Two weeks after leaving office, former President Barack Obama has been spotted on holiday at Moskito Island, a private property in the British Virgin Islands owned by billionaire businessman Richard Branson.

Images and video posted on social media show Obama and his wife Michelle, and Branson waving to cameras on the island.

Former guests on the private island reportedly includeJimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela and Tony Blair, as well as the late Diana Princess of Wales and along list of celebrities.

In August 2011, The Great House on the island was destroyed in a fire during Tropical Storm Irene. Actress Kate Winslet was staying there at the time, along with Sir Richard's relatives.

The Obamas will return to Washington DC where the familyplans to stay while daughter Sasha finishes high school.

In his first public statement since leaving office, Mr Obama said he was heartened by the engagement of communities around the US in the wake of President Trumps immigration order.

Citizens exercising their constitutional right to assemble, organise, and have their voices heard by their elected officials is exactly what we expect to see when American values are at stake, the statement read.

The former president a bestselling author before running for the top job has also said he hopes to write a book.

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Obama now holidaying on Richard Branson's private island - SBS