Farewell notes from our Guest Register (April/2002)

• "We had a wonderful time! The TNI is charming. We really enjoyed our honeymoon in the Caymans. Thank you for everything! We hope to visit again. Best wishes for success and happy times." T.C.&J.C., Madison, Wisconsin, USA (April 29, 2002)

• "Marleine & Alain: You provided the perfect setting for two people to feel like thay were truly alone -- our favorite way to feel. We were able to completely relax and rejuvinate our bodies & minds, Your hospitality was the absolute best we have ever experienced. All the amenities were provided, and we never had to ask for anything. The terrace dinner as a great treat. We met all our very nice neighbors and it was quite lively!! After visiting the Seven Mile Beach area, we were extremely thankful that we were staying here. We'll do it again -- soon. Thank you so very much..." R.F.&B.F., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (April 27, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: We came here craving rest & relaxation for our battered minds and bodies. Our goal was completed plus much more. The two of you have a paradise and we thank you for sharing it with us. Thank you for the dinners on the terrace, the food was excellent & the company wonderful. Your idea & concept of the Turtle Nest Inn are a great welcome to those of us who want more out of a vacation than the 'commercialism'. Thank you..." R.T.&T.T., Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA (April 27, 2002)

Underwater shots by Inn guest Alfredo Cardenas while diving Grand Cayman's East End with Ocean Frontiers.

• "Alain & Marleine: What a great week. I can't believe it's over already. Beautiful accommodations & great location. Being in Bodden Town really allows one to get a sense of the 'local flavor'. Our daughter will never forget Blackie -- nor do I expect Blackie can ever forget our daughter. Thanks for everything." M.G.,L.G.&E.G., West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (April 27, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: Once again...a glorious vacation at Turtle Nest Inn. Thanks for all your hospitality and wonderful service. You will be seeing us again! Great Snorkeling!" M.B.&S.B., Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA (April 26, 2002)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: We have had a wonderful holiday & the 'Inn' met all our expectations. See you next year." T.B.&M.B., St.Charles, Missouri, USA (April 25, 2002)

The blow holes at Breakers, Grand Cayman (Pete and Karen Stephens)

• "One of the most relaxing and classiest places on the island, and beyond. Thank you both for a wonderful stay. Best wishes, will recommend to all!" G.C.&A.C., Bergenfield, New Jersey, USA (April 24, 2002)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: As expected, everything was wonderful. Everybody was great. Look forward to visiting again." C.H.&T.S., North Charleston, South Carolina, USA (April 23, 2002)

• "We all had the most wonderful time at your charming Inn. Every expectation was exceeded by any measure. Your company and thoughtful attention to the details of our stay was most appreciated. You are exceptional, indeed. The location was perfect, with easy access to all points on the Island. We preferred this quiet setting and found the local Caymanians to be a joy, particularly the gals that ran the jerk stand down the road. The evening tapas, dancing and conversation was another highlight, and we made many new friends during our stay. Remarkably, Jillian, for a 13-year old stranded with her parents, had a great time. The water and snorkeling from your beach front was outstanding. We could not have hoped for a more fun-filled and relaxing vacation. We shall definetly make this an annual tradition. Warmest regards..." C.K.,B.K.&J.K., Syracuse, New York, USA (April 22, 2002)

The living room, bedroom, kitchen and one of the balconies of a beachfront apartment.

• "Our 2nd time here was just as perfect as the first. The warmth & fun at the Inn, the dinners & spending time with your other guests were just amazing! We look forward to bringing Sebastian to visit his Caymanian 'aunt & uncle' for many years to come. Thank you for a perfect vacation! Love always..." S.K.,T.K.&S.K., Hermosa Beach, California, USA (April 22, 2002)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine -- & Blackie too: Thank you so much for the wonderful experience! We enjoyed the home-like feeling at the Turtle Nest Inn. Your hospitality was much appreciated, as well as the yummy Indian feast! You have the best snorkeling site around -- day & night. We cannot wait to return! Thanks for everything." C.H.&R.M., Union City, California, USA (April 21, 2002)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: The Turtle Nest Inn is not an Inn but a representation of your hearts. From the minute you walk in the front door you feel a glow of warmth, comfort and love. Staying here was like being a welcomed member of your family, and everyone we met here was like another member. (Friendships were made here.) The love that you two have for each other lights up Bodden Town. The snorkeling was Great! The pool & sun were excellent, the tan I wanted was perfect! BUT the dinners & dancing were magnificient, along with good company and wine! We will be making this a place in our hearts and a place we will return to annually. Thank you so much for sharing your love & warmth and the ROOSTER! Ha, ha!! Not even a banting rooster could keep us away!!" B.R.&D.R., Syracuse, New York, USA (April 21, 2002)

Two dinners a week are served on the Inn's beachfront terrace -- see Terrace Dinners (Pete and Karen Stephens)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Thanks to you and the Turtle Nest Inn for making our first week of marriage truly memorable and one we will never forget. Our only sad moment is having to leave. We have loved every moment we have spent here, and we appreciate the location of the Inn also -- it has allowed us to see the entire island and experience its culture more thoroughly. Thank you again for your kind, personal service, exquisite Indian meal and the atmosphere we will never forget! You have our warmest regards and we hope to see you again!" J.S.&A.S., Raleigh, North Carolina, USA (April 19, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you for making our first trip to Cayman so enjoyable. You are excellent hosts, alsways helpful, & provide excellent, well appointed accommodations. The Friday Tapas dinner was superb!! Captain Dexter, your recommendation, provided the perfect way to see the stingrays. Neevil was an excellent addition to your staff in your absence, as well as being a good neighbor. Fish & fishing with Olson was a highlight. We will return home with many happy memories, looking forward to our next visit. And we'll recommend you to our friends & family. Kindest wishes!" J.L.&M.L., Flagstaff, Arizona, USA (April 18, 2002)

• "Thank you for a beautiful memory. We will look upon our pictures with warmth & a sense of relaxation." D.T.&C.T., San Jose, California, USA (April 17, 2002)

A Cayman sunrise at Turtle Nest Inn (Pete and Karen Stephens)

• "Marleine & Alain: Ending our Cayman trip of two weeks on the Brac at your lovely Inn was delightful. We had a relaxing day in the pool and and the sea. Your recommendation for dinner at The Edge was greatly appreciated and made our last night a truly Caymanian experience. Next year -- (trip 18) -- we will stay longer on Grand Cayman and try and book earlier! Thanks again!! See you next year!" P.W.&D.B., Pickering, Ontario, Canada (April 15, 2002)

• "Hope to see you again. What a vacation! We (all 9) had a ball." R.A.,F.A.,W.H.,R.H.,J.H.,B.J.,P.V.&K.V., Canon, Georgia, USA (April 15, 2002)

• "Enjoyed very much. I liked most the personal, loving service and the beauty. Thank you so much." R.A., Canon, Georgia, USA (April 15, 2002)

An intimate wedding on the Inn beach (Pete and Karen Stephens)

• "We loved this place, great location and a delightful visit." D.C.&C.B., Storrs, Connecticut, USA (April 14, 2002)

• "We enjoyed our stay here! It was beautiful & relaxing! A lovely honeymoon! Thank you very much!" M.W.&L.W., Norman, Oklahoma, USA (April 12, 2002)

• "Thank you for everything. It was our first time in the Caymans. We had a wonderful time. Hope to come again." T.Z.&R.Z., Manheim, Pennsylvania, USA (April 11, 2002)

Two travel guides recommend Turtle Nest Inn: "...something of a revelation in Grand Cayman." See Press Coverage .

• "Today is our last day on your beautiful island. We will cherish the memory of this intimate spot not only because we exchanged our wedding vows here -- but because it has everything needed in a holiday resort yet away from the madding crowd. Marleine and Alain, you have special talent as hosts. We will fondly remember the wonderful dinners and the superb dessert. Thank you for helping to make our vacation a wonderful memory." L.C.&T.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (April 10, 2002)

• "This was our second time staying here with you and we know we will be back for our third! Thanks again for making our visit so fantastic. The Friday night dinner was excellent. We really enjoyed the snorkeling in front of the Inn. It was some of the best on the island." A.B.&E.B., Souderton, Pennsylvania, USA (April 8, 2002)

• "Thanks for everything. We had a great stay and look forward to recommending the Inn to others who come this way!" J.J.&C.H., Arlington, Virginia, USA (April 8, 2002)

Guests Lynn and Terry from Toronto marry on the Inn beach and sip champagne on the terrace.

• "Enjoyed my time here. Thank you both very much for the dinner evening, great memory." K.S., Fort Meyers, Florida, USA (April 8, 2002)

• "Our family enjoyed a brief 3-night stay at your lovely inn. Your location is wonderful -- you get a feel for the real Grand Cayman. We enjoyed meeting the other guests, and celebrating your friend Frank's birthday at the terrace dinner (delicious and delightful!). The snorkeling off the beach is some of the best shore snorkeling I've seen. We loved your dog & cat and meeting Neevil. Fondly..." C.S.,R.S.,K.S.&K.S., Seattle, Washington, USA (April 7, 2002)

• "An excellent week and a perfect place to make new friends. Also, felt the snorkeling out front was as good as we found on the island. Bronwyn thinks so too! Sherry loved the Indian meal." S.M.,K.M.&B.M., Neenah, Wisconsin, USA (April 6, 2002)

Guests Mavourneen and John from Montréal marry under the palm tree on our beach, with the help of a Justice of the Peace.

• "Thank you for the warmth, beauty & intimacy of Turtle Nest Inn. We are thankful for rest & a heart full of memories - diving Ocean Frontiers, classic tourist stops at the Turtle Farm & Stingray City, snorkeling just offshore, fine Indian food and laughs. We will hope to see you again. Blessings..." S.O.,S.O.&T.O., Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (April 6, 2002)

• "We really liked Blackie & enjoyed the beautiful views of the sea. Managed to do some archival research at the National Archive of the Cayman Islands. Highly recommend their helpful service. We hope to be able to revisit Turtle Nest Inn for a longer period of time soon. Merci beaucoup!" V.D.&S.S., Capitola, California, USA (April 4, 2002)

• "We have had a wonderful two weeks here and we don't want to go home! Congratulations to both of you for having the vision (and the guts) to create this exceptional and unusual place. You deserve all your success. We'll be back!" K.S.,P.S.&S.S., Camberley, Surrey, UK (April 3, 2002)

An overflow crowd at the Inn's Indian Night: "Marvelous", "superb", "best meal on the island". See Terrace Dinners .

• "We attempted to create the perfect wedding in the perfect location -- we achieved this together with the most perfect people. Thank you Marleine and Alain for making our special occasion most memorable. Please visit us in Montréal when you next come to the 'cold north'." M.L.&J.L., Montréal, Québec, Canada (April 3, 2002)

• "Thank you very much for the wonderful stay at your inn. It is so beautiful here. We would love to come back & stay longer next time. Your accommodations are fantastic!" A.D.&B.D., Two Harbors, Minnesota, USA (April 3, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you for the perfect place to end a vacation. After a week of diving we appreciated the peaceful serenity you've created here at Turtle Nest Inn. The Indian dinner last night was marvelous. You both have been gracious hosts. The hardest part of this trip is right now...packing to head to the airport! With gratitude..." S.M.&K.M., Bayfield, Colorado, USA (April 3, 2002)