The Inn lobby during the Holidays (Justin Arya)
"Our 8th stay at the Inn -- and it only gets better with every visit! The warmest 'pied à terre' on the island! See you again in July." R.M.&E.M., Emporia, Kansas, USA (December 28, 2005)
"Great times like always. Thanks for everything." P.M., Emporia, Kansas, USA (December 28, 2005)
The Inn lobby during the Holidays (Justin Arya)
"It is now since the opening of this hotel many years ago, that I have come back and stayed with the great hosts Marleine and Alain at least once a year; now that I am retired it is more typical twice a year. The intimacy of this small but excellent hotel away from Seven Mile Beach makes it a very personal vacation, a secret gem!" P.B., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (December 25, 2005)
"Thank you for welcoming us to your delightful inn. We had a restful vacation which is just what we had in mind. Vitamine & Blackie completed the package for us. We hope to return to explore the island further." K.P.&H.P., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (December 23, 2005)
"The Best Vacation Ever! Turtle Nest Inn is a home away from home in paradise & we will definitely be back! Loved every minute of your hospitality including the wonderful pets." N.W.&R.W., Wichita, Kansas, USA (December 21, 2005)
A glimpse of an ocean view apartment at Turtle Nest Inn (TNI
photo)
"I had a wonderful time -- a great place to stay, & we will be back! This was the best vacation I have had in years! Thank you so very much for everything. Call us if you are ever in Atlanta! Goodbye to Vitamine & Blackie, too!" C.M.&D.M., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (December 21, 2005)
"We loved it! This was the greatest honeymoon a couple could ask for. I highly recommend it. Our 'one year' will be here! Love..." E.H.&B.H., Dallas, Texas, USA (December 19, 2005)
"Marleine & Alain: Thanks for a delightful stay. We also enjoyed staying at the (Sea Spray) Cottage. This is our best vacation before the arrival of our first child and we will look back fondly on it (especially all the sleep we got). Thanks..." M.M.&L.M., Washington, D.C., USA (December 19, 2005)
A rare blue iguana at Grand Cayman's Botanic Park (Joe & Lisa Lester)
"Marleine & Alain: This was our first stopover on Grand Cayman after 3 fabulous diving trips on Little Cayman -- and a great intro to the 'Big Island' it was! Thanks so much for everything. We recommend the gorgeous Botanic Park, drive around the East End, and dinner at The Lighthouse. Oh -- and snorkelling right out front on your reef was fantastic! We hope to see you again!" C.M.&D.J., Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA (December 18, 2005)
"Marleine & Alain: What more can we say but thank you so much!! You and your staff really know how to take care of guests. We really appreciate the wonderful resort in which to vacation. We hope to return soon!" M.T.&S.P., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (December 17, 2005)
"Marleine & Alain: We couldn't have asked for a more peaceful place to vacation! The accommodations were wonderful, your staff took better care of us than we do ourselves, and we can't thank you enough for your warm hospitality & kind assistance. We're terribly sad to go & will miss the relaxing evenings on the terrace & the lovely company of Vitamine, Beatrice (the cats), and Blackie (the dog). Thanks again & we hope to be back soon." C.F.&E.F., Rural Hall, North Carolina, USA (December 17, 2005)
Views around Turtle Nest Inn (honeymooners Patty & Bill
Stewart)
"Marleine & Alain: What a lovely place! The Fodor's plaque on the office wall does not do TNI justice. It fails to mention the special beach/reef, the 'laid-back' atmosphere, the friendly staff and, most importantly, the warmth of our hosts. From the welcoming glass of wine to Roland's Garden, we had a BLAST!" D.P.&M.P., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA (December 17, 2005)
"Just as wonderful the second time around!! What a joy sharing paradise with our entire family, including our 19-month old son who loved Turtle Nest as much as we do. The perfect vacation, once again. We'll see you soon!" D.P.,M.P.&S.P., Summerfield, North Carolina, USA (December 17, 2005)
"What a perfect vacation from all perspectives. The beauty & tranquility of the island and the Caribbean are the obvious. But the comfortable ambience of Turtle Nest Inn brings out the best of the natural beauty of the locale. 'Simple elegance' is how it is described -- and that is true. Of course the 'human touch' provided by Marleine & Alain bring that simple elegance to life -- their style & sensibility permeate the Inn & help make this a vacation in paradise!" R.M., New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA (December 16, 2005)
Some of the many participants at the Rotary Club's Annual Family
Day BBQ, held this year on the Inn's beach (Pat Amante)
"Turtle Nest Inn is up and running, providing wonderful hospitality. Congratulations to such amazing progress after Ivan -- not only here, but to all the Cayman people. Snorkelling is still wonderful. This is a perfect time of year for a vacation here. Thanks for everything." N.R.&D.R., San Diego, California, USA (December 14, 2005)
"We had a wonderful visit on Grand Cayman and loved Turtle Nest Inn -- again. The snorkeling off the beach was the best. And everyone you recommended was terrific -- the stingrays with Captain Dexter & scuba diving at Ocean Frontiers. Thanks for everything. We will be back. We really appreciated your hospitality." G.J.&L.E., Dallas, Texas, USA (December 12, 2005)
"This is our third visit in four years and each one has been excellent. The service & accommodations here are without equal. Our apartment was spotless throughout! We even sent our daughter & son-in-law here for their honeymoon. Rest assured we will be back. As guests before & after Ivan, we have been fascinated to watch the island recover & prosper again. This is heaven here for us." T.H., Athens, Georgia, USA (December 10, 2005)
Views around Turtle Nest Inn (honeymooners Patty & Bill
Stewart)
"Lovely stay. Animals always so nice to have around. The hospitality was fantastic -- really appreciate the little extras in the room. Hope the recovery along the beach continues to go well. Thanks!" J.M.&M.S., Chicago, Illinois, USA (December 10, 2005)
"Our stay here at Turtle Nest Inn was very scenic, relaxing and fun as well. Thank you so much for the 10 days we stayed here, it was terrific. Dominique and Katie loved playing with the animals as much as snorkeling in the sea. Thank you so much and we hope to see you again." P.F.,J.F.,D.F.&K.F., Tampa, Florida, USA (December 10, 2005)
"Dear Marleine & Alain: It was so wonderful having another anniversary here. We enjoyed seeing you & your extended family (Blackie, Vitamine & Beatrice). Thanks for being the best hosts ever!" L.H., Athens, Georgia, USA (December 10, 2005)
Two views of the pool at Turtle Nest Inn (Amanda & Bob Saldarelli)
"What a perfectly lovely place. Just goes to show that doing our honework paid off in finding just the right place. We enjoyed all the animals, but especially the 'in-room' visits with Vitamine. Thanks for a great vacation. We'll certainly return!" R.S.&D.S., Bowie, Maryland, USA (December 9, 2005)
"Our stay at the Cottage and here at Turtle Nest have been a most relaxing experience. In particular your friendliness, help and hospitality have been warmly appreciated. It is easy to see why you have return visit customers. Whilst the effects of Hurricane Ivan are clear to see, the tranquility of the island surroundings provide a very pleasant atmosphere for a tremendous holiday. We hope to return to your island in the not too distant future and wish you both well. Excellent accommodation facilities. Apartment 5 was spacious & relaxing." R.M.&L.M., Surrey, England, UK (December 7, 2005)
"Marleine & Alain: Groceries -- $40.00; rum and Stingray beer -- $30.00; 4 dives, 2 books, and relaxation undisturbed by cell phones, e-mail or pagers -- priceless. Thanks so much!" J.W.&T.W., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (December 5, 2005)
Sunrise at Turtle Nest Inn (Joe & Lisa Lester)
"Marleine & Alain: This was the best place we can imagine to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The beach, the terrace dinner, the sun...everything was wonderful. We hope we can come back!" J.W.&K.W., State College, Pennsylvania, USA (December 4, 2005)
"Our 4th wonderful stay at Turtle Nest Inn! We're so glad that Turtle Nest Inn weathered the hurricane so well and that Alain & Marleine & family are well. We continue to give Turtle Nest Inn our highest recommendation & look forward eagerly to visit #5!" J.K.&K.T., Alexandria, Virginia, USA (December 4, 2005)
"Our annual trip to Turtle Nest Inn has become a necessity for us -- total relaxation and escape from the daily grind are found here. Alain & Marleine's high standards never waiver. This trip's terrace dinner was superb! As has always been the case, our accommodations were wonderful, our hosts warm, welcoming & very gracious. We will be counting the days until we return." R.F.&B.F., Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA (December 3, 2005)
View of the Inn pool and the sea (Krista and David
Bezanson)
"Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for sharing your little slice of Heaven with us! I'm afraid we've been spoiled rotten on our first overseas trip! You are talented and gracious hosts. Doreen and Sonia -- I wish you could come home with us! Vitamine -- good job keeping the neighborhood dogs at bay! We will spread the word about TNI, and we'll treasure these memories for years to come!" R.O.&J.O., Jenison, Michigan, USA (December 3, 2005)
"First trip to the island -- beautiful, tranquil, total relaxation -- just what we needed! Weather was gorgeous, as was the hospitality. All love..." M.Y.&M.Y., London, England, UK (December 2, 2005)
"Even better than what we had expected. Great views from apartments & even greater views in the water. No need to venture out when you have such an awesome underwater garden just a few steps away!" Y.T.&J.V., New York, New York, USA (December 1, 2005)