Farewell notes from our Guest Register (December/2002)

• "What a wonderful respite from my hectic world! After 32 days I mistakenly thought I would be anxious to return to work in Washington, DC, but now on my last day in paradise my preference would be to remain here in the peace and elegance of the Turtle Nest Inn. The Inn offers everything one can want and need -- a cozy, comfortable and exceptionally clean apartment, a beautiful pool just steps from the Caribbean seashore, delicious guest dinners on Tuesdays & Fridays, and above all a serene haven to refresh and renew my spirit. Best wishes for a wonderful 2003 and thank you for being exceptionally gracious hosts." R.S., Washington, DC, USA (December 31, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you both for a truly wonderful experience. Your inn is perfect in every way and made our first vacation together one we'll never forget. Merci beaucoup!" M.A., Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA (December 30, 2002)

• "Thank you for the wonderful atmosphere. Our short stay was not long enough...but forever may not be! See you again." S.D., Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA (December 30, 2002)

Views of the pool and the sea from a beachfront apartment (Kristy Leal and Dave Webster)

• "Dear Marleine and Alain: Such a lovely hideaway! We have truly enjoyed our time spent here in beautiful Turtle Nest Inn. You both are to be commended for a well thought out and executed design plan. Everything is very well appointed to meet the needs of each guest. Turtle Nest Inn is a beautiful private sanctuary for the discerning guest. Just enough of everything and nothing to excess -- what a pleasure! We will be back. Best wishes in the New Year for continued Success and Good Health." J.S.,A.S.&J.S., Annapolis, Maryland, USA (December 28, 2002)

• "Karen and I had a wonderful 10 days here. Our dinners were wonderful as were our hosts. We will be back -- wonderful place, great people." B.G.&K.G., Dallas, Texas, USA (December 28, 2002)

• "This exceeded our expectations!! We thought the pets (Blackie & yellow cat) were great (we miss our pets when we travel). Thanks for everything!" S.M.&B.C., Groton, Connecticut, USA (December 27, 2002)

Turtle Nest Inn, as seen from the beach (Sharon and Vance Backlund)

• "Our fourth trip to the Caymans and the most enjoyable. Good weather, great inn, good fishing and great diving. Did I say great fishing!" S.A.,S.A.,S.A.,A.A.&T.A., Savannah, Georgia, USA (December 26, 2002)

• "Thanks for your great hospitality (esp. the truffles!). We've had a wonderful time! Best wishes..." J.F.&A.F., Tacoma Park, Maryland, USA (December 25, 2002)

• "It's hard to add to what's already been said in this book -- we go along with all of it. You seem to have thought of everything to make our stay here perfect, including the ability to answer all our queries ranging from how to get back lost property from Heathrow, to finding a friendly pharmacist. Everything so spotlessly clean and well equipped. More convenient than living at home! Many thanks..." J.S.&M.S., Bristol, England, UK (December 23, 2002)

The sunrise at Turtle Nest Inn (honeymooners Rachel Traylor and Josh Johnston)

• "Thank you so much for a wonderful time. Everything was perfect. Thank you." D.V.&L.C., Scott, Arizona, USA (December 22, 2002)

• "As is usually the case, the stay was too short. As this is my 3rd trip to the Inn, I can say the accommodations, service & hospitality are what I have come to expect, which is why we will once again return next year. The weather was not as good as I had hoped for & I trust you will fix that next time. Met great people. Dinner was great. Best wishes for a great 2003!" R.B., Overgaard, Arizona, USA (December 21, 2002)

• "Thank you very much for your generous hospitality. I enjoyed staying at your inn & will recommend it to my friends & acquaintances. My only suggestion is to put up a hammock. But otherwise everything was very pleasant & nice. Thank you." J.W., Evanston, Illinois, USA (December 21, 2002)

The Cayman sunrise and the beach at Turtle Nest Inn (Sharon and Vance Backlund)

• "Great ambience, lovely inn, winderful innkeepers. Vitamine's hugs, cute Blackie, roosters, not the dominoes." A.S.&M.S., Hastings, New York, USA (December 17, 2002)

• "Wonderful place! Just lovely! Quiet and beautiful, and I plan to return and bring friends!" J.R., Palo Alto, California, USA (December 15, 2002)

• "The Inn and the wonderful, warm hospitality exceeded our expectations. I think Marleine & Alain have 'got it right', the rooms are beautiful and all the extras, the dinner, the bread, coffee & chilled white wine have all gone to make this a perfect place to stay. We shall be back and I will be recommending the Turtle Nest Inn to my workmates at British Airways in London." R.S., Horsham, England, UK (December 14, 2002)

The Caribbean Sea from a beachfront apartment (Sharon and Vance Backlund)

• "Simply The best place to stay on the island." D.L., Horsham, England, UK (December 14, 2002)

• "We love the Inn! Thanks for your kind hospitality." R.L.&K.L., Walsall, England, UK (December 13, 2002)

• "Why do we keep coming back? Could it be the wonderful relaxing atmosphere? Alain & Marleine? The hospitality? The good dinners? The accommodations? The value? The location? I think it may be all these reasons and more. But I'll figure it out maybe by the 10th year we have stayed here. Thanks again you two for another wonderful stay in our home away from home. (Alain maybe it's 'the tab'.)" T.L.&M.L., Redmond, Oregon, USA (December 12, 2002)

The beachfront terrace at Turtle Nest Inn (Peggy Wilson and David Baird)

• "Marleine & Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn is superb! Seeing Cayman from Bodden Town is an amazing experience, away from the horrors of the Seven Mile Beach scene. Having stumbled on this place by luck; we will certainly be back -- intentionally, next time. Thanks so much for the beautiful flowers you arranged for our 1st anniversary & for your top notch restaurant & sightseeing suggestions. Lucy will miss Blackie & especially Vitamine. Merry Christmas!" L.H.&T.H., Athens, Georgia, USA (December 10, 2002)

• "Return visit. One of many to come. Absolutely wonderful stay at the Inn. Alain & Marleine, your concern for Amy was tops! You two are the greatest. Our only regret is missing the terrace dinner. We will see you again soon!" C.O.&A.O., Denver, Colorado, USA (December 10, 2002)

• "What an idyllic spot! Thank you for opening your home and making this perfect location available to others! We hope to become 'regulars'." N.A.&C.A., Warrenton, Virginia, USA (December 9, 2002)

The Washington Post (October 13th 2002):
"...the Turtle Nest is perhaps the best buy on the island."

• "A truly enjoyable week, the sun, the island & the inn. Nice, relaxing & homey atmosphere." L.L.&L.L., London, Ontario, Canada (December 8, 2002)

• "We enjoyed the good weather and the great accommodations. Your hospitality was above the call of duty -- thanks for everything." H.R.&R.P., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (December 7, 2002)

• "As always, it was a pleasure to stay at Turtle Nest Inn!" P.B., Taylorsville, North Carolina, USA (December 7, 2002)

The pool and beach at Turtle Nest Inn, Grand Cayman (Peggy Wilson and David Baird)

• "What a wonderful time on Grand Cayman, largely due to perfect accommodations and location. Nous revions de manger face à la mer et ce souhait a été exaucé. Merci pour votre accueil Alain et Marleine." [Translated from French: "We dreamt of an oceanfront meal and our wish has been satisfied. Thanks for your hospitality Alain and Marleine."] F.R.,R.R.&L.R., Wilmington, Delaware, USA (December 5, 2002)

• "Marleine & Alain: Your website said it all & to get here & find out you meant everything you said on the website!! Wow! Your dinners were the very best. We loved your inn & your hospitality. You work 'from your heart' and we appreciate it." D.N.&L.N., Mobridge, South Dakota, USA (December 3, 2002)

• "Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful time! Your hospitality was impeccable, from the warm welcome to the final goodbye's. Thank you for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable." S.B.&V.B., Newark, Ohio, USA (December 3, 2002)

• "Thank you for a wonderful vacation. We've had a relaxing, refreshing experience. The Inn more than met our expectations -- your attention to detail is amazing. The gourmet dinner was a special treat. We'll be back!" J.S.&C.S., Tifton, Georgia, USA (December 2, 2002)

• "Turtle Nest Inn was great. I had a wonderful vacation. Your pets are very nice. I had a very good time!" M.S. (11yrs), Tifton, Georgia, USA (December 2, 2002)

• "Dear Marleine & Alain: What an idyllic week! Every doctor should prescribe Turtle Nest Inn as the ultimate stress antidote! You both were such gracious & accommodating hosts! The best meals on the island were here and at Wood's jerk chicken stand! Tell Blackie 'Aunt Carol and Uncle Tim' said he could come live with them & their puppies anytime! Thanks for everything! P.S: After seeing Seven Mile Beach, we were so lucky to be staying in Bodden Town." C.W.&T.W., Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA (December 1, 2002)