Farewell notes from our Guest Register (February/2000)

• "We have been dazzled by the Turtle Nest Inn, the Indian dinner, Smith Cove, The Brasserie...and most of all your kind and gracious hospitality. We look forward to returning! Best wishes." D.E.&B.E., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (February 29, 2000)

• "We feel so lucky to have found the Turtle Nest Inn. You welcomed us and our 4 children like we were family. You have a beautiful inn with the most gracious of hosts. Thank you again." F.K&G.K., Holden, Massachusetts, USA (February 29, 2000)

• "What a wonderful vacation! Thank you for making our stay so much fun!! Your Inn is beautiful. Best of luck to you!" B.S.&A.S., Northboro, Massachusetts, USA (February 29, 2000)

• "What great progress you have made since our last visit in Feb. '99! We loved the exquisite dinner & wonderful hospitality - always sad to leave...see you both next year. Until then, all the luck & prosperity in the world!" L.B.,L.B.,J.B.&C.B., Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA (February 25, 2000)

• "Thank you, Alain & Marleine, for a great stay. We would stay at Turtle Nest Inn again and will tell our friends about your place." D.L.&Y.L., Webster, New York, USA (February 23, 2000)

• "Had a wonderful time! It was all & more than we hoped for. Good luck!" M.D.&S.D., Smithville, New Jersey, USA (February 22, 2000)

• "I had a great stay. Very nice accommodations. Very nice owners. Good place to stay for East End diving." G.C., Austin, Texas, USA (February 21, 2000)

• "What a wonderful way to celebrate Rochele's 50th birthday. You've done a wonderful job setting everything up and I only wish we had booked for a longer stay. Thanks so much." K.R.&R.R., Providence, Rhode Island, USA (February 20, 2000)

• "We had a wonderful 2-night stay in your beautiful accommodations - thank you. You have thought of everything, down to the tiniest detail, to make our stay as idyllic as possible! Many thanks." L.J.,A.S.&B.D., West Yorkshire, England, UK (February 20, 2000)

• "Marleine & Alain: Your accommodations are superb, the location is scenic and delightful, the (terrace) 'Nights' we participated in were opportunities for fine food and socializing, and your unique attention to detail was unsurpassed in my nine years of traveling in the Caribbean. Sylvia and I loved it and we plan to do it again. You must get great satisfaction in having created Turtle Nest Inn." L.H.&S.L., Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA (February 18, 2000)

• "So good to be back. We love this place and you guys! You will see us again. What a wonderful place. So many good memories at Turtle Nest. Soon come again!" T.S.&D.P., Richmond, Virginia, USA (February 17, 2000)

Some underwater shots taken by Tim and Nancy McLaughlin while snorkelling at Turtle Nest Inn.

• "Marleine & Alain: We had the time of our lives at the Turtle Nest Inn. Your hospitality was out of this world and the meal was very enjoyable. The apartment and scenery are beautiful. Thanks again for your hospitality. We'll be back!" R.M.,T.M.,P.M.&G.M., Morris, Connecticut, USA (February 15, 2000)

• "Thank you. What a wonderful Inn you run! The service was outstanding - very friendly, thoughtful and accommodating. Gourmet dinner was outstanding. We admire your industry & foresight in creating this perfect spot." B.O.&S.O., Sandy Hook, Connecticut, USA (February 10, 2000)

• "Leaving the 'Turtle Nest Inn' today, we put one thought in our mind: we want to come back! It was worth coming over the long way from Belgium to be spoilt here. We wish you all the possible success, Marleine and Alain. With respect for what you have achieved." B.K.&R.K., Bruges, Belgium (February 9, 2000)

• "Alain & Marleine: Kris and I will be back. We've enjoyed socializing with the other guests. Thanks for your recommendations for diving and dining. You run a beautiful place, we will be sure to book long in advance so we can stay with you again." S.J.&K.J., Tarrytown, New York, USA (February 9, 2000)

• "We have enjoyed a truly Welsh Welcome -- warm, sincere, in idyllic surroundings. The accommodations and service are excellent. The dinner on offer at night, highly recommended. Cuisine superb!" J.D.&G.D., Swansea, Wales, UK (February 9, 2000)

• "Innkeepers have the hardest job in the world, and you two do it incredibly well!! Thanks to your hard work and warm hospitality, we had one of the nicest weeks ever. Turtle Nest Inn gave us sun, beauty, relaxation, rest, and most importantly, new friendships. We hope our friendship will continue over the years with more trips to CI, and your visit to Washington, DC." G.G., Washington, DC, USA (February 7, 2000)

• "The privilege is all ours! This has been a perfect time for us -- until we meet again, our very best (we look forward to a reunion in DC, too!)." M.S., Washington, DC, USA (February 7, 2000)

• "Chris and I had a great time. We have really enjoyed the island and our stay here at the Inn. We look forward to spending time here again in the future. The quiet nights by the pool with the dogs and a bottle of wine were wonderful. The problems you had when building were well worth the outcome! Great job! Marleine's cooking is fantastic! Having the dogs made leaving mine a little easier." C.J.&D.J., Chicago, Illinois, USA (February 6, 2000)

• "Très magnifique! You are marvelous hosts - like family. With all of the hours you put in, we hope you don't burn out, as your Inn is like an oasis in the desert - and too many people will discover it too quickly! Never have we visited the Caribbean to find such bright, cheerful, clean and hospitable accommodations. Thank you again for fulfilling our expectations and giving us more than our money's worth! Next year will definitely be a homecoming! We will monitor your web site all year as if it was our own!" J.H.,M.H.,T.H.&C.H., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (February 6, 2000)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: Thanks so much for letting us share this beautiful part of the world! Eight days was not enough -- all of us simply want to linger on, Tianli included. Your hospitality was wonderful, we very much felt a part of everything here, and the food and maître d' were great! We hope to return next time with our 'new one'. We will tell others of your place, just not 'too many'! Our sincerest best wishes." D.K.,D.K.&T.K., Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA (February 4, 2000)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: We have experienced Paradise! Our restful vacation at Turtle Nest surpassed all expectations. We will have to be content with our memories until we rejoin you next year." S.G.&J.F., Westfield, New Jersey, USA (February 3, 2000)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Many thanks for an ideal Cayman experience! Your persoanl hospitality and the warmth of Turtle Nest Inn surpassed our expectations. Chatting with you, dining with you, and meeting other equally delightful guests was all part of our wonderful experience. We look forward to a return visit in 2001 (the true millennium!), if not sooner. Best wishes to you." G.G.,B.G.&D.G., Chicago, Illinois, USA (February 3, 2000)