Farewell notes from our Guest Register (September/2002)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was a great value and you are exceptionally fine hosts. Great resort! Loved the snorkeling. We did not need to leave. Paradise is here. Thanks for the great hospitality. We'll be back." J.R.&V.P., Mooresville, North Carolina, USA (September 27, 2002)

Snorkelling on Grand Cayman (Tony DiMaso and Carolina Betka)

• "Grazie di tutto, siamo stati molto bene. Il posto e' stupendo. Peccato solo che l'uragano 'Isidore' ci ha rovinato molte giornate di soggiorno. Grazie ancora di tutto, siete stati molto carini. Ciao..." A.F.&M.T., Firenze, Italia (27 settembre, 2002)

• (Translated from the Italian, above) "Thanks for everything. We enjoyed ourselves very much and the place was superb. Just a shame that Hurricane Isidore ruined several days of our stay. Thanks again for everything, and take care. Ciao..." A.F.&M.T., Florence, Italy (September 27, 2002)

• " Marleine & Alain: Thank you for a very relaxing stay -- it was great to 'de-stress'. Despite Isidore, we managed to do all the things we wanted to do & had a great time! Even our one, very rainy day (Sunday) was still spent having fun, just hanging out at 'The Edge'. Warmest regards..." J.B.&J.B., Duluth, Georgia, USA (September 25, 2002)

• "Thanks so much for a great vacation! TNI proved to be the perfect location for our honeymoon -- off the beaten path yet within reach of all the island's attractions. Best wishes..." J.F.&J.F., Washington, DC, USA (September 22, 2002)

A coconut sculpture by Inn "regular" Sandy McDowell, and a view along the beach from the Inn (Maria and Dennis Eaves)

• "Marleine & Alain: We now have a new favorite place! The Turtle Nest is the best place on the island. Thank you for making our third Wedding Anniversary a very special one!" B.M.&J.M., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (September 22, 2002)

• "Marleine and Alain: We have had a lovely stay and just wished we were staying longer. The apartments are lovely -- don't change a thing. We hope to be back." L.H.,J.C.&N.G., London, England, UK (September 22, 2002)

• "I really appreciated your peaceful oasis and I will most certainly be back! Thanks for making my stay so enjoyable despite 'Isidore's' visit." B.H., Montréal, Québec, Canada (September 22, 2002)

A Cayman sunrise captured by Inn "regulars" Linda and Alan Rose.

• "Marleine & Alain: Turtle Nest Inn is the greatest! Thanks for accommodating our wishes for Apt #4. Even though I missed the chickens and Harry missed looking out the window to see Olson from Apt 9, oceanfront is wonderful! You have a lovely inn and we will be return guests." J.H.&H.H., Swansboro, North Carolina, USA (September 22, 2002)

• "The inn is very nice. I look forward to returning for a few more relaxing days." P.S., Omaha, Nebraska, USA (September 20, 2002)

• "Marleine & Alain: We truly enjoyed our stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. Thank you for providing such a peaceful and tranquil setting for our honeymoon. We hope to come back in the future and we will recommend you to our friends." M.B.&L.B., West Palm Beach, Florida, USA (September 20, 2002)

Shots of the Inn and its beach by "regulars" Dave and Deb Pex.

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Turtle Nest Inn lived up to all our expectations. You have made it a marvellous, welcoming 'inn' in a breathtaking setting. Waking up to the sight & sound of the ocean was like living in paradise. Thank you for the little 'extras' like the machete for opening our coconut & the very kind loan of your jeep when we lost our keys! Such kindness. We'll be back! Our best wishes..." C.C.&D.C., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (September 19, 2002)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you very much for your hospitality and for the comfortable accommodations. This place is great! A beautiful place to stay." P.S.,J.C.&S.C., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (September 19, 2002)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Another lovely vacation at your Inn -- thank you! I highly recommend Turtle Nest Inn to families traveling with young children (Audrey calls it her 'beach home.') Chip & I find it peaceful & romantic & return home feeling like we've had a real vacation (not just a 'family trip.') Truly a special place! See you next time." T.O.,C.O.&A.O., Dallas, Texas, USA (September 17, 2002)

A Cayman sunrise, captured from a beachfront apartment at the Inn (Maria and Dennis Eaves)

• "We can't believe the week has passed so quickly. Neither one of us wants to leave. We had a wonderful stay. The Inn lives up to all of our expectations, and then some. We'll be looking forward to our next stay. Our honeymoon could not have been more romantic. Thank you! Sincerely..." L.V.&P.T., Cleveland, Ohio, USA (September 16, 2002)

• "We had a great stay -- better alternative to SMB (Seven Mile Beach). Centrally located to visit the whole island. Spacious & very clean accommodation, will have no hesitation to recommend to friends & family. Excellent all round. With best wishes..." M.S.&A.W., East Sussex, England, UK (September 15, 2002)

• "Both Tracy & myself had a wonderful time on the island -- due mostly to your superb accommodations (simply paradise). Had some unforgettable moments that we will treasure. When we return to Grand Cayman this is our only choice. Sincerely..." M.W.&T.W., Orlando, Florida, USA (September 13, 2002)

Inn "regulars" Linda and Alan Rose horseback ride on Grand Cayman's beaches.

• "We had a wonderful time. There's no place on the island we would rather stay. Your place is absolutely beautiful! Thank you..." J.H.&J.M., Portland, Oregon, USA (September 12, 2002)

• "Wonderful stay & very pleasant accommodations! Thanks for making all of our arrangements. We will certainly visit again." S.M.&R.M., Denver, Colorado, USA (September 12, 2002)

• "Relaxing, open and genuine hospitality -- with a great view and location. Thank you so much." D.W., Omaha, Nebraska, USA (September 10, 2002)

Views from the living room balcony and from the bedroom of a beachfront apartment.

• "Pure paradise. The perfect honeymoon location. The Inn offered privacy, intimacy, personality and a quiet type of romance. Our BBQ dinner was very enjoyable. We felt like we were staying with friends -- the perfect type -- friendly and hospitable, but not obtrusive or pushy. Every detail at the Inn was superb. Thank you for helping to make our honeymoon just as we had dreamed. We hope to return soon and we would never think of staying any other place." B.T.&E.H., St. Louis, Missouri, USA (September 8, 2002)

• "Once again we didn't want to leave, but we must return to our children and animals. This serene & private place is much better than any other location on the island. The inn is beautiful, with outstanding views of the sea. The hospitality of the owners & guests is superb. Be back again next year. Cayman & Turtle Nest are the best in the Caribbean!" J.I.&L.I., Angier, North Carolina, USA (September 8, 2002)

• "Thank you so very much for a wonderful visit to Turtle Nest Inn. Your hospitality & friendliness were greatly appreciated. When we return we plan to bring our daughter & a friend to experience this beautiful area. We met a lot of fun people & made some great memories. What a way to celebrate our 25th anniversary." M.A.&C.A., Russellville, Arkansas, USA (September 8, 2002)

Relaxing in the Inn pool (Tony DiMaso and Carolina Betka)

• "Thanks for making our stay so comfortable and happy. What a refreshing change the Turtle Nest Inn is compared to the boring Hyatt's, Ritz's and Marriott's of the world. Good luck in the future and we hope we will be able to make it back here! Cheers..." H.H.&M.M., San jose, California, USA (September 8, 2002)

• "What a great, cozy place. Really enjoyed my stay. Thanks!" B.F., Magnolia, Texas, USA (September 5, 2002)

• "Thanks for your incredible hospitality. Staying in Bodden Town provided an authentic view of Grand Cayman. Carl and Prater loved the fishing trip with Olsen. The maids are the best we have ever experienced. I will actually miss the roosters!" C.H.&C.H., Fairview, Tennessee, USA (September 5, 2002)

Inn guests and honeymooners Norma and Nathan Morris horseback ride on the beach.

• "Thanks for a nice, quiet and cozy stay. Your hospitality was appreciated." D.G.&D.L., Pinehurst, Texas, USA (September 5, 2002)

• "One of the most romantic getaways -- we really hate to leave. Next year will be longer. Also when we come back, we will be married as Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fleming. Thank you so much for the hospitality and memories!" R.F.&M.T., Johnson City, Tennessee, USA (September 3, 2002)

• "The perfect place to stay, the perfect friends to be with, and the perfect God to serve! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great service!" S.P.&J.P., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (September 3, 2002)

A blue iguana, a species unique to Grand Cayman (Norma and Nathan Morris)

• "Thank you so much for letting us experience how vacations are supposed to be. The Turtle Nest is beautiful. I will definitely come back next year." M.R.&A.O., Los Angeles, California, USA (September 2, 2002)

• "Thank you again for a wonderful stay! This is our second year, and it definitely won't be our last. We look forward to relaxing at the Turtle Nest Inn again very soon!" J.M.&P.A., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (September 1, 2002)

• "As a first-timer, this was a wonderful location for me. I'll be back!" C.L., Houston, Texas, USA (September 1, 2002)