A Cayman sunrise, captured from Apt. 5 by Binh Luu.
Farewell notes from our Guest Register (November/2000)
"Dear Alain & Marleine: Audra and I had a great time and we're very happy to have found your place. From start to finish, everything was perfect, from the splendid apartment to the Indian dinner and everything else. Your web site was extremely helpful and I can't think of a thing it needs. We definitely plan to return next year and hope to stay here. Best of luck." A.W.&A.W., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (November 29, 2000)
"To all guests, and Alain and Marleine, from Chris and Harlee: It's easy to find a place to stay in any part of the world, but the warmth and love that radiates from Alain & Marleine is a priceless gift that flows through them. Sterile rooms and automated rituals do not make a home. It's the compassion & care that these hosts provide; the absolutely stunning beauty of the Inn and the thoughtful, homelike amenities that will make your stay here unforgettable. You will be planning to return the moment you leave." H.G.&C.P., Kensington, Maryland, USA (November 26, 2000)
"Our dear Alain & Marleine: Our 2nd visit - definitely not our last! Wonderful to share a love for these islands with you. The terrace dinners will be memorable for a long time! Enjoyed our day sailing on Xanax with old friend Danny. When will we see you again? Hopefully before another year - but definitely then. Much love..." P.M.,J.M.&J.M., Washington, DC, USA (November 26, 2000)
A Cayman sunrise, captured from Apt. 5 by Binh Luu.
"A wonderful visit to the Cayman and to Turtle Nest Inn. It was truly nice to get acquainted with you, and you made our visit most memorable. I look forward to returning next year." E.T., Alpharetta, Georgia, USA (November 25, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: The best vacation resort we have been to. Beautiful settings and rooms. We will be back. Sip & smile..." T.G.&S.M., Orlando, Florida, USA (November 24, 2000)
"The entire Garretson-Schooley clan had a wonderful time. We are too relaxed and hate to leave. Best wishes!" P.G.&M.G., Orlando, Florida, USA (November 24, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: Thank you for a great week and for putting up with everyone. Everything was fantastic." J.S.,M.S.&A.S., Orlando, Florida, USA (November 24, 2000)
Inn guests at the November 17th terrace dinner, after a seven-dish Indian meal.
"Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for making our first visit to the Caymans a wonderful one. The dinners were great - everything was!" G.B.&T.C., St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (November 22, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. It was wonderful how you make your guests feel so comfortable in a way you don't find at most hotels. The Indian meal you served on Friday night was outstanding. You've helped us make our honeymoon a most enjoyable event. Thanks again, and someday when we return we will stay your inn again. Love..." K.L.&J.L., Lino Lakes, Minnesota, USA (November 19, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: Our first trip to the island couldn't have been more enjoyable. Our final days at your beautiful inn were incredible; from the inn itself to the wonderful dinner on the terrace to your most gracious hospitality. We wish you all the best and plan to see you soon. Thanks so much!!! Love..." D.G.&M.K., Marietta, Geogia, USA (November 19, 2000)
Tourist crowds on the Turtle Nest Inn beach in November.
"Alain & Marleine: We have had a wonderful first visit to Grand Cayman and hope to return again. Turtle Nest is a lovely spot - everything was great, couldn't have been nicer & clean & neat. You have thought of everything. Many thanks." R.T.&M.T., Kanata, Ontario, Canada (November 19, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: After a long flight down, what a wonderful treat it was to come to your inn and meet both of your warm, smiling faces and your great dog Blackie. What a treasure this inn is! From our first moment here to our last it was nothing but great service, hospitality & smiles. We came with our 2 sons (Jacob, 3 and Ryan, 1) and the inn couldn't have been more accommodating. The 2 bedroom apt with portable crib set up, sand toys, floats, beach chairs. It was a perfect trip for all of us. We will miss waking up to the warm glorious sun and 86° when we return to Massachusetts. We will be back! P.S. We loved all the dog visits on the beach from Blackie, Tramp & their pals." T.K.,M.K.,J.K.&R.K., Hudson, Massachusetts, USA (November 17, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: We had such a wonderful time on our trip. It was like all of the comforts of home, with warmth. It was wonderful staying in a quiet, private resort. We would love to visit again. The dinner was excellent. Thank you very much! Love..." C.A.,D.A.,J.A.&J.A., Mystic, Connecticut, USA (November 17, 2000)
A glimpse of the Inn beach, by Holly MacLelland.
"Alain & Marleine: We had an enjoyable stay! The view is the best we've ever had. I appreciated the pool floats & beach chairs. Can't wait for dinner tomorrow night!" G.C.&D.C., Bozeman, Montana, USA (November 16, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: What a fabulous place! We had the best suite (#4), in our opinion. Wonderful place to snorkel - saw two huge lobsters. We'll be back. Thanks so much..." B.W.&M.W., Pensacola, Florida, USA (November 15, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: We would like to thank you very much for the past two weeks. Your hospitality and friendliness made us feel like part of the family. Your efforts to provide outstanding service made this most enjoyable. Your inn is absolutely beautiful! Nest time we will try snorkeling. Thank you again." J.B.&J.B., Centerville, Ohio, USA (November 13, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: Thank you for being wonderful hosts! We enjoyed our stay with you on Grand Cayman! Your hard work and attention to detail have created a very unique experience. The snorkeling right out in front of the Inn was great, and we loved the Indian Night dinner. Thank you again! We will be back!!" M.F.&K.F., Clark Lake, Michigan, USA (November 12, 2000)
Strolling further down the beach, by Joyce and John Brown.
"Dear Alain & Marleine: Thank you for letting us stay at your wonderful inn, it is just great here! You're very warm and caring which made the trip special, and your Indian food was great. We will tell all our friends. Hope to see you both soon with our boys. Love..." S.C.&D.C., Lancaster, California, USA (November 12, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for a wonderful, relaxing trip. Your accommodations were great, and everything was so clean. The candles in the room were great, along with clean beach towels each day. The snorkeling was fantastic. It was just the same as spending money to go on a snorkeling trip. Lots of fish & coral. We loved it. Take care. We wish you the best." F.A.&J.A., Winamac, Indiana, USA (November 10, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: Elizabeth & I want to thank you both for a superb week. From the moment we arrived we felt like family. Your accommodations are both comfortable and well planned, making our week a most enjoyable experience. We must have interrupted your day on many occasions with questions and requests, yet we never felt we were a bother in any way. I cannot end without complimenting your incredible range of abilities and skills: building design; physical building construction; inn management; chef & waitering skills; sightseeing advisors and most important, host & hostess. Elizabeth and I wish you the best fortune in the future." C.C.&E.C., Moorestown, New Jersey, USA (November 10, 2000)
A close-up shot of a coconut tree at the Inn, by Joyce and John Brown.
"Alain & Marleine: Want to tell you that George & I had a most enjoyable stay here. The accommodations and all your kind hospitality are something we will always remember. You have a very special way of making all your guests feel like family. We especially enjoyed the delicious dinner you prepared on the evening of our arrival. Thank you so much again." M.F.&G.F., Wilmington, Delaware, USA (November 10, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for accommodating us with our baby, Tyler. He loved the pool & the ocean, & the port-a-crib was perfect! The Indian dinner the night we arrived was the best we had on the island! We look forward to seeing you again!" A.R.,T.R.,N.L.&L.L., Malibu, California, USA (November 8, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: We agree with all the great things that have been said about your inn, however the thing that strikes me as remarkable is how easily the inn & its hosts can adapt to any & all patrons that enter & exit through its doors. Whether you are a family looking for fun in the sun, a romantic-minded couple looking for a getaway or fall anywhere in between, the accommodations & hospitality are impeccable. My younger brother & I had a wonderful time in your inn, at your delicious terrace dinner & snokeling in your sea. From the moment I clicked on your website to the moment I get get back on the plane for the flight home, I can truly say your customer service has no equal with regards to attentiveness, flexibility, consideration, & warmth. Thanks so much & great luck with the near & far future. We will be back! Best wishes & thanks for everything!" B.L., Providence, Rhode Island, USA & S.L., Alexandria, Virginia, USA (November 7, 2000)
Early morning sky at Turtle Nest Inn, by Holly MacLelland.
"Thanks so much for making our trip beyond wonderful. The TNI is a beautiful place to stay and relax. Everything was more than we expected - the terrace dinners were unbelievable! Wonderful meals - with the best view! Alain was an excellent waiter! Marleine, the food was excellent - you two are wonderful hosts! Can't wait to return!" R.S.&M.S., Anoka, Minnesota, USA (November 4, 2000)
"Thank you Alain & Marleine for your wonderful hospitality & kindness. You have created the perfect oasis here with not a single detail overlooked. Your personal touches and impeccable tastes have made TNI a destination of unsurpassed beauty and elegance. The Indian and Caribbean dinners were the best meals we had on the island with the Caribbean perhaps the best meal we have enjoyed anywhere. The snorkelling is incredible with more species of fish than you can count. We saw something new every day. Captain Dexter and Stingray City were a real highlight. Ask for Hal at the Botanic Park where he looks after the medicine garden, an excellent tour is guaranteed. We can't say enough about TNI, it is everything the website shows and more. No crowds, warm & gracious hosts, a beautiful pool & grounds and immaculate well appointed, spacious apartments, make this Inn the ultimate. What we have said to each other is that this has got to be the best honeymoon anyone has had ever. Thank you again Alain & Marleine, we can't rave enough about your place, We will be back." D.O.&D.O., Rocky Lake, Manitoba, Canada (November 3, 2000)
"Alain & Marleine: Thank you for making our stay here in the Caymans the most wonderful vacation of our life. We had an incredible time that was made even better by your warm hospitality. The 'Inn' is every bit as beautiful as we expected and the both of you made our stay here an exceptional one. We were able to see and do most of the things you recommended and enjoyed all of them, especially Capt. Dexter and Stingray City. We had many wonderful meals while we were here, but the dinners that you hosted at the 'Inn' were by far the finest. Marleine, your talent in the kitchen has to rank up there with the finest chefs on the island. We are already planning a return trip next year." C.V.&D.V., Bernardston, Massachusetts, USA (November 3, 2000)
Another beachview of the Inn, by Joyce and John Brown.
"Alain and Marleine: Thank you for letting us stay here. Thank you for the candy. And the pool is awesome. I love the sand we played in. P.S: Thank you for the Indian dinner. I loved the food. The bread was good. And I like your dog." Z.V., Bernardston, Massachusetts, USA (November 3, 2000)
"I had a good time. Thanks for the candy." D.V., Bernardston, Massachusetts, USA (November 3, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: We very much enjoyed our stay at this wonderful place, with its special atmosphere. Good luck to you and many thanks." B.R.&A.R., Linz, Austria (November 3, 2000)
"Marleine & Alain: I was looking for peace and relaxation. The two of you and this Inn surpassed all expectations. You two do an awesome job making people feel important. I thoroughly enjoyed the dinners, the excursions, and my Inn mates. A perfect place to begin a healing -- I'll be back. Thank you, thank you." K.N., Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, USA (November 3, 2000)