Farewell notes from our Guest Register (January/2001)

• "Very clean! Very well appointed! Very friendly! Very gracious hosts! Very special vacation - thank you and we will see you next year." M.K.&G.K., Lutsen, Minnesota, USA (January 31, 2001)

• "Sorry to be leaving...such a lovely place. Alain & Marleine are really nice people - would love to come back again!" G.N.&A.N., Solihull, England, UK (January 30, 2001)

• "Being the first guests of the 'Pink House' was a treat. The kids really enjoyed the private beach & snorkeling was great. Plan to return soon. Thanks to our wonderful hosts, dinners were great." D.O., A.O., B.O., R.O.&D.O., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA (January 30th 2001)

• "It is with sadness that we leave this beautiful island & the Turtle Nest Inn. We found it to be everything & more than we had hoped for. It soothes the soul & beckons us to return. Thank you for an unforgettable experience. We look forward to seeing you again in 2002. Best wishes..." J.F.&P.F., Cushing, Oklahoma, USA (January 27, 2001)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: You made it possible for us to explore the wonders of snorkelling - thank you for providing the equipement and finding such a nice beach and coral reef for your Inn! The Caribbean will stay in our best memories and dreams. See you next time, with more sunshine!" B.G.&G.G., Budapest, Hungary (January 26, 2001)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Our second trip to Turtle Nest Inn lived up to all the promise of our first, last year. So glad we found you on the Internet! This is the ideal spot for a family vacation and, this year, a 30th birthday celebration for our daughter, Dana. In addition to snorkeling, golf, shopping, sunning, reading & great meals, our greatest pleasure is spending time with you and the wonderful people you attract to Turtle Nest Inn. Of course, it never hurts to leave the cold weather in Chicago for a few days in January. We look forward to a return trip next year. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality, including two great dogs! Best wishes..." G.G.,B.G.,D.G.&D.G., Chicago, Illinois, USA (January 26, 2001)

• "Marleine & Alain! Thank U 4 making my 30th B-Day week so special! Love..." D.G., Chicago, Illinois, USA (January 26, 2001)

Relaxing in the pool at Turtle Nest Inn, by Beatrice and Toby Hamblin.

• "How easy it has been to lose track of the days - yet how quickly they have passed. Here we are, preparing to leave for the frigid weather in New Jersey, our solice being a reservation for next year - a return to Grand Cayman and our friends Alain and Marleine. P.S. It just couldn't be nicer here!!" S.G.&J.F., Westfield, New Jersey, USA (January 25, 2001)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thanks so much for everything. We loved staying at the Inn and will definitely be back - and will hopefully have better weather! Take care..." D.A.,J.A.&A.A., Denver, Colorado, USA (January 24, 2001)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for making our first visit to the Cayman Islands memorable and special. Steve and I felt right at home. The Tapas night was very enjoyable and it was nice to be among such warm and friendly people. We're looking forward to another visit and hope we'll have the pleasure of staying with you again. Sincerely..." J.M.&S.C., Forest Hills, New York, USA (January 21, 2001)

• "We feel so fortunate to have found you and your lovely inn. It has been the perfect, peaceful place to get away. Thank you for your hospitality!" M.H.&K.H., Shinnston, West Virginia, USA (January 19, 2001)

Balcony views of our pool and the beach, by Peter Kaufman and Jan Viney.

• (Translated from French, below) "It's rare to find exactly what you're looking for. Superb. See you soon." B.H.,T.H.&A.H., Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (January 19, 2001)

• "C'est rare de trouver exactement ce que l'on cherche. Superbe. À bientôt." B.H.,T.H.&A.H., Hampton, New Hampshire, USA (January 19, 2001)

• "Thank you for a lovely time on the island. This is a definite do-again! We especially liked the spotless-clean apartment and we liked getting the newspaper every morning. It made us feel better acquainted with the island." B.W.&M.W., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (January 18, 2001)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for everything. Wish we could've stayed longer (lovely time). Thanks you so much." P.P.&K.P., Wabasha, Minnesota, USA (January 18, 2001)

Holiday decorations at Turtle Nest Inn, by Carol and Tom Bennett.

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: I will never forget the marvelous week we spent on Grand Cayman, nor will I ever regret choosing to stay at the Turtle Nest Inn, far from the 'madding crowd'. We were close enough to all the attractions to reach them conveniently, yet we didn't have to cope will the throngs of cruise ship passengers in George Town and along Seven Mile Beach. The beach at Turtle Nest Inn was just right, and the water was perfect. You two are great hosts, fine chefs, and now, good friends. You asked for guidance, based on our experience there, on attractions other visitors might consider. I would place Cap'n Dexter's catamaran ride out to the Stingrays and the coral reef at the very top. Second would come Pedro-St. James. Third would come the Queen Eliz. Botanic Park. Next, and it was tough sledding, not for everyone, would be the long hike back into the old-growth forest with Geddes Hyslop. Wild birds galore, parrots feeding in the tree tops, non-venomous snakes, and very curious geological formations. Oh, yes, I mustn't forget the para-sailing over at Rum Point...what a thrill for this ol geezer! Perhaps, the good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we will meet again someday at the Turtle Nest Inn. Au revoir, mes amis." J.W., Donalds, South Carolina, USA (January 16, 2001)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn is everything promised! With all the conveniences of home, we felt like we could stay weeks, months...in the breezy, beautiful apartments. You were both so very accommodating and friendly! The Turtle Nest Inn is truly a little piece of paradise with such a beautiful building, lovely pool, and beautiful beachfront! Thank you for a wonderful vacation getaway!" C.M.&C.M., Richmond, Virginia, USA (January 15, 2001)

Caribbean views from the Inn entrance, by Jan Viney and Peter Kaufman.

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: You have a most wonderful place here on the beach! Enjoyed the snorkeling & the privacy of the beach. If we are able, we will certainly be back! Best of luck & God Bless!" H.P.&R.P., St. Charles, Illinois, USA (January 15, 2001)

• "Thank you for a wonderful time! We really enjoyed ourselves - especially Riley & Brynn. We'll be back very soon!" K.M.&K.M., Avon, Colorado, USA (January 15, 2001)

• "As someone wrote earlier, I was so impressed from the moment we stepped into the courtyard. Even at night - after all, you did (arrange?) a wonderful moon as well. See you again and all good luck in the New Year and onwards." T.S., Avon, Colorado, USA (January 15, 2001)

• "Marleine & Alain: It was a pleasure staying with you! Will have to come back again when we can spend more time!! You have a lovely place & are lovely people! See you again...Thank you!" M.Z.&M.T, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA (January 14, 2001)

Front and rear views of Turtle Nest Inn, by Peter Kaufman and Jan Viney.

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: We came here after having read about Turtle Nest on the internet, with great expectations. They were not only met but greatly exceeded. We and our friends had a wonderful time and hope to be back again sometime soon." H.W., Hamden, Connecticut, USA (January 13, 2001)

• "You have a gorgeous spot, wonderful snorkeling, and most friendly hospitality - especially your two special meals. Thanks!" E.W., Hamden, Connecticut, USA (January 13, 2001)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had such a great time that we hate to go back. We could not have asked for more comfortable accommodations nor better service. Every day was a voyage of discovery among friendly and helpful islanders. Tops on our list were Stingray Sandbar with Capt. Dexter, Pedro-St. James, parasailing and the Botanic Garden." J.W.&J.M, Donalds, South Carolina, USA (January 10, 2001)

• "Marleine & Alain: This is such a wonderful homelike place to stay! We are leaving only because we must! I expect we will be back as soon as possible. The food was excellent & the friendliness superb! Thanks a lot!" P.M.&A.M., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (January 10, 2001)

• "I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my stay in Grand Cayman. Your inn was great! In fact, everything was great! I was so sad to get back to the states and back to work. However, I plan to return very soon. I would love to bring some friends! Thank you again for everything." A.M., Arkadelphia, Arkansas, USA (January 9, 2001)

The view from the Inn lobby, and two happy guests, Ryan and Jacob, by Theresa and Mike Kahn.

• "Turtle Nest Inn far exceeded our expectations. After staying on 7 mile beach for 5 days, it was nice to explore another area of the island. The snorkeling right outside the Inn is excellent, we went out every day of our stay! The dinners were great and a nice way to get to know the guests and hosts better. All the personal touches make the difference -- the M&Ms on the crème brûlée, the extra cherries in the kiddie cocktail. We enjoyed our entire Cayman Island experience. Love 'n Hugs." A.M.,K.M.,K.M.&S.M., Downers Grove, Illinois, USA (January 8, 2001)

• "Marleine & Alain: Thanks so much for all that you did to make our stay wonderful. We will always remember our stay in a turtle nest with a smile. You're the best! Love..." M.L&J.G., Petaluma, California, USA (January 8, 2001)

The beach and a sunrise at Turtle Nest Inn, by Theresa and Mike Kahn.

• "Once again we had a wonderful, wonderful, did I say wonderful?, time. We could not wait to return to Turtle Nest Inn & bring our girls. Thanks for everything. We go back to winter & will think of you daily. Thanks so much!" S.M.,R.M.&J.M., Arkadelphia, Arkansas, USA (January 7, 2001)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: We had a wonderful time at the Turtle Nest - it is the perfect place for enjoying the Caribbean. We are going to recommend the Turtle Nest for anyone who wants to relax in perfect comfort with charming hosts. We wish you the best and we look forward to returning." J.W.&D.W., Falls Church, Virginia, USA (January 6, 2001)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Celebrating our 2nd honeymoon after 18 years of marriage, here at the TNI has been many times better than we ever dreamed of. We had privacy, seclusion, but you were always there when we needed you. The most memorable times were the Indian dinner the night we arrived. That was a blast and allowed us to meet a warm, friendly couple that we hope to keep in contact with. Then the bonfire on New Year's Eve. That was a blast. After drinking all the champagne, we came upstairs & couldn't stop laughing. Each morning we walked 1½ miles up the beach and back, coming back home to the TNI for coffee. Last night we walked up the beach to The Edge for dinner - one of the best meals of our trip! As we walked back, the Inn was all lit up & beautiful - we felt so lucky to be staying here. We spent one day on 7 mile beach. Who would ever want to stay down there when the TNI is right here? We loved our stay, meeting you & the dogs, and we will definitely be back! God bless!...Of all of the vacation spots we have been to, this was by far the most pleasant and comfortable." P.M.&J.M., River Falls, Wisconsin, USA (January 5, 2001)

Underwater photos taken by Canadians Dana and Dan O'Brien, while snorkelling at Turtle Nest Inn.

• "Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! What a delightful place and delightful hosts. Best wishes for a successful venture w/ your inn and great happiness in the year to come. You've created a wonderful place. We loved it - expect to be back! Best..." S.L.&J.W, Anchorage, Alaska, USA (January 3, 2001)

• "It was fun. Your dog 'Blackie' is beautiful, and we enjoyed his company. In 4 days, we went snorkeling 5 times. It was wonderful. You guys never stop working to make sure that everyone has everything that they need. Thank you." J.R.,C.R.&E.R., La Grange, Illinois, USA (January 3, 2001)

New Year's Eve bonfire on the beach at Turtle Nest Inn, with sand sculpture by Stephanie Lafleur of Alaska.

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: This week you made our dream a reality. For that, we will remember you fondly, and we will count the days until our return! Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!" B.P.,R.P.&J.P., Bethesda, Maryland, USA (January 1, 2001)

• "We echo Bob's words (above) - thanks so much!" G.G.,R.H.&K.H., Bethesda, Maryland, USA (January 1, 2001)

• "Happy New Year! I can think of no better way to ring in the New Year - with family & new friends. Thank you for a most wonderful vacation. We'll definitely return. Till then..." P.H.,C.H.,N.H.&N.H., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (January 1, 2001)