Farewell notes from our Guest Register (April/2005)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: We had a wonderful time! The Inn was immaculate and was so nice to come 'home' to after a busy day. The housekeeping service was very much appreciated also. We had a great time exploring and snorkelling around Cayman, but the snorkelling in front of the Inn was by far the best. We wish you all the best for the remainder of 2005 and hope to see you again next year! We will sure miss Vitamine's sweet company!" S.C.&J.C., Cabot, Arkansas, USA (April 30, 2005)

• "Dear folks: We had a great time. Thanks for everything. Good luck with rebuilding Bodden Town. It has been fun. We loved snorkelling. Vitamine has been a great hostess while you were gone. Thanks." M.C.&M.C., Antrim, New Hampshire, USA (April 30, 2005)

• "Dear folks: Thank you for the wonderful week we had at TNI. Your attention to detail was unsurpassed at any other place we have ever stayed. From the complimentary drinks at check-in, to supplied beach towels, snorkelling equipment and two daily newspapers per room, down to limited edition signed and numbered art prints on the walls of the bedroom, you have definitely the gift of anticipating a guest's every need! We especially recognized your ability to provide us with extra sleeping facilities for an extra 2 guests who spent a couple of days with us. Your total refurbishing of TNI to pre-hurricane standards is especially admirable and reflects your commitment to a quality experience for your guests. You have set a standard! Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery from back surgery!" D.G.&J.G, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA (April 29, 2005)

 
Three creatively composed shots of the Caribbean Sea at Turtle Nest Inn (Kelly Anderson)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: We had a really marvellous time in Grand Cayman and thought your Inn was one of the best places we have ever stayed at. We hope Alain is recovering well from his operation and will be back to normal soon. Best wishes." E.B.&M.B., Lenzie Glasgow, Scotland, UK (April 28, 2005)

• "We had a wonderful time! Dinner was fabulous and we'll recommend the dinner as well as the Inn -- I can't believe how well the reconstruction looks." C.H.&S.H., Brunswick, Maine, USA (April 25, 2005)

• "Wow!! We really enjoyed our stay at your Inn. We came to relax and renew our minds, bodies and spirits, we were able to do all. Everything was neat, a home away from home. We will be back and we will tell everyone how great it was. Thanks for letting us celebrate our 20th year of marriage with you all. Thanks..." S.J.&S.J., Denton, North Carolina, USA (April 24, 2005)

Scuba diving at Stingray City (Diana and Hubertus Tuczek)

• "Marleine and Alain: Thank you! We enjoyed such a wonderfully relaxing 10th anniversary celebration! Your Inn is just perfect -- so beautiful and you've thought of everything. Our snorkelling was amazing on your reef -- if only we could have coaxed that lobster out to join us for dinner! We'll certainly return with our daughters. They'll fall in love with the hospitality and beauty as we have. Hope to see you soon! P.S. How could we forget the incredible terrace dinner. We want your recipes!" G.M.,&T.M., Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA (April 24, 2005)

• "One of the world's beautiful places. Especially under water." L.W.&C.W., Cedar Grove, New Jersey, USA (April 24, 2005)

• "Marleine & Alain, Thank you so much. We had a wonderful time -- We'll be back and send friends too. Best of luck -- all fair weather ahead." B.V., C.V., J.V.&A.V., Stanford, Connecticut, USA (April 24, 2005)

Horseback riding along the beach  (David and Sandy Anderson)

• "Our third trip here at the Turtle Nest Inn and we loved it as usual. The Thursday dinner was spectacular and we enjoyed sharing a bottle of wine with you. Thanks for all of your hospitlity. It's not often you hug your innkeeper after paying your bill but that is always the case. Hope Alain's surgery goes well, enjoy Paris and we will see you again soon." C.N., M.N., M.N.&M.N., Pittsford, New York, USA (April 23, 2005)

• "Wow!!! Marleine and Alain, you have a beautiful place and you do a MAGNIFICENT job of keeping your patrons happy! Everything is wonderful and we can't wait to come back" B.S.&K.S., Hanover, Maryland, USA (April 22, 2005)

• "Once again you have shown incredible hospitality –beautiful island and beautiful people – We look forward to returning" S.G.,R.G.& C.G, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA (April 21, 2005)

Dancing around the Inn pool at the Riegg/Cellini wedding (TNI photo)

• "Dear Turtle Nest Inn: We thank you for your wonderful hospitality and truly excellent accommodations. This was my first time to the island but I know now it will certainly not be the last." M.V.&J.V., Oakland, California, USA (April 18, 2005)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: As usual, what a wonderful stay! Thank you so much for making this wedding so very special. Everyone had a wonderful time - I know we will be back soon! See you again!" A.V.&M.E., Oakland, California, USA (April 18, 2005)

• "Marleine and Alain: Thank you for the sea." P.C., Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA (April 18, 2005)

 
Stephanie and Lorenzo marrying on the Inn beach (TNI photos)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: You have been wonderful hosts and your Inn was the most perfect location for my son's wedding. Everything was beautiful! Hope to visit again soon." D.C.&S.C., Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA (April 18, 2005)

• "What a spectacular place! Thanks for everything." L.B., Weston, Connecticut, USA (April 18, 2005)

• "I am still collecting tiles - you will save me space to build behind you!? Loved it here!" S.J., Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (April 17, 2005)

Cocktails and dinner under a tent for guests of the Riegg/Cellini wedding (TNI photos)

• "I had a great time, meeting Blackie and scuba diving." S.S., Kentfield, California, USA (April 17, 2005)

• "Marleine and Alain: Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! We had a great time here on Grand Cayman. Your Inn is beautiful, you've thought of every detail! We will come again!" B.S., Kentfield, California, USA (April 17, 2005) 

• "For this our third stay at Turtle Nest Inn, once again the experience surpassed our highest expectations. Sparkling clean accommodations, terrific service and unforgettable hospitality are the hallmarks of this unique hotel. We spent time snorkelling and visiting places of interest throughout the island, and always return to the best snorkelling and most luscious spot on earth. We're already planning our next visit to Turtle Nest Inn. It's difficult to leave but a little easier knowing we'll be back. Goodbye for now to all the fishes and to Turtle Nest Inn." K.H.&J.F., Ithaca, New York, USA (April 13, 2005)

The Riegg/Cellini wedding on the beach at Turtle Nest Inn (TNI photos)

• "Marleine and Alain et al: Again a wonderful start and finish of my Cayman Brac diving vacation. Next year will be twenty-one years on the Brac and year five with you folks on Grand Cayman. Have a wonderful year and see you in Spring '06." P.W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (April 13, 2005)

• "Fantastic experience. The Inn is beautiful and immaculately kept. Snorkelling is wonderful; saw a nurse shark, tarpon, squid, lobster and the usual reef dwellers. Can't wait to come back with our friends." F.D.&A.D., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (April 12, 2005)

• "Magnifique! The Inn is so lovely and the island offers so many beautiful reefs and beaches. Can't wait to return." J.M.,K.M.&M.M., Boonton, New Jersey, USA (April 12, 2005)

View from the Inn lobby (Kelly Anderson)

• "Your Inn is very lovely, enjoyed the beautiful view -- breathtaking. We all felt at home with the little special touches you provided in our apartment. We hope to return soon!" L.H.,B.H.&P.E., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA (April 11, 2005)

• "Alain and Marleine: What an amazing vacation for all five of us! The accommodations, the people, the Caribbean water, the scuba diving, snorkelling and all the wonderful breezes and sunshine. Thank you for making this time together as a family possible. Your new friends..." D.A.,S.A.,K.A.,N.A.&L.A., Louisville, Kentucky, USA (April 10, 2005)

• "Alain and Marleine: We owe our stay to Ashlie Hoffmeyer, she was the one to find Turtle Nest Inn. Glad she did, it was perfect. Thanks for the help in finding a great dive company and rental car. Thank you very much." C.S.,J.S.,K.S.&Z.S., Park City, Utah, USA (April 9, 2005)

The Inn, pool, and terrace during one of our weekly dinners in April 2005 (David and Sandy Anderson)

• "Alain and Marleine: What a wonderful vacation! So glad Ashlie found Turtle Nest Inn on the internet, and even more pleased that we only 'visited' Seven Mile Beach and didn't stay there. Great diving with Nick and Patrick -- Red Baron divers. And, what a blast we had snorkelling! Thanks for making us feel so welcome there!" T.H.,D.H.&T.H., Park City, Utah, USA (April 9, 2005)

• "Thank you very much for all of your kindness and hospitality. It was the little things (like nice sheets and towels) that really made us feel at home. It was great meeting you all and we hope to return. Thanks!" A.H.&I.A., Park City, Utah, USA (April 9, 2005)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thanks once again for an incredibly relaxing and wonderful time. I can't imagine how you were able to restore the Inn to it's pre-Ivan state in such a relatively short time. Dinner on the terrace was as delicious as I remembered. When I get home, I will be looking at the calendar to book my next trip. Thanks again for everything! Yours..." P.M.&H.M., Social Circle, Georgia, USA (April 8, 2005)

A starfish spotted at Water Cay (Chris and Bruce McPhail)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much." R.W.&J.W., Social Circle, Georgia, USA (April 8, 2005)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you for a wonderful time and for your hospitality. Sincerely..." R.P.,E.P.,R.P.&S.P., Glenview, Illinois, USA (April 4, 2005)

• "Steve, I and the girls thank you for your hospitality and for sharing your pets with us. People who have pets are 'good people' and it doesn't hurt that you live in paradise." S.T.,C.T.,N.T.,J.T.&A.T., Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA (April 4, 2005)

Preparing for lobstering at the Inn (Chris and Bruce McPhail)

• "After a lull in my visits and then Ivan, I am back to Bodden Town and pleased to see what you have done -- a little oasis!! We have  a long-term investment now across from Meagre Pond and will be back from time to time, perhaps with my violin!" H.P., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (April 3, 2005)

• "Marleine and Alain: As we get ready to leave, we have so many wonderful memories of our past week. We are thankful we found Turtle Nest Inn on the internet and Trip Advisor.com. You have a lovely place here in Bodden Town and we enjoyed our stay tremendously...so glad we were not at Seven Mile Beach area with all those people! Walt and Melissa enjoyed their dives with Ocean Frontiers...East End diving was fantastic. Your dinner recommendations were great...we especially  enjoyed Roland's Garden for Sarah's twentieth birthday celebration. Thanks to Doreen and Fernanda for putting up with all the birthday streamers, balloons, signs, etc! Our terrace dinner on Thursday night was especially wonderful - delicious food, great music, interesting conversations. Thanks Alain, for sharing your Turtle Nest Inn story with us that evening! We appreciate all you provided for us -- we'll pass the word and hope to return someday. Thanks again for everything." W.C.,L.C.,S.C.&M.C., Modesto, California, USA (April 2, 2005)

• "Bruce and I both agree the Turtle Nest Inn was the perfect choice for us for our first trip to Grand Cayman . You were both wonderful hosts, and your inn’s central location was ideal for exploring the island (which we did—from West Bay to East End to Rum Point). When asked her favorite thing about our vacation, our daughter Olivia said “the hotel” (which also included, of course, the pool, which the kids loved—and we loved the view!) The beachfront dinner was delicious and an incredible value, and our accommodations were also an incredible value. I’m sure we’ll be referring many others your way and hopefully returning sometime soon! A bientot and merci beaucoup!!!" K.S., Germantown, Maryland, USA (April 2, 2005)  

Up close to a stingray and a squirrel fish while snorkelling around Grand Cayman (Chris and Bruce McPhail)

• "Simply amazing that six months after Ivan you are up and running. Thank you for your gracious hospitality, generosity and 'gemut licheit'. We will see you again, I hope. Until then, 'Au Revoir'..." B.S.,V.S.&O.S., Germantown, Maryland, USA (April 2, 2005)

• "Splendid! Thank you for an enjoyable, relaxing vacation. We appreciate your great advice on places to go and see. We are going home rested and tanned! Many thanks..." G.M.&D.D., Nokomis, Florida, USA (April 1, 2005)

• "Thank you so much for your warm welcome on our first visit to Grand Cayman! We loved staying at your beautiful Inn. The snorkelling was great and we felt right at home. Caitlin loved having Vitamine (the cat) visit our room. The terrace dinner was great!! We enjoyed seeing your beautiful island and hope to return very soon! Thanks again for everything!" K.M.,S.M.&C.M., Elkton, Michigan, USA (April 1, 2005)

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