Farewell notes from our Guest Register (March/2006)

• "Flexible! Accommodating! Charming! Spontaneous! Honest! Wonderful setting, wonderful people, wonderful expericece! The notebook in the apartmenet is informative, well worth reading and humorous! I look forward to returning and sending others here...Thank you so very much!" L.K.&R.K., Baroda, Michican, USA (March 31, 2006)

• "Marleine & Alain, Thanks for another great stay at your Inn! Everything was wonderful. Hope you two enjoyed your vacation on Little Cayman -- see you next year!" T.B., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA (March 30, 2006)

Two views from the Inn's beachfront terrace (Val & Chris Fillio)

• "Marleine & Alain: We are so pleased that your inn was recommended to us. Your courtesy and hospitality are much appreciated. We will certainly spread the good word to all we know who will be vacationing in Grand Cayman! Thanks again.", P.W.&D.W., Granville, Ohio, USA (March 30, 2006)

• "Marleine & Alain! Our time here was great! The place is nice, clean & near the water. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality. If we are in the Cayman Islands, we're always staying here. " N.W.&G.W., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA (March 26, 2006)

• "A big thank you to our hosts, Marleine and Alain for our memorable first visit to Turtle Nest Inn and Grand Cayman. Your personal attention to details and your obvious pride in the Inn certainly stands out. We'll be back again, guaranteed...and when we leave tomorrow, back to 40 degree temperatures, we'll have long, warm memories of Turtle Nest Inn!"P.H.&D.H., Queensbury, New York, USA (March 25, 2006)

George Town's Owen Roberts International Airport, about 10 miles from Turtle Nest Inn (Val & Chris Fillio)

• "We have enjoyed our first stay at Grand Cayman very much. Turtle Nest is first rate, a beautiful facility, very well run and a good snorkeling spot. Enjoyed golf at Britannia (wish it were 18 holes), sea kayaking in a mangrove area one day and snorkeling another with Eco Ventures. Botanic Garden is a pleasant walk with some birds -- should be even more beautiful and interesting in another month or two. Eating was very good at Papagallo, Portofino, Light House, Brasserie and Over The Edge. For non-scuba people, the trip on the Atlantis submarine gave us an interesting look at the sea and reef at depths to 100 feet. Exploring the island to Rum Point, East End, West Bay, and South Sound was interesting. Will certainly consider a return here. Thanks for your hospitality."D.G.&J.G., St. Louis, Missouri, USA (March 25, 2006)

• "What a peaceful spot! We really enjoyed your facility -- clean & well run. Thank you so much."K.K.&S.K., Calgary, Alberta, Canada (March 25, 2006)

• "Turtle Nest is the finest stay we've had in a long time. We notice that Marleine works very hard day and night. Alain is very gracious and drives his car day and night. Thank you for a great holiday."L.U.&J.U., New Paltz, New York, USA (March 24, 2006)

The beach at Rum Point -- ideal for small children (Val & Chris Fillio)

• We've had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Turtle Nest! Thanks very much."J.H.&A.H., New Canaan, Connecticut, USA (March 24, 2006)

• "Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay."S.H.&S.H., New Canaan, Connecticut, USA (March 24, 2006)

• "What a beautiful, tranquil place. Relaxation is what the doctor ordered & it was just the thing. Thank you so much for your hospitality and awesome service!" Y.D.&F.D., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (March 23, 2006)

The Inn as seen from the beach (Val & Chris Fillio)

• "Very quaint, peaceful stay. Loved the Inn. Great hospitality. Thursday nite denner was awesome! Truly enjoyed the stay." W.F., Lebanon, Tennessee, USA (March 23, 2006)

• "The 2nd visit was as good at the 1st! Hope the next visit 'soon come'. Thanks for everything."H.B., Lebanon, Tennessee, USA (March 23, 2006)

• "I really enjoyed my stay here. Your hotel is beautiful. Thanks for everything!" C.K., Lebanon, Tennessee,USA (March 23, 2006)

The beach at Smith Cove in South Sound, Grand Cayman (Val & Chris Fillio)

• "This is probably the most beautiful place I have ever stayed in! Have really enjoyed." L.B., Lebanon, Tennessee,  USA (March 23, 2006)

• "We had a wonderful stay. We hope to return again. This is a beautiful inn." D.L.&R.L., Jamestown, North Dakota, USA (March 22, 2006)

• "Marleine and Alain, Thank you for a once in a lifetime experience during our recent trip to Grand Cayman and to Turtle Nest Inn for Spring Break. As you know we brought the whole family, ages 13, 11 and 8... and Turtle Nest Inn was a hit with everyone (not an easy task to accomplish). Our family especially enjoyed your warm hospitality and personal attention as well as the intimate and authentic nature of the Inn... it literally felt like a home away from home. We made sure to tour the whole island from Rum Point to George Town to the Turtle Farm to Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. But at the end of each excursion, the favorite spot on the whole island was Turtle Nest Inn. Thanks again for everything. A special hello to Vitamine, Blackie and Béatrice. Sincerely..." L.M.,M.M.,I.M.,A.M.&A.M., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (March 21, 2006)

Views of the pool and the outdoor terrace at Turtle Nest Inn (Salty and Tom Joyner)

• "We had a wonderful time here in this beautiful place! Dinner at TNI was incredible and we really enjoyed the view from Apt 6. Thank you so much -- hope we'll be back." J.H.,&R.H., Houston, Texas, USA (March 19, 2006)

• "We had an exceptional relaxing time at the Inn. A pleasure to be here as we hope to return soon." J.H.&C.H., Point Lookout, New York, USA (March 18, 2006)

• "Here again. I enjoyed the hospitality and the dinners. Will be back in December once more!. Thank you, Alain and Marleine." P.B., Taylorville, North Carolina, USA (March 17, 2006)

Two views of the beach at Turtle Nest Inn (Steve Culleton & Annie Barratt)

• "What a delightful, intimate Inn. Everywhere we went on the island -- people asked where we were staying. When we mentioned TNI, they said such nice things about the Inn and the innkeepers! And such a meal last night! I don't know what was best -- the food, the service, or the comraderie with our dining companions. Then there was the full moon appearing at the appointed hour! We loved our stay and hope to return." J.R.&R.R., Littleton, Massachussets, USA (March17, 2006)

• "We had a marvelous time at your delightful & beautiful Inn. Look forward to returning. Thanks for everything!" D.D.&P.D., Dalle Mead, New Jersey, USA (March 17, 2006)

• "Most wonderful adventure of a lifetime...cannot wait to return."L.T., Covington, Tennessee, USA (March 16, 2006)

Part of the hand-painted mural in the Inn lobby (Steve Culleton & Annie Barratt)

• "Wow! What a wonderful stay in paradise! We cannot thank you enough for Turtle Nest Inn and all you offer. We want to tell everyone about it yet keep it a secret. We'll see you next year!" S.S.&R.S., Millington, Tennessee,USA (March 16, 2006)

• "Enjoyed our stay. Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing. Life is easy here. Thanks again." C.C.&D.P., Arlington Heights, Illinois,  USA (March 11, 2006)

• "Grand Cayman is awesome and Turtle Nest Inn is absolutely delightful, as are our hosts Marleine and Alain. Our second vacation to Grand Cayman and this was the best. Everything was perfect. We met wonderful people and enjoyed a superb meal Thursday night, allowing  us to meet even more Inn guests. No doubt we'll be back. Thank you for everything." D.H.&K.H., Stoughton, Wisconsin, USA (March 11, 2006)

The Washington Post recommends Turtle Nest Inn (TNI scan)

• "We used Sea Spray Cottage and Turtle Nest Inn. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our visit. Marleine and Alain, as well as Bill and Anne, were marvelous hosts. Everything one needed was right at hand. The Thursday dinner was superb and one of the best we had. Thank you for everything." B.S.&D.S., Marquette, Michigan, USA (March 11, 2006)

• "We had a wonderful time, our first time, at TNI. The snorkeling off the beach was wonderful and the room we stayed in was clean and spacious. The Thursday night dinner was by far the best meal we had on the island. The only part of the vacation I disliked was packing up and going home. We'll be back soon." B.P.&S.P., Dublin, Ohio, USA (March 10, 2006)

• "We so enjoyed our visit here and enjoyed everything about Turtle Nest Inn. It is the best place we have found on Grand Cayman Island and hope to come again soon! What a delightful Inn! Thanks again." J.D.&J.D., Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (March 8, 2006)

Two views of the front of Turtle Nest Inn, with the Caribbean Sea at the end of the lobby  (Salty and Tom Joyner)

• "Once again, a lovely visit, but much, much too short. Laurie was happy to finally meet you. Next time will be longer. Thank you for all your considerate attention. I always feel so welcome here. The dog wash on Sunday was one more example of how much you care about this community! Take care -- see you before too many months go by."P.M.&L.M., Social Circle, Georgia, USA (March 7, 2006)

• "This has been the most relaxing vacation we have ever experienced. It was like being at home but without a care in the world. We drove all around the island and explored the different beaches and local neighborhoods. We spoke with the local fishermen and storekeepers and even found a small giftshop in East End where we purchased handmade local crafts. The woman who owns the shop told us all about her failing health and expressed her gratitude for stopping by to see her. We enjoyed buying our own groceries and making meals at our leasure. We especially enjoyed our private beach at Turtle Nest Inn where we spent endless hours collecting pottery shards and sea glass, and even flew our kite which we purchased at Hurley's Marketplace. We took a snorkeling trip but the best snorkeling was right here, just a few feet off of our private beach. What an adventure. We'll send our friends. Thanks."S.K.&R.K., North Wales, Pennsylvania, USA (March 7, 2007)

• (Translated from the French, below) "A very pleasant stay. Extremely comfortable, warm atmosphere, most enjoyable service. Thank you, Marleine and Alain. Until our next visit." P.A.&R.A., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (March 5, 2006)

Poster for the Cayman Islands Humane Society dog wash (TNI scan)

• "Un séjour très agréable. Grand confort, chaude ambiance, service des plus aimables. Merci, Marleine et Alain. À la prochaine."P.A.&R.A., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (le 5 mars, 2006)

• "Our family of 5, including 3 small boys, have had a wonderful week here on Cayman  and felt right at home at TNI. All of the recommendations for food, snorkeling, and fun were great. Marleine and Alain were fabulous hosts. Thanks for a relaxing and enjoyable week. We'll be back!"N.K.&J.K., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 4, 2006)

• "We appreciated the calm, the local welcome, being far from the tourist crowds, and the responsiveness of the owners and staff. What a beautiful island. It's hard to go home!"A.G.&J.G., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 4, 2006)

Glimpses of the Cayman Islands Humane Society dog wash, held at Turtle Nest Inn (TNI photos)

• "This is our second year here at TNI and cannot wait to return next year. What a wonderful place. Not only the setting but the people. Marleine and Alain make you feel so welcome and always are concerned that your needs are met. We enjoyed our three weeks and wish it were longer."B.C.&H.C., Braddock, New Jersey, USA (March 4, 2006)

• "Well our 4th visit was just as wonderful as the first 3. The Inn is perfect, as well as the climate, and you both are the most gracious of hosts. We are only sorry that timing did not allow for one of your terrace dinners, but there is always next year to look forward to. Thank you for a wonderful week at our home in the Caymans."V.M.&W.M., Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, USA (March 4, 2006)

• "This was great! It was fun and the animals are also playful The tips were neat and all questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. We loved it." C.G., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 4, 2006)

With the Inn at 100% occupancy, space is at a premium (TNI photo)

• "Dis place rocks! We had a great time, it is so much fun and the people are great, and the service is incredible." T.G., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 4, 2006)

• "What a great quiet place to stay -- the room was beautiful!" R.P.&S.P., Polson, Montana, USA (March 3, 2006)

• "In extended tours of duty in foreign lands, neither Tom nor I have ever been to the sea of tranquility on the moon. Now, after a month at Turtle Nest Inn, we realize that we need not dream further. We have resided in the worst B&B's in the world, and in some of the most elegant hotels in the world, including  the 5-star Grand Hotel in Japan owned by Madame Chiang Kai Shek in 1970 and the lush 5-star Grand in Seoul in 1989, which was fabulous. We prefer Turtle Nest Inn though, because we've come home to the 5-star tranquility of perfection in innkeeping. We found Turtle Nest Inn to be a 5-star hotel with a 6-star staff.  From the moment we arrived in this sublime tropical setting, we started to shed layers of stress like layers from an onion peel. Throughout our stay, Marleine and Alain, our consummate hosts, were in the background insuring their excellent innkeeping techniques were 24-karat in all areas and our stay was the optimum in relaxation.  Having snorkeled offshore while in the Caymans over the past 12 years, we found the snorkeling at Turtle Nest Inn to be the best.  The frigate birds, and occasional pelicans, were a delight to watch in the late afternoon and there were always pleasant surprises such as the local fishermen casting their nets. The experience of living in Bodden Town allowed us to experience and enjoy life on Grand Cayman Island as we have never done in our past 12 years on Seven Mile Beach. Thank you Marleine and Alain for your superb hospitality. Until next February, fondly..." S.J.&T.J., Lexington Park, Maryland, USA (March 1, 2006)

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