Farewell notes from our Guest Register (November/99)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you for making our first trip to the Caymans WONDERFUL! The environment ya'll have created here is perfect. Good luck & we look forward to our next trip. The Indian dinner was Great! Take good care." E.D., Austin, Texas, USA (November 30, 1999)

• "We loved it! We will tell all our friends!" L.T., Austin, Texas, USA (November 30, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for your unparalleled hospitality during our short visit to Grand Cayman. Your success story is living testimony to the power of the Web to connect people from afar. Our best wishes to both of you. I'll be sure to let Rodale's Scuba Diving know about you, though I am afraid that will make you even harder to find available space. Best wishes!" B.K., Mesilla, New Mexico, USA (November 29, 1999)

• "Once upon a time there was a very, very, scattered world with hundreds & thousands of people each with gifts to offer each other. They were disconnected from each other and all their bounty was wasted. But one day a miracle happened called the Net. One by one the connections began & the world started to come together. Our coming together with both of you & your wonderful home was such a quality connection that I look forward to continuing it forever. You have a beautiful home & I thank you for sharing it & your great personalities with me. Gratias & wishes for abundancy & success to you." J.S.K., Mesilla, New Mexico, USA (November 29, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: We will take back to Pennsylvania with us many wonderful memories of our week on Grand Cayman. But none as special as the warm spirit and hospitality of the both of you. Turtle Nest is truly a special haven with the best of what an island vacation should be. If we ever return to the island, we will be sure to see you again. We wich you the best of luck in the future. Thank you so much." N.M., R.M.&D.M., Douglassville, Pennsylvania, USA (November 29, 1999)

• "Thank you so much for your hospitality and the insights on good restaurants. We enjoyed our 'Indian Night' and conversing with the other guests. Good luck!" K.R.&P.R., Cannon Falls, Minnesota, USA (November 28, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for creating such a haven for us. You are truly 'old fashioned' innkeepers; hospitality flows from the both of you. We wish you much success and hope you continue to enjoy you new profession! All our best." L.P.&R.R., Alameda, California, USA (November 26, 1999)

• "Thanksgiving Day 1999: And thankful we are to have stayed at the lovely Turtle Nest Inn at the best spot on the island, Bodden Town. Best wishes, you are the best!" C.P.&D.P., Farmington, Missouri, USA (November 25, 1999)

Painting by Dan Peek, artist, songwriter, and guest, with his wife Catherine,
at Turtle Nest Inn. This, and others, appear on greeting cards sold at The
Edge, in Bodden Town.

• "From our first email communication, we knew there was something very special about Turtle Nest Inn. Gracious hospitality; spectacular sunrise; delightful guests; peace and quiet; excellent food; lovely, comfortable apartment and magnificient full moon. When we remember the Cayman Islands, we will fondly remember both of you. We will certainly recommend your Inn on the Internet." L.S.& R.S., Appleton, Wisconsin, USA (November 24, 1999)

• "Thanks for helping make our first visit to the Cayman Islands a low stress experience. The Indian meal made us really feel at home and the food was so good that we're returning tonight for the Caribbean meal. Any improvements? As pale northern types, we would appreciate more shade - thank God for that palm tree - and because on holiday we're lazy, how about a microwave - or does that offend the 'Bombay chef'? Best regards." R.B.&J.B., Birmingham, England, UK (November 23, 1999)
  TNI: We've just ordered microwave ovens for all our apartments, and the first ones are being installed. Other palm trees had already been planted on our beach and, while they're growing, we offer guests beach umbrellas.

• "Thank you so very much for the hospitality. It was a wonderful stay & a restful Sunday." T.S., Key Largo, Florida, USA (November 21, 1999)

• "Thank you for your warmth & welcome -- we had a wonderful stay!" T.S., Key Largo, Florida, USA (November 21, 1999)

• "Marleine, Alain, merci beaucoup pour votre acceuil si chaleureux. On se connaît depuis deux semaines et pourtant, j'ai l'impression que nous sommes de 'vieux' amis. Surtout ne changez rien! Le style, le décor, votre gentillesse...Je vous enverrai une petite carte de Bretagne pour vous donner l'envie de venir, c'est plus froid mais c'est tout aussi paradisiaque. À bientôt, j'espère. 'Kenaro'!" E.L., Lannion, Bretagne, France (le 20 novembre 1999)

• (Translated from French, above) "Marleine, Alain, thank you for such a warm welcome. We've only known each other for two weeks, yet I feel like we're 'old' friends. Above all, don't change a thing! The style, the decor, your kindness...I'll send you a little card from Brittany to entice you into coming - it's colder, but just as heavenly. See you soon, I hope. 'Kenaro'!" E.L., Lannion, Bretagne, France (November 20, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: Even though the weather was disappointing, our stay at your Inn was quite enjoyable. Your hospitality more than 'made up' for the rain. We're looking forward to joining you again in the next few months, and for the years to come. P.S.-Tramp and Blackie were an added attraction that we enjoyed." T.M.&K.M., Lindale, Texas, USA (November 15, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine, we loved our wonderful & romantic stay at your inn! From the minute we arrived we felt welcomed & pampered! You haven't seen the last of us! P.S. I loved swimming in the ocean with Tramp!" L.O.D.&M.D., Vacaville, California, USA (November 14, 1999)

• "On half way between real world and Caribbean island fever, this is a very nice, secluded place. The ideal base for real divers doing East End. The innkeepers really keep everything together and pamper you. Blackie circles you with his charm. Although I experienced 9 consecutive days and nights of rain, nevertheless it was a very pleasant stay. I will be back. From an Austrian citizen, of Italian descent, living in Munich, Germany!" K.K., Munich, Bavaria, Germany (November 14, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had such a wonderful time. Your place is absolutely gorgeous! The Indian dinner was primo too. Thank you again for making our second honeymoon so grand." K.W.&B.W., Dallas, Texas, USA (November 9, 1999)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: My stay at Turtle Nest has been a real joy. The accommodations are 1st class and Marleine, your dinners are just outstanding. I particularly appreciated your willingness to prepare wahoo at my request. I hope to stay with you again in the near future. Thanks for everything." J.B., Arlington, Virginia, USA (November 8, 1999)

• "We really enjoyed our stay! This is such a beautiful place -- and so peaceful. Thank you for your hospitality. We'll be back!" E.S.&D.S., Brownwood, Texas, USA (November 6, 1999)

• "We both loved our stay at Turtle Nest Inn, and will definitely be back next summer. It's even more eye-catching and elegant than at your web site. The one bdrm apartment we had was superb and the price was great! We were looking for tranquility and an intimate resort, and we certainly found it. We enjoyed Bodden Town, the locals we met and the bus rides into George Town. Thanks for the daily paper every morning! We'll tell others on the web about the inn." I.S.&M.S., Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Québec, Canada (November 5, 1999)

Near-vertical aerial view of Grand Cayman taken by
NASA space craft (Mission STS059, Orbit 103)
on April 15th 1994, from 115 miles above the Earth.

• "Marleine & Alain: We searched long and hard for a place like this -- worth all the effort! We were trying to avoid large commercial hotels, touristy areas and all-inclusive packages, and we succeeded. We cooked our breakfasts and lunches in our beautiful condo and followed your brilliant suggestions for dining out in the evenings. Marleine's Indian Night meal was smashing! This was our most economical trip to Grand Cayman, and our most memorable; thanks to Turtle Nest Inn, we're more fond than ever of the island. Cheers!" P.P.&P.P., London, England, UK (November 4, 1999)

• "We continue to have the distinction of being a first at the Turtle Nest Inn. We are the first third-time guests! The extraordinary vision Marleine and Alain have worked so hard to make come true is a very special place to have found. The comfort & warmth which surrounds one of the most beautiful places in the world must be experienced by everyone. We look forward to our friendship with Marleine & Alain, & intend to stay in 1st place...Good health & our love." V.F.&A.F., Glencoe, Illinois, USA (November 1, 1999)