Farewell notes from our Guest Register (February/2002)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: We all had a wonderful time. We can't wait to come back next year! Thank you." L.B.,L.B.,C.B.&J.B., Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA (February 27, 2002)

• "Dorothy and I enjoyed our stay at your beautifully situated and maintained inn. We look forward to returning. P.S. The Indian meal was superb!" S.S.&D.S., Falls Church, Virginia, USA (February 26, 2002)

• "We greatly enjoyed our stay - lovely beach and apartment. We look forward to coming again next year." R.S.&S.S., Falls Church, Virginia, USA (February 26, 2002)

A Cayman sunrise captured from the Inn beach (Dennis and Terry Hunter)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for helping to make our honeymoon unforgettable! Everything was perfect. We can't wait to return for a second honeymoon! Thank you." D.B.&E.B., Houston, Texas, USA (February 24, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thanks so much for a lovely vacation. Accommodations were wonderful. Our first time to the island. We'll be back. Thank you!" L.W.&J.W., Palmyra, Pennsylvania, USA (February 22, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you for the wonderful time. Your Inn is just right for the original Cayman feel. We will return soon." D.G.&M.G., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (February 22, 2002)

View of the Inn pool (Mark Crosby and Sharon Nepstad)

• "Alain & Marleine: Our stay here was perfect. Your inn is charming and so wonderful. We wish we could stay here longer. The Indian cuisine was magnificient and we enjoyed every minute of the evening. We will be raving about Turtle Nest Inn to everyone we know! Y.M.&S.M., McLean, Virginia, USA (February 20, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had an absolutely wonderful time -- already planning next year's trip! Thank you for sharing Paradise even if only for a week. Caribbean dinner was amazing. We truly enjoyed the relaxation & beauty with all the comforts of home." P.D.,P.D.,J.D.&M.D., Bethel, Connecticut, USA (February 18, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you for sharing your paradise with us! This made for a most relaxing trip but - too short. Perhaps longer next visit!" M.B.&C.B., Montgomery, Alabama, USA (February 18, 2002)

A beachfront apartment and the view from its balcony

• "We loved it so much the first time, we had to come back. We loved it even more the second time, and we bought a place on the island. Both the inn & Alain & Marleine make the difference." B.W.&E.O., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (February 18, 2002)

• "It seems that your hospitality was not just a one-time thing. Thanks for another great week, it was just as nice as the one a couple of years ago...just as sweet the second time around! (This was Collin's second visit, but Kara's first time.)" K.S.,S.S.,K.W.,C.S.&K.S., Blacksburg, Virginia, USA (February 17, 2002)

• "We absolutely loved your inn and all that it provided for us. Peace, quiet, beautiful view, wonderful dinners, and a very comfortable apartment. This was our first visit to your 'paradise' but definitely not our last. We hate to leave." S.G.&L.G., North Canton, Ohio, USA (February 16, 2002)

View of the Inn from the pool (Mark Crosby and Sharon Nepstad)

• "We had a marvelous time at your Inn. I found you on the Internet & really didn't know what to expect. Wow, we were so very pleasantly surprised. Lovely rooms, wonderful beach & pool & such accommodating hosts! Thanks so much!" S.S.,M.S.,S.S.&M.S., Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA (February 16, 2002)

• "We were only here one night - but what a lovely place with very hospitable hosts! We would love to stay longer next time!" D.K.&V.F., Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA (February 16, 2002)

• "Thank you for your warm, relaxing & wonderful hospitality. This is exactly what we needed after a very stressful year in Washington, DC. Hopefully, it will not be 30 years before we get to come back to this beautiful island & to this Inn. You are doing a fantastic job of making all your guests feel welcome. An inspiration to both of us!" D.K.&M.R., Washington, DC, USA (February 16, 2002)

No crowds on this Grand Cayman beach (Mary Schoelch)

• "This is a great place! Minutes from town, quiet, and comfortable, wonderful service too! Thanks Alain & Marleine." J.T.&S.T., Juneau, Alaska, USA (February 15, 2002)

• "How utterly amazing to find a genuine European inn right here on Grand Cayman! We loved it!" F.R.&S.R., Kinnelon, New Jersey, USA (February 14, 2002)

• "Thank you for a wonderful Cayman experience! We'll never forget our first glance through the breezeway to the glorious view! We love your inn & your island." T.P.&S.J., Richmond, Virginia, USA (February 13, 2002)

Cemetary Reef, a favourite snorkelling spot on the island (left), and a Cayman sunrise at the Inn (John and Pat Fechner)

• "What a great spot to spend a week. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Can't wait to come back." K.B.,K.B.&S.S., St, James City, Florida, USA (February 12, 2002)

• "Wonderful stay - lovely place to stay - very relaxing. Liked the breezes & beautiful views of beach. The owners very helpful to us - great suggestions. Will look forward to coming back!" I.G.&D.G., Hillsborough, New Jersey, USA (February 10, 2002)

• "We had a most enjoyable week at Turtle Nest Inn! Our daughter Allison especially enjoyed the friendship of Sarah & William, as well as Blackie. The evening dinners were great. Thanks for your advice & hospitality." J.P.,M.T.&A.P., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (February 9, 2002)

In the Caribbean Honeymoon Guide 2001, published by Bridal Guide magazine, the Cayman
Islands are covered with Turtle Nest Inn featured as the "Most Romantic Hideaway"

• "We feel so fortunate to have found Turtle Nest Inn for our first stay on Grand Cayman! Our apartment is very comfortable and clean. The location couldn't be any better and your advice to rent a car allowed us to see the island." W.D.&R.D., Winterville, North Carolina, USA (February 8, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: Once again, thank you for your hospitality on our fourth visit! We had a wonderful stay. Come see us." G.G.&M.S., Arlington, Virginia, USA (February 8, 2002)

• "We had a wonderful time at Turtle Nest Inn. This place is absolutely beautiful! We cannot wait to return." M.M.&J.M., Overland Park, Kansas, USA (February 7, 2002)

Guests Amanda and Rob explore the reef in the Inn kayak (Sandy McDowell)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thanks so much for your friendly hospitality. You made our first vacation in the Caribbean so enjoyable at your Inn. The dinner & Tapas were wonderful and we look forward to staying with you again (& again & again!)." D.S.&S.S., Dausman, Wisconsin, USA (February 7, 2002)

• "This has been a marvelous experience - just what we both needed! You have a lovely place here & I'm so glad we were lucky enough to find it. Thank you for your warm hospitality - hope to come back before too long!" J.S.&C.A., Raleigh, North Carolina, USA (February 6, 2002)

• "One word - perfect!! Will be back for a longer stay. Really enjoyed practicing my French (poor as it is!). Merci beaucoup!" J.A.&F.P., Washington, DC, USA (February 4, 2002)

• "What a marvelous place! We happened on to you by chance, but will return with regularity! You are great hosts." L.L.&D.C., San Antonio, Texas, USA (February 3, 2002)

One of the many tiny and harmless lizards found around Grand Cayman (Mary Schoelch)

• "Wonderful vacation. A great 'home base' from which to explore the island. Very quiet with friendly owners. We'd love to come back. Thanks!" M.C.&S.N., Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA (February 2, 2002)

• "We had a most enjoyable stay. The Turtle Nest Inn is beautiful & peaceful. Hope to return." T.B.&I.B., Pasadena, Maryland, USA (February 2, 2002)

• "This was our second visit at the Inn, and we look forward to our third visit next January. Thank you to our innkeepers for making our stay a wonderful, private and intimate stay. Thank you also for showing us how to turn off the lights in the pool. However we will be quieter next time. See you soon." S.B.&G.C., Woodbridge, Virginia, USA (February 1, 2002)

• "Cayman Island is beautiful & the Inn is charming & comfortable. Beach somewhat rough for small children, but Rum Point public playground works great. Thanks!" K.G.,S.G.&T.G., Gastonia, North Carolina, USA (February 1, 2002)