Farewell notes from our Guest Register (February/2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Perfect, perfect, so peaceful, so sweet. The most restful vacation we've ever had. We'll be back and we'll be sending others. Thank you for taking such good care of us." E.L.&S.S., New York, New York, USA (February 27, 2003)

• "Our stay was great! The hospitality, dinner and surroundings -- Unbeatable!! G.P.&N.P., Rye, New Hampshire, USA (February 26, 2003)

A panoramic shot of Turtle Nest Inn, its pool and sandy beach (Alex and Dana Sosa)

• "This is the best place we have stayed at ever!! The food was fantastic & the service was 'spot-on'. We are coming back & would recommend it to everyone." G.H.&I.H., Holdingford, Minnesota, USA (February 26, 2003)

• "Five Star ***** service and accommodation -- all the way through. You not only met our expectations, but surpassed them in every way. Our thanks." J.C.&D.C., Dracut, Massachusetts, USA (February 24, 2003)

Under a coconut tree on the Inn beach (Alex and Dana Sosa)

• "We'll be back. We had an incredible stay. And we'd be back just for the dinners on the patio alone! We'll miss Vitamine and Blackie and the pool and the beach and your wonderful hospitality. Oh -- and the rooster. Take care." A.S.&D.S., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (February 22, 2003)

• "We had a wonderful time, our only regret is that we did not stay here longer. We plan to return. This is a very nice, quiet place to stay. Thank you very much." D.L.&R.L., Jamestown, North Dakota, USA (February 21, 2003)

• "Outstanding facilities, weather, food, water, fish, coral…and we missed 2½ feet of snow. Proof of the pudding -- we'll be back next year." R.S.&S.S., Front Royal, Virginia, USA (February 20, 2003)

Guests Krista and John, from Minnesota, marry on the Inn beach, with family and friends attending.

• "There is no flaw! That is very extraordinary. Congratulations on maintaining this wonderful inn. We look forward to returning. Actually, for a writer, words fail me (us)." S.S.&D.S., Falls Church, Virginia, USA (February 20, 2003)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: It was an idyllic 10 days! I have to believe that this is the most perfect spot in the world. How could you ask for more? Unfortunately, it is 'time to say goodbye'. Keeping our fingers crossed that there will be room at the Inn next year. Take care of each other, Blackie and the kitties." C.S.&S.H., Portland, Oregon, USA (February19, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: We certainly enjoyed our stay at your Inn -- look forward to our next visit, perhaps in 2004. 'Mahalo, Aloha'. Best of health to you both" C.J.&R.J., Kilauea, Hawaii, USA (February 19, 2003)

A panoramic shot of Turtle Nest Inn (Rebecca and David Lee)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: You have made our stay on the Island most enjoyable. The Turtle Nest Inn was amazing. We loved your rooms, location, everything about it. Thank you for everything. Hopefully we will be back in the future." D.G.,M.G.,N.G.&L.G., Burlington, Vermont, USA (February 18, 2003)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: A great spot of tranquility and escape from the real world. We will be back." A.G.&J.R., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (February 18, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: What a wonderful respite we had with you from our Canadian winter. Your hospitality and accommodation were exceptional -- so well located far from the madding crowd - but close enough to get anywhere we wanted easily. Looking forward to return visits." B.C.&J.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (February 17, 2003)

Marrying on the Inn beach to the music of a steel drum.

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: We are so glad that we chose the Turtle Nest Inn. You are wonderful and thoughtful hosts and the suites are beautifully designed and furnished. A truly beautiful setting which we want to return to soon with the rest of the family! À bientôt!" E.C&B.C., Bethesda, Maryland, USA (February 15, 2003)

• "We really enjoyed our relaxing stay. The room view was wonderful and the kitchen well stocked with utensils. The blender was a great addition. We were pleasantly surprised to find the maid had washed our dirty dishes several days in a row. We will be recommending this place for my parents to come stay next year for their 40th wedding anniversary! BTW, the Tuesday Indian food was great!" C.P.&E.R., Wilmette, Illinois, USA (February 15, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: What a wonderful home you have provided for us during our stay on Grand Cayman! The beach and pool are so peaceful, and we especially enjoyed the Indian meal. Your recommendation to visit the stingrays and go snorkeling with Capt. Dexter was much appreciated -- we even went back for a second time! Whatever we did during our days, it was always good to come 'home' to the Turtle Nest Inn. We will definitely tell our friends all about this lovely oasis, and your gracious hospitality. We hope to be back on our next trip 'south during the winter'. All our best. Hugs to Blackie and Vitamine!" B.K.&E.K., Clifton Park, New York, USA (February 13, 2003)

Travel Holiday Magazine (December/January 2003):
Turtle Nest Inn: An "Editors' Choice 2003" and winner of a Best Buy Award.

• "We had a wonderful time at the Turtle Nest Inn. I don't think we would stay anywhere else now that we've discovered it. The dinners were very good and we enjoyed both of the couples we were seated with. The snorkeling is some of the best on the island. Much better than Seven Mile Beach. Thanks for such an intimate and lovely Inn!' D.S.&K.S., Portage, Michigan, USA (February 12, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you so much for your hospitality and your help. You have made our holiday a dream come true. The Tuesday dinner was an absolute success. We hope to see you back in the near future. I will recommend this hotel to everyone who is likely to come to Grand Cayman. All the best!" S.F.&J.K., Epping, England, UK (February 12, 2003)

• "This trip was more amazing than the last. Thanks again for sharing paradise and the wonderful tapas meal. See you next February!" P.D.,P.D.,J.D.&M.D., Bethel, Connecticut, USA (February 11, 2003)

Brandi Clark, horseback riding on the Inn's beach

Riders passing the Inn (Elizabeth & Ron McCoy)

• "We had a great time in the Caymans and were very happy we chose the Inn since it was off of the beaten path and a little less touristy and gave us more of the feeling of life on the island! Love the Inn! Thanks for a wonderful time!" T.B., Eagan, Minnesota, USA (February 9, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you so much for your hospitality. We enjoyed everything about the Turtle Nest Inn. We especially enjoyed the wonderful terrace dinner with the wide array of local foods. Thanks again for everything!" M.T.&J.D., Washington, DC, USA (February 9, 2003)

• "Our time here was a world away from the cold! We felt that the way we were treated with privacy and helpfulness was wonderful!! A place of quiet and beauty. Thank you so much!!" E.R.,C.R.&R.R., Berkley, Michigan, USA (Febraury 9, 2003)

The rising sun shimmering on the Caribbean just off the Inn beach (Bryan and Jan Thompson)

• "Great time and wonderful place! Hope to come again!" K.M.,Owatonna, Minnesota, USA (February 9, 2003)

• "Just beautiful here. Great location. Thank you for your hospitality." K.S., Bloomington, Minnesota, USA (February 9, 2003)

• "Was a wonderful visit -- just the right place. Loved the palm tree with a book. Excellent food. Thank you very much." A.K., Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (February 8, 2003)

Snorkeling at Stingray City (Doug Wagner)

• "Marleine and Alain: We had already been booked at another hotel (on Seven Mile Beach), when we found your inn on the Internet. Your website just plainly said 'Welcome' and 'Comfortable'. From the time we checked in, we felt at home and as though we belonged here. By the 2nd day, we had already decided to return next year. This was our first trip to the Caymans, but very surely, not the last. Thank you for giving us lots of happy and warm memories to take back home, and keep with us thru the year. Looking forward to seeing you again on Jan. 31, 2004." V.M.&W.M., Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, USA (February 8, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn met all our expectations for a wonderful 18 day stay. The rooms were great as well as you both being the best of hosts. Very relaxing, very quiet. A great place to vacation. Hope to return next year." K.L.&C.L., Clinton, Iowa, USA (February 8, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: You are the best hosts! This is the fourth year that Jerry and I have left the dismal gray of a New Jersey winter to bask in the warmth of your hospitality -- and enjoy the comforts you provide at Turtle Nest. All tension and stress disappear in the warmth of the Cayman Islands sun. We feel so comfortable here -- and eagerly await next year’s visit. Till then - Good health and Happiness." S.G.&J.F., Westfield, New Jersey, USA (February 6, 2003)

A "floral" shot of the Inn beach (Rebecca and David Lee)

• "Alain and Marleine: We feel as though we have spent a wonderful week with friends in this beautiful home on the sea. It truly was like being a guest in a private home -- so quiet, so beautiful and everything we needed was provided. We will be back. Merci. À bientôt!" P.L&L.L., Vail, Colorado, USA (February 6, 2003)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you for making our trip to Grand Cayman so memorable. Of all our travels, the beauty and charm of Turtle Nest Inn is on the top of our list. Thank you." S.F.&G.F., Westlake Village, California, USA (February 5, 2003)

• "Alain et Marleine: Merci beaucoup pour une expérience incroyable -- une île très belle! (Translated from French:) Alain and Marleine: Thanks very much for an incredible experience -- this is a beautiful island. A wonderful inn and hospitality that we will pass on to our family and friends." J.P.&J.G., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (February 5, 2003)

The Inn and a rainbow captured from our beach (Rebecca and David Lee)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: This was by far the best vacation we have ever had, better than our honeymoon when we went to the Rivera Maya. The Turtle Nest Inn was beautiful. We are sorry to have to leave. Our experience here was amazing. The Turtle Nest was one of the cleanest and most relaxing places we have ever stayed. I would like to let you know that you run an exceptional business. We hope to return someday in the future to stay with you again! Thank you for your hospitality!" J.L.&M.L., Camanche, Iowa, USA (February 3, 2003)

• "Our return trip to the Caymans and the hospitality of the Turtle Nest Inn were wonderful. Thank you Marleine and Alain for the great week at the Inn. We have tried other places on the island, but this is by far the most relaxed way to do Cayman. Breakfast on the terrace, snorkelling out of our apartment and lounging by the pool. This is the vacation we needed, thank you so much." M.C.&L.C., South Bound Brook, New Jersey, USA (February 2, 2003)

• "We’ve stayed at a lot of nice places in the Caribbean (e.g. Ritz Carlton at St Thomas). However, this is by far the nicest, prettiest location, nicest room, friendly staff." M.T.&J.T., Billerica, Massachusetts, USA (February 1, 2003)