Farewell notes from our Guest Register (March/2001)
"Thank you for providing such a lovely home away from home! The Inn is wonderful - incredible view, great pool, lovely rooms and your thoughtfulness & attention to detail have made it a wonderful place to stay. It was great to be away from SMB - we saw so much of the island by being away from the crowds. We'll be back - save us a room! P.S. The dinners were tremendous too!" L.B.,D.B.,B.B.&B.B., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (March 31, 2001)
"Dear Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for our wonderful visit to the Cayman Islands. The Turtle Nest Inn was perfect for our honeymoon in this tropical paradise. You were wonderful hosts and made us feel welcome - as guests in your home. Thank you..." N.S.&B.S., Westminster, Colorado, USA (March 31, 2001)
"We had a wonderful week here in the Cayman Islands - lots to see & do and wonderful hosts. Good luck with your Inn - it's a quaint refuge from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Wish we could stay longer. Wear sunblock! The food is great and the snorkeling is wonderful! Real comfortable and easy to settle in! Thanks!!" J.V.,M.V.,A.V.,K.V.&C.V., Traverse City, Michigan, USA (March 31, 2001)
"Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations. Everything was perfect and we felt right at home! We'll tell all our friends about you. Thanks again & until next time!" J.B.&T.B., Lake in the Hills, Illinois, USA (March 31, 2001)
"Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. It's absolutely beautiful here and we felt right at home. We are sorry to leave and wish we could stay longer. One week is not quite long enough. Thanks again & we hope to return soon. With warmest regards..." J.K.&P.K., Lake in the Hills, Illinois, USA (March 31, 2001)
"You two have a truly beautiful Inn. The moment you walk through your entrance & feel the tropical breeze then step through to the paradise at your patio. You made us feel very welcome and the time spent at TNI is just what we were looking for. We will be back." B.K.&K.K., White Lake, Michigan, USA (March 28, 2001)
"Thank you so very much for your kindness and support - especially in getting here! You have created such a lovely place, and we're thrilled to have been here. What a spot for the perfect vacation. Thanks a million." L.J., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (March 28, 2001)
The living room in one of our beachfront apartments, and the view from its private patio.
"A beautiful, peaceful place to rest and recover from too much work. You two, Alain and Marleine, are the perfect host and hostess. Thank you for your hospitality." J.J., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (March 28, 2001)
"Wonderful relaxing week. Your facilities are awesome! I will spread the word about you. Thank you, from the Essenmachers." V.E.,D.E.,C.E.&A.E., Cadillac, Michigan, USA (March 24, 2001)
"Two visits down & many more to go!! Again, thanks a million times over for the relaxation!!" A.M.&S.M., West Chicago, Illinois, USA (March 24, 2001)
"It's hard to put into words the beauty displayed here. Thank you for the delightful accommodations and delicious dinner! We'll be back! P.S. We saw the Puffer (fish)!" J.G.&M.G., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (March 24, 2001)
"A simply delightful vacation, largely due to the wonderful hospitality at the Turtle Nest Inn. The only disappointment was that we didn't get a chance to have a second delicious patio dinner at the Inn. Many thanks to Marleine & Alain." N.W.&L.B., Glencoe, Illinois, USA (March 24, 2001)
"Thank you for the wonderful stay. Accommodations excellent, meal on the porch superb. Great first visit to the Cayman Islands. We will be back, hope to stay here." G.D.&J.D., Skokie, Illinois, USA (March 23, 2001)
"Wonderful hospitality. I loved the meal on the porch. Perfectly lovely setting. We had a fun vacation." R.S., Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA (March 22nd 2001)
"Thank you for the wonderful stay. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. I definitely needed it after my midterms. Thank you." S.P., Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA (March 22, 2001)
"The stay was beautiful. Hopefully I will be able to come back here again. You have treated us so very nicely." M.P., Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA (March 22, 2001)
"We enjoyed our stay tremendously. What wonderful hosts you have been. Beautiful beach & grounds. Thank you!" S.S.&L.S., Dundee, Oregon, USA (March 18, 2001)
"Thanks for being wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our stay at Turtle Nest Inn. God bless you & keep you prosperous!" A.W.&L.W., Stillwater, Minnesota, USA (March 18, 2001)
"Marleine & Alain: All of us have thoroughly enjoyed your Inn. The rooms and facilities are first-class and your hospitality is the greatest. We particularly enjoyed the meals - the Indian cuisine was both unexpected and spectacular - and the Tapas every bit as good. The opportunity to experience Grand Cayman from such wonderful accommodations in Bodden Town, provided our family with a truly memorable vacation. We've all concluded that a return trip is a must. Best wishes from all of us for continued success and a well-deserved vacation in Greece. P.S. I'll wager there are few other places on the Island where I could enjoy after-dinner debate & stories with such an accomplished raconteur." P.Y.,G.Y.,A.Y.,A.Y.&G.Y., Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, USA (March 17, 2001)
"Dear Marleine & Alain: What more can we say about the wonderful Turtle Nest Inn, which hasn't been said already by your previous guests? From the moment we arrived you have been the perfect hosts. The accommodation at the TNI exceeded all our expectations. We congratulate you & your staff on a well-run, spotlessly clean establishment, with attention paid to every detail. We take back to England a lasting impression of a wonderful holiday spent away from the madding crowds of George Town & Seven Mile Beach. Bodden Town is the perfect location & the Turtle Nest Inn is a dream hideaway. Thank you all - we hope to come back." M.C.,C.C.&K.C., Burton-Upon-Trent (Staffordshire), England, UK (March 17, 2001)
"Alain & Marleine: We want you to know that this has been an incredible vacation, not just because the Cayman Islands are so exquisite, but your gentle hopitality and kindness (spilt milk & sugar) made us feel comfortable and at home in paradise. You have brought I believe your own dreams to fruition, and we wish you the best of everything - health, wealth & happiness, and of course a nightly rendition of 'La Mer'. The good Lord willing, we will see you again." C.S.&S.H., Hillsboro, Oregon, USA (March 17, 2001)
"Dear Marleine & Alain: This was our first trip to Grand Cayman, and what a paradise it is. You both made our vacation very special by providing an absolutely beautiful hideaway far enough from the hustle and bustle of SMB & George Town. The apt. was perfect - clean, open & airy - just what we love. It was nice to get to know the other guests during the Indian dinner Tuesday night, and yes Alain, we both enjoyed it very much. We will never forget you or our beautiful stay here - we will definitely return to TNI (hopefully soon). Thank you for your kindness!" P.S.&J.S., Newville, Pennsylvania, USA (March 16, 2001)
"Had a great time. The Inn was everything we heard it was. The island, weather and snorkeling were perfect. Hope we can come back again soon." R.H.&I.H., Atalissa, Iowa, USA (March 15, 2001)
"Really enjoyed our time here. Best offshore snorkeling on the island. Food at The Edge is literally awesome - try it, you'll like it. Owners & managers are the most friendly. People on the island are so friendly. Try the Bodden Town Church of God just a 10 minute walk to the west. P.S. We were in #6. Best apt in the place." E.B.&B.B., Portland, Oregon, USA (March 15, 2001)
"Once again, we had a wonderful stay at the Turtle Nest for our second visit. The sea breezes and sun kept us comfortably warm, and the quiet and peace allowed us to really have a relaxing stay without a sense of pressure. Coming a second time was worthwhile, as we could do things at our leisure and rest when we wanted. Tianli had a great time playing with Emma and Sarah, and she obviously really enjoyed the pool! As always, your meals and hospitality were excellent, and we enjoyed getting to know the other guests as well. Tianli sends her best regards to Sarah, Willie, Blackie, Tramp and Vitamine (the cat). Finally, thanks for making apartment 4 available once again, and we will be sure to return to the Turtle Nest upon our next visit to Grand Cayman!" D.K.,D.K.&T.K., Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA (March 10, 2001)
"Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for hostessing us at the Pink House! It's a beautiful, private setting! Your dinner was délicieux! You are wonderful hosts. We hope to return again some day. P.S. Merci beaucoup! C'était une expérience inoubliable! Sincerely..." J.H.&M.F., Edina, Minnesota, USA (March 9, 2001)
"Best vacation we have ever had. As the week played out we had a greater appreciation for the location of the Turtle Nest Inn as it allowed us the opportunity to conveniently explore the entire island. Thanks kindly for your hospitality. Regretfully we must depart for the snow and cold weather of the northeast U.S." E.R.&J.R., Hagerstown, Maryland, USA (March 8, 2001)
"Wonderful time - I love the peaceful area! This is the most restful and scenic place we've stayed. The Indian dinner was wonderful. Thanks so much!" K.S.,T.S.,D.S.&J.B., West Milford, New Jersey, USA (March 8, 2001)
Two views of the beach at Turtle Nest Inn, by Charley Sweet and Ronnie Fischer.
"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We loved your intimate inn and have had a wonderful, relaxing time. We look forward to our next stay here." L.D.&T.P., Califon, New Jersey, USA (March 8, 2001)
"Your resort is so peaceful & beautiful. We enjoyed staying here very much. Would love to come back again with our children. Our accommodations here made our 10th Anniversary even more special." E.M.&C.M., Wausau, Wisconsin, USA (March 7, 2001)
"Marleine & Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn is definitely "home away from home'! Each day has been so nice here, so comfortable and so relaxing! Doreen was very kind, she too made us feel comfortable...very trustworthy - unlike the 'housekeeping you get at other places'. Everyone here feels like family. Even Andrew from Maintenance was very nice, he helped us learn a little about the island and its people. Very exciting! We have really enjoyed our stay with you, we only wish it was longer. Thank you for the wonderful dinners you prepared, they were outstanding! We are so happy we were fortunate enough to have found this place on the Internet. You both are very nice people - we're going to miss everything and everyone. Next time we won't be so busy, so we will be able to enjoy your company a little more! Thank you for making our 11-year anniversary so special. We'll see you soon. Warmest wishes always..." C.B.&M.B., Spokane, Washington, USA (March 4, 2001)
"Marleine & Alain: Thank you for sharing your little bit of paradise with us. You are great hosts and have created a wonderful oasis from everyday life here at the Turtle Nest Inn. We very much enjoyed your cooking Marleine, the snorkeling here and the many sites of the island. Thank you for your kind hospitality and lovely amenities. P.S. We won't forget the crab." P.D.&J.D., Montpelier Vermont, USA (March 3, 2001)
The kitchen and living room in a one-bedroom ocean view apartment.
"Special hosts are only made by special people. The water was great, and Vitamine (the cat) is adorable. And someday I will be back but I don't know when. It is amazing how Blackie gets along with children so well. P.S. Keep up the good work, and enjoy the coconut." A.D. (Age 15), Montpelier, Vermont, USA (March 3, 2001)
"Dear Wonderful Hosts: It's amazing how you can spend one week in paradise and begin to think you live there. Thank you so much for sharing with us the beauty of Grand Cayman. I hope to see you both again in the near future! Oh, and what a wonderful meal you cooked! Thanks again, for everything. P.S. Blackie and Vitamine are soooooooooo cute!" E.D. (Age 12), Montpelier, Vermont, USA (March 3, 2001)
"Dear Marleine & Alain: Snorkeling & cigars & tapas & port, etc. were great!! I'll be back! The other side of the reef is great also, tho hard to get to." B.H., Columbia, South Carolina, USA (March 3, 2001)
"Dear Marleine and Alain: You have made the Turtle Nest Inn a wonderful place. Linda and I enjoyed staying here as much as we have anywhere else. We're already making plans to return." D.B.&L.J., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 1, 2001)