Farewell notes from our Guest Register (April/2003)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: We loved your beautiful & welcoming inn -- it really felt like a magnificient guest house. The location was just as lovely -- private and surrounded by local culture. The best part of staying at your inn was the easy accessibility to the natural beauty of the island (which is the part we always like the best). We will be back. With all our best..." D.W.,B.W.&S.W., Mount Desert Island, Maine, USA (April 30, 2003)

A view from a beachfront apartment at the Inn (Holly and Steve Kernes)

• "Wonderful, relaxing stay.  From what we could see, the perfect place on the island. Change nothing. We'll be back!" D.J.&A.J., Wilmington, North Carolina, USA (April 28, 2003)

• "George and I had a wonderful & most relaxing 2 days. Coming from New York, we appreciate the warm & breezy weather & the beautiful beach & pool -- and Turtle Nest Inn has it all. We thank you both, Marleine & Alain for taking wonderful care of us.  All the best..." A.L.&G.L., New York, New York, USA (April 26, 2003)

• "What a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a vacation. The snorkeling out the back was wonderful. It was tempting to stay here at the Inn the entire time. Your tips on what to do and places to go were excellent. 'Pure Art' and Captain Dexter were great recommendations. The terrace dinner on Tuesday evening was sumptuous as well. We're already planning our next trip! Thank you Marleine and Alain for being such wonderful hosts!" S.B.&T.H., Oakland, California, USA (April 26, 2003)

Nell, an 84-year old basketmaker is still at work near
The Lighthouse restaurant (Sally and Rob Townsend)

• "Merci beaucoup for a wonderful place to stay in Grand Cayman. This is one holiday we will certainly remember with many, many happy memories. We would not hesitate to return to Turtle Nest Inn. Much love and many thanks..." C.G.,M.G.,R.G.&A.G., Cheshire, England, UK (April 25, 2003)

• "We arrived here very tired after a 22 hour journey from the UK and thought we had arrived in Paradise. Fourteen days later we haven't changed our minds! We leave with lovely memories of long lazy days spent in the sea and around the pool -- not to mention the super 'terrace dinners'. Thank you for sharing your home with us -- we feel we leave as friends and hope to see you again soon." M.G.&F.G., Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, UK (April 25, 2003)

• "We had the most super time! The kids voted this 'The best holiday ever!' -- strong praise indeed. The snorkelling was fantastic and we have lots of happy memories to take home with us. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable. We love Turtle Nest Inn and hope to be back -- soon!" N.F.,P.F.,A.F.&B.F., Burscough, Lancs, UK (April 23, 2003)

Superb Caribbean views from the balcony of a beachfront apartment (Holly and Steve Kernes)

A glimpse down Bodden Town Road, just a few yards from the Inn (Holly and Steve Kernes)

• "Thank you for a very enjoyable stay in this lovely apartment. Lovely beach, nice atmosphere, nice people." C.L.&P.L., Exminster, Devon, UK (April 20, 2003)

• "Thank you very much. Wonderful, really enjoyed stay. Very clean, well equipped, very helpful." P.W., Exminster, Devon, UK (April 20, 2003)

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay. The view was spectacular, and we truly enjoyed the dinner prepared on Friday night. The location was great driving distance to most attractions and yet we enjoyed the quietness of the Inn's private beach and great snorkeling right out back. Thanks!" H.L.&R.L., Meridian, Mississippi, USA (April 19, 2003)

Vitamine (the cat) strolling along the Inn beach (Orna Margalit)

• "We had a wonderful time! Can't wait to come back again! (Promise, not a threat...) Thanks so much for everything -- Turtle Nest Inn is perfect! Best regards..." R.A.,M.L.&M.L., New Canaan, Connecticut, USA (April 19, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thanks once again for making my Cayman visit so very special. I hope next year to repeat the experience. Have a great year! Cheers..." P.W., Pickering, Ontario, Canada (April 16, 2003)

• "Can't say enough nice things about you and your beautiful inn. Everything was perfect! Hope to see you again." H.S.,N.S.&J.S., Annandale, Virginia, USA (April 15, 2003)

A glimpse of the Caribbean through the Inn lobby (Laura and Steve Neff)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Thank you both so much for your kind attention & hospitality. The Inn is a beautiful, peaceful and lovely place to stay, and your attention to details to make us comfortable have been much appreciated. You can be sure we'll be back!!!" G.C.&Z.C., Bedford Hills, New York, USA (April 15, 2003)

• "My first visit surpassed all expectations. Thank you for your kind and charming hospitality, which made for a wonderful stay. Will be back!" O.M., London, England, UK (April 13, 2003)

• "Our 2nd stay as wonderful as our first. We will see you again soon. Many thanks again!" S.N.&L.N., Millington, New Jersey, USA (April 13, 2003)

Views of the Caribbean from Turtle Nest Inn (Laura and Steve Neff)

• "We'll be back! Lovely place, perfect for us. Next time with kids. Looking forward to next visit. We hate to leave this little piece of Paradise! And the owners are TERRIFIC!!" D.B.&R.B., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA (April 12, 2003)

• "We had a wonderful stay at Turtle Nest Inn. The snorkeling is wonderful! The pool is very relaxing. And, the view is incredible. We enjoyed staying 'off the beaten path'." A.H.&S.H., Roswell, Georgia, USA (April 12, 2003)

• "Fantastic! We had a great time. Your place is absolutely great. Thanks! P.S. Loved Vitamine (the cat)." M.L.&P.L., Williamstown, Vermont, USA (April 11, 2003)

A table at one of the Inn's beachfront terrace dinners (Laura and Steve Neff)

• "Very nice, lots of fun, great food & diving. The entire island is fantastic. Thanks for providing such a nice place & service." D.M., Ilwaco, Washington, USA (April 11, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you very much for the use of your place and your beach! It was very restful, relaxing and a great Spring Break from Washington State. Thanks..." S.C.&A.C., Ilwaco, Washington, USA (April 11, 2003)

• "Delightful stay." J.P.&M.P., Beaufort, North Carolina, USA (April 11, 2003)

Horseback riders on the beach just beside the Inn (Steve and Dianne Beaufoy)

A view of the Inn from the parking lot (Susan and Doug Arkison)

• "Marleine & Alain: Thanks for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the Turtle Nest very much!! Thanks for your hospitality and everything!!!!! Sincerely..." D.A.&L.A., Stonington, Connecticut, USA (April 9, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn exceeded our expectations for our first, but certainly not our last, visit to Grand Cayman. The Inn, your hospitality, the views & the serenity made for a most wonderful vacation for us. Sincerely..." B.B.&E.B., Auburn, New York, USA (April 9, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: Thanks again for the great hospitality you showed me and Bob while we were in grand Cayman. I will recommend the Turtle Nest Inn to all my friends and family. See you again soon! Thanks..." J.S.&B.R., St.Paul, Minnesota, USA (April 6, 2003)

A table at one of the Inn's beachfront terrace dinners (Paula and Steve Meyer)

• "Marleine & Alain: We enjoyed our stay at Turtle Nest Inn. The snorkeling, hospitality, and accommodations were outstanding. Thanks for the use of your kitchen. We look forward to returning." B.P.&R.P., Apex, North Carolina, USA (April 5, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Dennis and I enjoyed the serenity and calm of Turtle Nest Inn. You have both been gracious hosts and your staff is top notch! Thank you for a delicious dinner! We will think of you both with fond memories!" D.C.&R.C., Sussex, New Jersey, USA (April 5, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful two-week vacation. It was great having our son, daughter-in-law & granddaughter along with us this time. Thank you for the wonderful steak dinner which we greatly enjoyed. Thanks to the both of you for the kindness and wonderful hospitality. We are looking forward to our third visit at the Inn. As usual the stay at Turtle Nest Inn was excellent. Thank you again. Sincerely..." P.D.&K.D., Canton, Ohio, USA (April 5, 2003)

A fern and a hermit crab found along Grand Cayman's the Mastic Trail (Lori Brock and Warren Moscowitz)

• "We had a wonderful time. Hope to come back. You were all very kind & hospitable. God bless all of you!" C.D.,P.D.&H.D., Canton, Ohio, USA (April 5, 2003)

• "Thank you for the wonderful retreat! The Inn was beautiful, the snorkeling was great & the Indian dinner was spectacular. We were only sorry we didn't get to try the Caribbean Night. Your hospitality was much appreciated, lots of helpful ammenities like coolers & games. Our children felt welcome -- as we did." H.R.,D.R.,H.R.&M.R., Portland, Oregon, USA (April 3, 2003)

• "Merrill & Cheryl want to thank you for our wonderful 1st Cayman experience. You both know just how to be there for your guests and yet leave us to feel we own paradise! I also wanted to tell you (since we now are Cayman 'experts' having been to all the popular and not-so-popular snorkel sites) that your reef was our personal favorite. The fish, the coral, the lay/depth of your area was perfect!" C.P.&M.A., Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (April 2, 2003)