US President Barack Obama spent the first day of his holiday vacation in Hawaii on Wednesday:

Rejoining the family: Obama arrived in Honolulu early Wednesday morning after spending the time between Christmas and New Year's Day in Washington as Congress moved toward passing a bill to address the so-called fiscal cliff.

His wife and daughters stayed in Hawaii while Obama was away, and he rejoined them early Wednesday after a redeye flight aboard Air Force One from Washington.

Gym, Golf: Obama had a morning workout and played a round of golf at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Sandy calls: Obama spoke by phone with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New York Gov Andrew Cuomo regarding a bill for aid for Superstorm Sandy victims.