Man Steals from his Fiance and Runs Off to Hawaii to Marry Someone Else

From the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram:

“A 39-year-old woman told police she met Jackson in Prescott in September 2008. He eventually moved in with her, and they planned to marry Dec. 31 in Las Vegas. He said he had a job interview in South Dakota and flew out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

The woman then realized her laptop, cell phone, suitcase and $4,200 diamond ring were missing, and Jackson had used her credit card to buy an $800 one-way ticket to Hawaii. Reports indicate Jackson married a woman from Russia while in Hawaii and had used the Pierce County woman’s credit card for a hotel, flowers, flights and other expenses.”

Jackson, if you’re going to leave your fiance for a Russian mail order bride, don’t leave a trace. Ohhh boy ohhh boy.

Jackson faces 1 and 1/2 years in prison and the victim from a broken heart. At least we won’t have to see him back in Hawaii for another 1 and 1/2 years.

Live Broadcast of a Maui Day – August 20th, 2009

If you’re visiting us today, Thursday August 20th, well then you’re watching a live webcast of Maui facing out west towards Lanai (on the left). The mountainside on the right is of Kahalewai (West Maui Mountains).

Aloha from Maui…

Stephan

PS: The live stream player we use for weddings does NOT have ads in it. This player does, because a 24/7 feed is costly and the ads offset that cost.

PPS: if you have any questions, just drop us a comment below and we’ll get back to you! Go ahead, we’d love to hear from you.

John Rambo

Born and raised on the Big Island, this local minister is very philosophical, subdued and borrows a lot of aspects from Hawaiian Culture in the ceremony. He takes time to understand your background and incorporates it in to the ceremony.

Here’s an example:

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2009 Maui Bridal Expo: A Lot of Interest in Maui Weddings

We had A LOT of interest in Live Webcasting and DVD production services at the 2009 Bridal Expo. Many brides and grooms signed up

Here are some pics… Got some video I’ll post soon as well.

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Maui Wedding Video and Webcast at the Hyatt Regency Maui

If you are looking for a beautiful, yet hoppin’ spot to have your Maui wedding, then the Kaanapali Beach Resorts — especially the Hyatt Regency Maui — are for you. Near Lahaina town on the west side of Maui, this area boasts a close density of resorts and hotels, as well as sweeping views of Lana’i and Kaanapali Beach, rated best beach in many travel magazines in the past.

And unlike remote spots on Maui, Kaanapali Beach and the Hyatt Regency Maui have great internet signal for live webcasts and amazing resort backdrops for your maui wedding video.

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These pictures were taken from my Blackberry as I consulted with Kim Lemont, wedding manager at the Hyatt. These pictures are of the 3 main areas to have your ceremony.

On my brief visit here, this are some of the great things I saw about the Hyatt:

• a lot of dining options with great views;
• a large pool with a lot of room around it to lounge;
• a great beach;
• a lot of “nightlife” and tourist attractions, from luau’s to Lahaina’s restaurants, it’s all here;
• close proximity to the west sides natural splendors from Honolua Bay to the Olevine pools and the blow hole that goes off during the fall, winter, and spring north swell.

My only negative from my first impression here would be for those who are seeking an off-the-beaten-trail Maui wedding or vacation, you will not find it here. Every possible amenity is offered here.

To consult with the Hyatt Regency wedding department, contact…

Kim Lemont
Wedding and Catering Manager
808.667.4485
klemont@hyatt.com

Tell her Stephan at Live Maui Webcasts and Video sent you and let her know you want us to do your webcast and video.

Aloha!

	Stephan is known as the “Live Webcast Guy on Maui” and is the author of “59 Maui Wedding Secrets Revealed: The Essential Guide to Planning Your Perfect Maui Wedding.” Visit his blog and sign up free to get the latest information on live webcasts in Hawaii. Go to http://LiveMauiWebcasts.com Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephanboeker

For Adventurous Couples Only: A Grueling Maui Hike

I realize that most wedding couples and their guests do not come to Maui to hike their butts off. 16 muscle-cramping miles down a volcano is not their idea of a good time. And that’s OK.

Then there is that select masochist few like yours truly who’s idea of a good time is to hit the trails…

Yesterday a friend and I went on a grueling Maui hike that started up at the very summit of Haleakala and went down the Skyline Trail on the south ridge of the active-dormant volcano ending up in Poli Poli State Forest.

It’s a day hike that totals about 16 miles through arid martian landscape above the clouds with views in all directions (big island to the south east, Kaho’olave to the south west, Lanai and Molokai to the west, down

to grass lands, back up through piping hot lava fields, gulches, herds of mountain goats, feral pigs burrowing in the dirt, mystical (and misty) forests, singing birds, charred forests (from a forest fire several years ago), new growth forests (the little saplings growing from the ashes), and on and on.

Budget about 7-8 hours of hiking with several breaks.

Things to wear or pack in a day backpack:

1. sunscreen (high SPF!)
2. 2 liters of water per person
3. 2 or more trail bars per person
4. 2 sandwiches per person
5. t-shirt
6. a rain jacket (I had a GoreTex jacket with me)
7. cell phone (there is reception) so you can communicate with your pickup ride in Poli Poli.

Ask your ride to drive up to the top of WaiPoli Road at the hunter’s check-in station.

Trails to stay on (and do yourself a favor and STAY ON THE TRAILS):

• On top of Haleakala walk down the service road towards science city (where the telescopes are);
• Take the Skyline trail down until you see signs for Mamane Trail (pronounced Mah-mah-nay).
• Take that Mamane trail down until you hit the natural lava cave.
• Take Upper Waiakoa Loop for 6.3 miles until you hit the Upper Waiakoa Loop sign.
• Head to the hunter’s check-in station.

Have fun and be safe! Here are pictures from our grinding, arduous trek.

Aloha and I am looking forward to meeting you soon on Maui (whether at your wedding or on a hike together!).

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Stephan is known as the “Live Webcast Guy on Maui” and is the author of “59 Maui Wedding Secrets Revealed: The Essential Guide to Planning Your Perfect Maui Wedding.” Visit his blog and sign up free to get the latest information on live webcasts in Hawaii. Go to http://LiveMauiWebcasts.com Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephanboeker