Farewell notes from our Guest Register (May/2003)

• "Jeni & I had a wonderful stay here at Turtle Nest Inn. Thank you Alain & Marleine for all of your hospitality and suggestions. We love your island and hope to return." D.F.&J.H., Worthington, Ohio, USA (May 31, 2003)

A beachfront apartment and the view from the bedroom.

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: We are fortunate to say we are here for the second time!! We love it here! It is obvious how hard you work & evidenced in how beautiful & well run the Inn is. We love the charm & comfort, quiet & beauty. We think the meals here are the best on the island! 'Indian Tuesday' was really excellent. Next trip: beachfront! Merci beaucoup et bonne chance. Best regards..." J.L.&M.T., Flagstaff, Arizona, USA (May 30, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Thank you for a lovely stay at your beautiful inn! We had a wonderful time! We only wish more people would have signed up for the Friday Caribbean Tapas dinner so it could have been held. We had only one rained-out day & appreciated the rainy-day games & movies to borrow. Thanks again & best wishes for continued success at your great vacation hideaway! P.S: Snorkeling was fantastic!" C.K.&A.K., Racine, Wisconsin, USA (May 30, 2003)

Amy and Christian, Inn regulars from Colorado, renew their wedding vows under the palm tree.

• "My stay here on the island has been the best, and your hospitality and service has made all the difference in making my time here pleasurable. Your hotel really is a gem, and I am considering paying for my parents to come here and stay at your hotel -- they would love it. I can't say thank you enough. I will give your inn high praise on my website: www.highrock.com and will certainly recommend your hotel over all others. You're the best!" J.G., Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA (May 30, 2003)

• "Alain & Marleine: Shannon & I had a beautiful experience here at your Inn. It was exactly what we were looking for; to be in a breathtaking location and away from the crowds! Thank you for all your recommendations, they were great (especially snorkelling with Captain Dexter)!" S.B.&F.S., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (May 27, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Paradise! You have a beautiful place which adds to the feeling of Eden. Thank you so much for all your suggestions (i.e. Dexter for the stingrays & the Brasserie for an elegant dinner). You're a wealth of knowledge about what to do & go out of your way to make it easier for us. Thank you. Turtle Nest Inn will be highly recommended to anyone we know travelling to the Cayman Islands." L.H.&S.H., Aurora, Illinois, USA (May 26, 2003)

Fiona and Anthony from Havana, Cuba, marry on the Turtle Nest Inn beach.

• "Marleine & Alain: I spent many hours on the Internet researching where to stay on our tenth anniversary vacation, and felt sure this was the right place. We've driven all over the island, and it is absolutely beautiful here, everywhere on the island. But, the treasure of your Inn is by far the best find. Among the many things to love about your accommodations is that it is away from the crowds of the western side of the island. I love getting up in the morning to lay out in the sun or go for a walk and see -- gasp! -- no one! I feel at peace here, which is something I greatly desire while on vacation! I love our apartment -- #6. It's even better than I hoped for. The views are nothing short of stunning, and it was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. You are such warm, attentive hosts. And yet, you strike a perfect balance in giving us all the privacy we desire. What you provide here is a priceless gift -- thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely..." B.M.&S.M., Austin, Texas, USA (May 26, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: What a beautiful place you have built here. We will never forget it. We got married under the coconut tree..." A.B.&F.B., Havana, Cuba (May 25, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: Thank you very much for your hospitality. It has been a great time here for us, and Ann-Marie also celebrated her 50th birthday. We have seen the whole island and we loved the beautiful nature, especially the reefs and clear water." A.N.&R.N., Höllviken, Sweden (May 24, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain: We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Turtle Nest Inn! You definitely have one of the finest inns on the island! We wish we could stay longer. The snorkeling was fantastic as well as the view of the Caribbean! After reading so many compliments on your dinners, we'll make sure to reserve a space on our next visit! Thank you for a wonderful time. Our room was so clean, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. We'll definitely be back! Best regards..." T.E.&J.E., Greenville, South Carolina, USA (May 22, 2003)

• "Marleine and Alain:  Thanks for your welcome home greetings... our trip to GC was wonderful, your Inn is lovely, conveniently located for those of us with 'wander lust' and your housekeeping staff did a super job.  We found the people of Cayman warm and gracious.  I even did an adaquate job of driving on the left.  We miss the Island already." K.D.&C.D., Sarasota, Florida, USA (May 22, 2003)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Your Inn you've made into a home away from home is absolutely lovely. You have framed the most breathtaking view with the open door of your breezeway lobby. Thank you for your hospitality while we were here and for sharing your island with us!" C.L.&C.L., HOuston, Texas, USA (May 22, 2003)

Views of  the beach at Rum Point, a short and pleasant drive from the Inn (Lisa Rasmussen & Ben Hippen)

• "Marleine and Alain: My husband found you on the Internet. It has taken him years to learn that when you are away from work, home and the stress of life, one must go to a place where the environment allows one to simply relax, laugh, play and renew your soul. Thank you for making your home here and sharing with us. Hope to see you at our mountain retreat home." M.S.&J.S., Clyde, North Carolina, USA (May 22, 2003)

• "We were recommended to stay with you by our N.Y. friends Paula & Middy Streeter (see 17 August 2002). It lived up to our expectations and more. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. The recommendation will travel with us with confidence." R.A.,G.A.,J.A.&F.A., Southport, England, UK (May 21, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Beautiful beach and great accommodations! Seven Mile has nothing on their side of the island. You don't have to go to Stingray City, just snorkel here -- they are right off the beach." J.L.&L.L., Greenville, South Carolina, USA (May 21, 2003)

Pool and sea views from a beachfront apartment (Lisa Rasmussen & Ben Hippen)

• "Marleine & Alain: You have a beautiful place here. We loved the privacy & seclusion and if it weren't for the wedding I'm not sure we would have even left the property. We would recommend it to anyone. Thank you very much." J.C.&P.M., Neenah, Wisconsin, USA (May 19, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: If you ever need a summer intern, please call us! You guys are great hosts, and you have a super Inn. Dinner on the terrace was outstanding. Thanks for a memorable vacation." D.W.&C.W., Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA (May 18, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Fabulous time! Wish we could have stayed longer! We would come back here in a heartbeat!!! I have never felt so comfortable & welcome. Thank you for everything. Peace..." D.P.&L.R., Iowa City, Iowa, USA (May 18, 2003)

A view of the palm tree on the Inn beach (Holly and Steve Kernes)

• "Dear Marleine, Alain, Vitamine E, Beatrice & Blackie: More than we expected! Thank you for that je ne sais quoi! What a great intro to our new-found bit of heaven at Compass Point! We had a great time diving with Ocean Frontiers -- the best ever service! See you soon!" M.F.,P.F.&G.P., Huntsville, Alabama, USA (May 18, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you for a lovely time in your lovely inn! It has been a pleasure! Dinner on the terrace was wonderful too. We hope to be back regularly in the future!" L.H.&B.H., Birmingham, Alabama, USA (May 17, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Once again we had a very good time at Turtle Nest. Your efforts to care for your guests are great and appreciated. We will certainly look forward to returning 'sometime' soon." R.H.&I.H., Atalissa, Iowa, USA (May 15, 2003)

The Inn captured while snorkelling (Sally and Rob Townsend)

• "Marleine & Alain: We had a fantastic vacation in the Caymans, sight-seeing, swimming, exploring, and snorkeling. Thanks for the Turtle Nest Inn, it certainly added to our trip and showed us a part of the island we'd have not seen at the other resorts." C.R.&D.R., Midlothian, Virginia, USA (May 13, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine, Alain, Blackie, Vitamin E, and Beatrice: Turtle Nest Inn was everything we'd hoped for and more! We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for your personal touches (and especially to Vitamin E and Beatrice -- as we are missing our two kitties at home). You have a beautiful Inn and it was a wonderful place to stay. If we're ever back on Grand Cayman, we will come back here. Thanks again..." L.C.&J.C., Louisville, Colorado, USA (May 13, 2003)

• "We are so thankful to have found your place on the internet. The web site sold us, but being here at this beautiful inn has 'closed the deal'. We will definitely stay at Turtle Nest Inn the next time we visit Grand Cayman! Halfway through our stay, we already knew we would be recommending the inn to anyone who would listen. The Indian dinner was fantastic. We were fortunate to witness a beach wedding at the inn which made our experience even more special. Every detail was thought of in our apartment. The cleaning staff did an excellent job; even washing our coffee cups and putting away our clean dishes -- none of which I expected! Staying at Turtle Nest Inn is the 'real' Cayman experience." M.H.&P.H., Martindale, Texas, USA (May 10, 2003)

• "Thank you so much for making this vacation so special. You are so kind & such wonderful people. Thank you dearly. Best to both of you..." S.F.&N.F., Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA (May 10, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain, Blackie, Vitamine & Beatrice: Thank you again for an amazing week. Since this was our second stay, Turtle Nest Inn is truly beginning to feel like a home away from home for us. Our best wishes for a healthy & successful year. We hope to see you soon!" T.M.&C.M., Wassaic, New York, USA (May 10, 2003)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: What can I say my friends? Once again you have outdone yourselves. We came here to renew our vows for a reason, and that reason is you and the wonderful atmosphere you create here at the Inn. Everything was perfect and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. All our love..." C.O.&A.O., Denver, Colorado, USA (May 10, 2003)

Acouple of small fishing boats off the Bodden Town beach, and a glimpse of the Caribbean through the
Inn lobby (Holly and Steve Kernes)

• "Dearest Alain, Marleine &b Blackie: Thank you for making our amazing holiday so very special! Christian & Amy's renewing of their marriage vows worked out perfectly!! You're both sooooo considerate & wonderful & Turtle Nest Inn is very reflective of that. We're looking forward to many return visits. Best wishes..." I.O.,W.O.&T.O., New York, New York, USA (May 9, 2003) 

• "Alain & Marleine: We've heard of finding love on the internet but we have never experienced it until now! We found Turtle Nest Inn on the internet & we love it. You made us feel so comfortable & relaxed. That's exactly why we came here -- to relax. Thank you so much for the wonderful week. The Indian dinner was wonderful. We'll be telling everyone we know 'If you go to Grand Cayman don't miss the ambience at Turtle Nest Inn'." B.B.&M.B., Boise, Idaho, USA (May 7, 2003)

• "Home Sweet Home...ah...yes, home away from home, that's how to describe Turtle Nest Inn. Man, this is great. Larry and I have been on so many vacations, so many different islands. We decided to try a vacation in the Cayman Islands. The Turtle Nest Inn is a beautiful spot on the island, just perfect for the two of us -- we love it here, it's just our style. Thank you Alain & Marleine for your sweet hospitality." L.N.&L.N., West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA (May 5, 2003)

The full moon shimmering over the Caribbean and the Inn pool (Maureen and Ferg Gowland)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn and the reef outside are two of our favorite places on the planet. And your hospitality is the greatest. I look forward to when we can be here again. The two of you promise a perfect combination of warmth & attention to detail in a comfortable & beautiful setting. The result is unmatched in my travel experiences. We are rejuvenated & relaxed, & will return to our workaday world with fresh eyes for the wonders that life has to offer. This, our second visit, was for two weeks, & we agree that it won't be our last. Warm regards..." J.F.&K.H., Ithica, New York, USA (May 3, 2003)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had a great time celebrating our 25th anniversary at the Inn. It is a beautiful & relaxing place. Tuesday night's dinner was excellent! Thank you for creating such a wonderful atmosphere." C.C.&C.C., Frederick, Maryland, USA (May 3, 2003)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had a great visit. Such a wonderful place to stay -- far from the maddening crowds, but easy to get to everything. Loved the snorkeling, especially off the beach here. Lots to see. Tuesday night's Indian food was superb -- we met some very friendly & interesting people. And the food...hmmm...The inn is just what we were looking for & you are such good hosts. We will gladly return!" T.C.&C.A., Watertown, Massachusetts, USA (May 3, 2003)

A snorkeler (the speck in the centre) off the Inn beach (Holly and Steve Kernes) 

• "Alain & Marleine: Thanks for giving us such a wonderful spot for our honeymoon. The apartment was wonderful! We felt at home from the moment we arrived. Our return to the Caymans will certainly include the Turtle Nest Inn." M.M.&M.C., Arvada, Colorado, USA (May 2, 2003)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had a wonderful time!  Thank you for providing us with Vitamine so that we wouldn't miss our own cats. Our apartment was wonderfully homey. We'd be happy to live in it. The Turtle Nest is beautiful and the hospitality is even better. Thank you also for the antihistamine and for jump starting our car." C.K.&A.K., Ithica, New York, USA (May 1, 2003)

• "Alain & Marleine:  Congratulations on your concept of creating an Inn right in the middle of Bodden Town!  Thoroughly enjoyable and delightful -- we'll be back.  Blessings..." S.T.&R.T., Wilmington, Delaware, USA (May 1, 2003)