Farewell notes from our Guest Register (October/2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: Our second time here and definitely not our last!! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality -- it feels just like being at home at Turtle Nest Inn, and you could not have made us more welcome! The snorkelling, as ever, was superb and we are leaving with memories that will live with us forever. Thanks again -- à bientôt!!" N.F.,P.F.,A.F.&B.F., Burscough, Lancs, UK (October 31, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful vacation and we both agree that you both are terrific hosts. Thank you for inviting us to dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed your company and the Indian food was some of the best we have ever had. The inn is a very relaxing place and a beautiful place, we are so glad we chose it to stay at. Thanks again!" K.B.&J.B., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (October 31, 2003)

The pool at the Inn (Barbara and Marvin Bain)

• "Marleine & Alain: Thanks for helping to make my birthday a very special memory! Your inn is totally charming, and with any luck at all I'll be back, for another evening glass of wine, listening to the surf on the reef...Au revoir." W.E., Anchorage, Alaska, USA (October 30, 2003)

• "Ce sera un commentaire en français! C'est un très bel endroit. Vous avez réalisé un rêve pour vous et pour vos clients. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié votre accueil, votre présence, votre disponibilité. Nous reviendrons c'est sûr! Merci pour tout. Bravo aussi pour votre efficacité et votre sypathique bonne humeur.  Merci pour le petit havre de paix et à bientôt." A.F.&J.G., Montréal, Québec, Canada (le 29 octobre 2003)

• (Translated from the French, above) "This comment will be in French.  This is a beautiful spot.  You have turned a dream into reality both for yourselves and your guests.  We very much appreciated your welcome, your presence, and your hospitality.  We'll be back for sure.  Thanks for everything, and bravo for your efficiency and pleasant good humour. Thanks for this little harbour of peace, and we'll see you soon." A.F.&J.G., Montréal, Québec, Canada (October 29, 2003)

A view of the Caribbean from the Inn (Haley and Mark Story)

• "Thank you for a wonderful time. We enjoyed our time on the island and particularly enjoyed our time at the Inn. We do a lot of travelling and this is one of the best places we have stayed in." T.G.&J.G., Calgary, Alberta, Canada (October 29, 2003)

• "To our new friends: Your Inn was simply wonderful. This was our 8th time to the Island, however our first to your Inn. It was so much like home. Thanks so much for everything you did for us. You made our whole family feel warm.  Apt 7, 8 & 3 were always clean & super nice. Thanks again for making our whole family feel welcomed.  We shall be back in March. Our home in Texas is your home. 'Come anytime!' All the special touches were perfect. You both make such a wonderful couple. 'May God continue to bless you both forever!!!!' Your place is better than the Westin & Seven Mile Beach!  It does not get any better than Turtle Nest Inn!" L.S.,D.S.&L.S., Houston, Texas, USA (October 26, 2003)

• "We enjoyed our stay very much. The Inn is beautiful & so clean. Very quiet & serene. Hope to see you again soon." N.W.&P.W., Miami, Florida, USA (October 25, 2003)

Swimming in the Caribbean at the Inn at sunrise (Greg and Lora Pedersen)

• "Thanks for the wonderful place to stay.  Couldn't think of a better honeymoon location. Hope to be back soon!" M.S.&H.S., Austin, Texas, USA (October 24, 2003)

• "As if we were visiting friends at their home. If you needed something, all you had to do was ask. Great place, great location. Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Cayman." A.S.&T.S., River Ridge, Louisiana, USA (October 23, 2003)

• "Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. It was everything my brother said it would be, and more. We are taking with us some wonderful memories. We'll be back soon.  Love..." B.B.&M.B., Roseville, California, USA (October 22, 2003)

Caribbean views at Turtle Nest Inn (Dean Fransisco and Jeni Hile) 

• "What an awesome 1st time experience!! Apt #4 is the best. We get dibs on Apt #4 next time. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and Friday night Tapas were great. See you next time." G.P.&L.P., Granite Bay, California, USA (October 22, 2003)

• "We had a great time!! It was wonderful. See ya next year!!" R.W.&K.W., Houston, Texas, USA (October 22, 2003)

• "Thank you so much for your hospitality. This is truly a home away from home and paradise as well. The Nest will hold fond memories for us and after being to other hotels on the island, this one stands in a class of its own. Looking forward to our next visit. Love..." A.C.&E.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (October 20, 2003)

Flowers on Grand Cayman (Nancy and Tony Ferranti)

• "Marleine & Alain: We feel so lucky to have discovered your 'paradise'. Our only regret is missing the terrace Tapas. Thank you for everything." J.H.&A.H., Winter Park, Florida, USA (October 19, 2003)

• "This was my return visit to Turtle Nest Inn. If you're seeking a place to stay on Grand Cayman & have high standards for vacation comfort, look no further. Great hosts, friendly guests, clean accommodations and the view...well, you'll have to come see for yourself. Thank you again Alain & Marleine. May you enjoy many years of peace and happiness. Best regards..." S.M., Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, USA (October 18, 2003)

• "Marleine & Alain: From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in the right place!  We felt right at home. Thank you for your hospitality. We will be back!!" P.F.&J.G., Memphis, Tennessee, USA (October 18, 2003)

Poolview by Dean Fransisco and Jeni Hile

• "From the warm welcome with island charm to the great service and wonderful personalities here at Turtle Nest Inn, I will enjoy and look forward to returning & spending some more time with both of you, Marleine & Alain." K.G., Daytona Beach, Florida, USA (October 17, 2003)

• "Arrived a tired, stressed-out mom in need of a vacation with her husband that we haven't had since our honeymoon 5 years ago! We are leaving relaxed, tanned and with fond memories of our island getaway! Thank you for being so gracious and kind to us (the lovely French accent doesn't hurt!), we will be back...but with our daughters next time. I miss them too much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" J.K.&S.K., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA (October 17, 2003)

• "This was a lot more wonderful than we thought. Peaceful, quiet, elegant, clean, fully equipped with anything you want. Cannot ask for anything more. I will never stay in a hotel again in the Cayman Islands. It's like a home away from home. Thaks you so much." V.B.&H.C., Manasses, Virginia, USA (October 16, 2003)

A panoramic shot of Turtle Nest Inn (Rebecca and David Lee)

• "Marleine & Alain: You have been so incredibly generous & kind. Our stay in your paradise was too short, but we vow to return again to your establishment. The snorkeling was incredible & just 50 feet from our apartment. Thank you for loaning us the videos, cooler, & snorkel equipment while we were here. You have a gorgeous establishment. (Celebrating our 1-year anniversary and 4-month pregnancy!!) Fondly..." J.P.&L.P., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (October 13, 2003)

• "Thank you for our home in the Caymans. It is too hard to leave. We've decided to return on our 1st anniversary if that'd be all right with you. We love this place." V.P.&S.P., Wenatchee, Washington, USA (October 12, 2003)

• "What a perfect place you have created! We enjoyed the spacious apartment; the special touches set you apart from the Grand Cayman 'crowd'. We had everything we needed...and more! Meeting other guests at the terrace dinner was a special treat. We look forward to our next stay. We hope that will be soon. Thanks you for everything. We felt so at home." B.T.,I.T.&Z.T., West End, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands (October 10, 2003)

An apartment view of the beach and pool (Mary Lou and Dick Walker)

• "Once again I have to make myself pack up and leave. This is made bearable only by the thought that I will return again as soon as I can.  The terrace dinner was more delicious than I could ever imagine! We so enjoyed meeting the other guests and the food was perfect! At home I will close my eyes and remember, when the daily grind starts to get to me. Until next time..." P.M.,B.T.&J.N., Social Circle, Georgia, USA (October 10, 2003)

• "Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Your excellent customer service, charming personalities, and attention to detail made this stay special. The Indian Night was terrific. The view, your landscaping, our suite, and of course the pets are a special feature of Turtle Nest." C.S.&J.S., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (October 9, 2003)

• "The Turtle Nest Inn was great. This was my first trip to Grand Cayman and we had a very enjoyable time. Thank you for making my trip wonderful!" B.W., Oakland, California, USA (October 8, 2003)

The living room in a partial-view apartment, and the view from one its balconies.

• "Thank you so much for the awesome stay here at the the Turtle Nest. This was our first time to the Cayman Islands and not our last. This trip was our honeymoon, our room was awesome, the view was great. Thanks so much, from the Newly Weds." A.B.&S.D., Hobart, Indiana, USA (October 6, 2003)

• "The accommodations were great, the view fabulous, & Blackie & Vitamine are wonderful bonuses. Thank you for all the pertinent information on what to do, where to eat, etc." A.S.&P.S., Stateline, Nevada, USA (October 4, 2003)

• "Turtle Nest Inn is great! All of what we expected & more! Great Host & Hostess! Animals wonderful too!! We will be back." D.W.&B.W., Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA (October 4, 2003)

Relaxing on the Inn beach (Linda and Alan Rose)

• "The Turtle Nest is a wonderful place to stay. Thank you for making us so comfortable and we really appreciated the movies and borrowing the cooler. See you next time!" L.A., Hartford, Connecticut, USA (October 2, 2003)

• "Thank you guys for a wonderful stay. Blackie & Vitamine made me feel like I was home! I will definitely be back again hopefully for a longer stay." J.A., Danby, Vermont, USA (October 2, 2003)

• "Had a wonderful stay at Turtle Nest. A perfect mix of quiet relaxation and fun!!  Will miss the kitty very much -- she brought an air of home to the pool!  Thanks for everything.." K.A.&M.O., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (October 1, 2003)