Farewell notes from our Guest Register (January/2002)

• "Paradise...no other word describes the Turtle Nest adequately. We will be back and will share our wonderful trip with others. Thank you for everything, from our initial inquiry to our departure. Also, thank you for recognizing the need for a small inn, for people such as we." R.G.&G.G., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (January 31, 2002)

• "You were right about intimate and elegant. Your Inn and property are beautiful. We felt like we were truly in paradise. A beautiful island, great food and perfect weather - what more could we ask for” Thanks for a great vacation." T.F.&D.F., Higganum, Connecticut, USA (January 27, 2002)

A beachfront apartment, and the view from its balcony.

• "We truly enjoyed our stay at the Turtle Nest Inn and it’s laid-back location in Bodden Town. Great jumping off point for North Side beaches and fishing. Enjoyed the friendly people of Cayman Islands and the great food. A sad day to leave today after a week on this beautiful island. Best wishes to both of you." J.P.&D.P., East Haddam, Connecticut, USA (January 26, 2002)

• "We only stayed one night, but the Turtle Nest Inn was wonderful! We had an excellent 'tapas' dinner. I’m sorry we have to leave today and if and when we return to the Caymans, we will be back to your Inn. Thank you." A.M.&C.M., Sterling, Virginia, USA (January 26, 2002)

• "We enjoyed our stay very much (and even more after seeing the “zoo” on Seven Mile Beach). It’s an ideal location to get to other activities. Best wishes to you both." D.W.&C.W., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA (January 26, 2002)

A unique glimpse of the Inn beach, by Mary and David Schoelch.

• "Thanks for another wonderful week here at the Turtle Nest Inn. The second stay was even more wonderful than the first. We will return again. Best wishes to both of you and thanks again for your hospitality." J.F.&P.F., Cushing, Oklahoma, USA (January 26, 2002)

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay! We felt at home from the first day. Connor enjoyed his time with Blackie. We love this side of the island and plan to return many times. The Turtle Nest will be our first choice on every visit and we will recommend to all our friends. Have a great year! All our best." C.D.,P.D.&C.D., Stephens City, Virginia, USA (January 25, 2002)

• "Had a wonderful time! Very clean! Very homey. Rum Point trip was fun - run to get hammock! This is our 7th trip to Grand Cayman - nice to be down the road from the bustle of Seven Mile Beach. The chicken BBQ and pork down the road was a fun and yummy local treat. Starting at 5:30 pm. Went to eat at the Blue Parrot to find “Michelle” had relocated it a bit too far out to sea! Word to the wise, Bodden Town street is not the road to walk down near dark - no sidewalks and fast drivers -- zoom! You are living our dream!" W.W.,D.R.,M.R., &J.R., Wickford, Rhode Island, USA (January 25, 2002)

A cloudy but still beautiful Cayman sunset, by Katrina Van Aller.

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: What can we say!!? It was a wonderful experience - the sea, the sand, the people, the food. We thank you for your warm hospitality and excellent service. We certainly felt 'at home'!! The tapas dinner was wonderful and we enjoyed our fellow 'travellers'. We wish Alain a speedy recovery - and hope that one day we may return for the 'Island Experience' !" D.A.&S.A., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (January 23, 2002)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: You have managed to capture paradise and have shared it with us in a way we will always treasure. Your tapas dinner was wonderful. Your hospitality and attention to all the details make Turtle Nest Inn a Caymanian special experience that should be felt by all. We loved meeting our fellow guests and spending quiet and warm moments with Blackie, our doggy buddy. Thank you so much for the perfect vacation." D.S. &M.S., Shorevan, Minnesota, USA (January 23, 2002)

• "Alain and Marleine: Just a few days. Wish we had more time. Thanks for the excellent attention and friendly service. Looking forward to future visits." S.M.&P.M., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (January 22, 2002)

Two shots of Rum Point by Katrina Van Aller, including partner Vince's newly discovered "office".

• "Alain and Marleine: Thank you for our 2nd excellent stay at Turtle Nest Inn. My husband especially enjoyed fishing on the beach! We look forward to our next visit and to Alain a speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing your pets with us!" K.K.&D.K., Willowbrook, Illinois, USA (January 22, 2002)

• "Our time here was too short! The apartment is lovely and well furnished. The tapas dinner was excellent. The place has a wonderful 'home away from home' feeling" M.H.&T.V., Narberth, Pennsylvania, USA (January 20, 2002)

• "What a joyful week we had here at the Turtle Nest Inn. Great accommodations, serene setting and some of the best snorkeling I have ever done - 100 yards off shore. We hope to be back soon.” M.D.,D.D.&M.D., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (January 19, 2002)

• "Had a wonderful stay - so nice and quiet. The apartment was even better than the photos. Thank you." S.F.&D.P., Langley, British Columbia, Canada (January 19, 2002)

A Cayman sunrise at Turtle Nest Inn, captured by Mary and David Schoelch.

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: May the year (until we are with you again) bring you health, peace and prosperity - and when we are with you again: happiness. Now that we’re leaving I can’t wait ‘til next January. It’s perfect here, as usual" S.G.&J.F., Westfield, New Jersey, USA (January 18, 2002)

• "Andy and I enjoyed our time at Turtle Nest Inn immensely. The Inn provided a serene refuge from the chaos on Seven Mile Beach and following days of scuba diving. I especially like the decorations in the rooms." E.F.&A.B., Ludlow, USA (January 17, 2002)

• "Alain and Marleine: Thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful Inn. The view and hospitality were unmatched. We will definitely recommend your “child” to all we know. Thank you again…and to Alain a speedy recovery." D.S.&S.S., Minnesota, USA (January 17, 2002)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: Thank you once again for a wonderful stay! Each year brings new experiences and binds us more deeply to Cayman. As our friendship with the both of you grows deeper each year as well. Again, thank you for everything, and we look forward to our fourth stay with you in 2003! Good luck! Good health! Our love and best wishes." R.B.&J.B., Cary, North Carolina, USA (January 15, 2002)

View of the Inn from the beach, by Dennis and Terry Hunter.

• "Marleine and Alain: We had a wonderful time and hope to visit again. Our wedding was beautiful and we will never forget it. Thank you for your help making it one of the best trips and times of our lives." L.B.&S.B., Berlin, Maryland, USA (January 14, 2002)

• "We had a most enjoyable five days here and appreciate the attention to detail in instructions on how to use things and where to snorkel." R.Z.&M.Z., East Moriches, New York, USA (January 14, 2002)

• "Marleine and Alain: Thank you for a fabulous and peaceful retreat. Jeanne and Richard were great hosts. Hope all is well in the future. Will be back!" B.A.&L.A., Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA (January 13, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you for a wonderful stay in Cayman Islands. Your website was excellent, the accommodations were perfect - beautiful view of the ocean. We took your suggestion and had dinner by the pool every night. Richard and Jeanne served as terrific hosts. Jeanne gave Nirmala wonderful suggestions on snorkeling spots. We went to Rum Point, to view some picture-perfect sunsets, lying in hammocks, sipping mudslides and rumrunners . We wish you a speedy recovery. We look forward to seeing you in..." J.S.&N.S., Palo Alto, California, USA (January 13, 2002)

A view of the Inn, by Mary and David Schoelch.

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you for our 3rd wonderful stay at Turtle Nest Inn. All was idyllic, with one major exception - missing you for most of our trip. Jeanne and Richard served as terrific hosts and friends, but a piece of our hearts and minds was always with you in Miami. Have a speedy recovery and return soon to the place where you belong. We will look forward to seeing you next year. Happy and healthy New Year! ." G.G.&B.G., Chicago, Illinois, USA (January 11, 2002)

• "Alain and Marleine: We have had the most relaxing and fun honeymoon we could have hoped for! You should be so proud of your wonderful establishment. We truly felt we were coming home each day when we returned to the Inn. Nothing can replace the memories of waking up to the gorgeous views of the sun rising over the sea. We thank you for the recommendation for the fabulous restaurants - all were wonderful! We will be sure to recommend Turtle Nest Inn to all our friends in NC, but not too many for we want it to be available for our next visit - hopefully April 2003! You are wonderful hosts! We will see you soon!" B.K.&L.K., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (January 9, 2002)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: This is the first time we have ever booked a holiday on the Internet, your web site set very high standards, which seemed too good to be true. When we arrived, we found a wonderful apartment, great hosts and a beautiful view of the sea, just as you described on your web page. We had a fantastic, relaxing holiday and we loved the dogs. All we can say is thank you very much and we wish you the best of health and happiness for the New Year. P.S: Buy the rooster an alarm clock!" I.E.&M.E., Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, UK (January 9, 2002)

A peacock flounder and an octopus (above, left and right) photographed by Mary Schoelch and caught off the inn
beach by Dave Kostick. Dave threw these back into the sea unharmed, along with the snapper and stingray he caught.

• "We are coming to the end of a two week vacation and can't think of a better place to be. What started out as a family vacation (8 people) in a house in Cayman Kai (beautiful!) is ending with just the two of us at Turtle Nest Inn. Lucky us! We've enjoyed the pool, the beach and the warmth of our hosts. Best of luck in the New Year. Hope to be back soon." J.K.&L.K., Concord Twp, Ohio, USA (January 8, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you very much for the wonderful time in the Cayman Islands at the Turtle Nest Inn. We loved it so much that we do not want to go home to reality and cold weather. We enjoyed the tapas and the 'southern' hospitality and the bonfire on New Year's Eve. What a way to celebrate our third anniversary. Happy New Year!" S.N.&T.G., Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA (January 7, 2002)

• "Thank you for a (quick) wonderful stay - as expected the hospitality was absolutely the best. Really appreciated the very helpful information on your website & appreciate you all putting so much effort into the site as well as the attention to detail. Look forward to our next visit - for sure - much longer. Best wishes..." A.S.&D.V., Los Gatos, California, USA (January 7, 2002)

A panoramic shot of the Inn terrace, beach and pool, by Dennis and Terry Hunter.

• "Thank you for a wonderful trip. Our apartment was great. The two of you made our trip very enjoyable. The view, the dinner will not be forgotten. Thanks for a great time!" V.C.&P.C., Cantonment, Florida, USA (January 6, 2002)

• "Our first visit to Turtle Nest Inn and I am certain not our last -- a wonderful find on the internet and such delightful hosts -- Alain & Marleine. The Friday night Caribbean Tapas dinner is the island's finest cuisine with the best atmosphere. We met some lovely people and especially enjoyed the fishing trip with Olsen -- another highlight from our week in Cayman. Thanks to Alain the webmaster for keeping us connected! Wishing both of you all the very best -- you have a fabulous inn with a great formula for the perfect Cayman holiday." D.G.&E.G., Richmond, Virginia, USA (January 5, 2002)

• "Happy New Year! Thank you once again, Marleine and Alain, for sharing your home & hospitality with us. Your genuine friendliness and willingness to make our stay the best will keep us coming back. You've been like family to us and our children & we can think of no other place to ring in the New Year than here at Turtle Nest Inn! Merci! Danke! With warmest regards..." P.H.,C.H.,N.H.&N.H., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (January 4, 2002)

Views from the Inn beach, by Dennis and Terry Hunter.

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: As our family reads the many, many comments from other guests, we find it almost impossible to add further compliments. As a family, we can only say that we have never, ever been so content & 'at home' as with the two of you. Your inn feels like 'our' home. When you look for a vacation site, there are always some things that keep a person from coming back. Here, you both provide such a loving, beautiful environment that we are so sad to leave. As you know, we have already booked our '2003' with you again!! In all our travels, we have never been so happy as with you & the Turtle Nest Inn. Lots of love..." E.L.,M.L.,E.L.&S.L., Washington Island, Wisconsin, USA (January 4, 2002)

• "Marleine & Alain: Thank you for a wonderful break in our daily lives. The atmosphere was awesome and the hospitality TOPS! Hope to return!" K.V.&V.S., Rockville, Maryland, USA (January 2, 2002)

• "Marleine & Alain: You have created an even more special piece of paradise. Everything was great! Thanks for the wonderful experience." D.J.&D.J., Oakton, Virginia, USA (January 2, 2002)