I think he was trying to escape. I'm sure it all depends when he planned the honey moon (most likely before they started, considering they came about in December '09) but still, you're employees come first.
In my view, he had two commitments, his company (involving employees, investors and the journalists they signed) and his wife. Weighing these two are the question. I'd argue that the honeymoon could either wait or being shortened up even though it was probably planned first.
Anyway, you both have valid points.