One of President Obama's back-up planes at Hilo International Aiport Tursday (Dec 24) as he visits Oahu on vacation. (Photography by Tim Wright, Special to Hawaii 24/7)

The First Family arrived Christmas Eve in Honolulu for a holiday break. The family is expected to stay 10 days at a private Kailua home.

Security is tight – a larger than typical no-fly zone is in place following a threat to family members and no casually loitering on the beach just to snap photos!

Last year, when Barack Obama was ‘just’ the president elect, seems to have been something of a dry run for security details.

Meanwhile, First Dog Bo is reportedly staying home.  However, one of the president’s back-up planes touched down in Hilo.

And it is an impressive sight.