Farewell notes from our Guest Register (December/1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: We had an incredibly perfect time, at an incredibly perfect place to stay. Thank you both very much for coordinating everything so well...and for a couple of 'newcomers to the industry', you both sure have thought of everything. Thanks again...and, yes, when we return to the Caymans you will definitely be our first choice. Happy New Year!" A.M.&S.M., Chicago, Illinois, USA (December 29, 1999)

• "Dear Alain and Marleine: We are enchanted by Turtle Nest Inn - and especially the special dinners. Thank you for all of your courtesies to us and our daughter! See you next year!" P.O.,H.O.&T.O., West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (December 29, 1999)

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Your place is so beautiful - sorry we missed your fabulous cooking. Next time we'll make sure to be here at that time! The view was fantastic and the unit was very comfortable. Good Luck to you and have a great New Year." F.D.,R.D.&C.D., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (December 28, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for making us feel at home while we stayed with you. This was a great vacation & what made it even more great was sharing it with such wonderful & kind people. Turtle Nest Inn is a wonderful, clean, beautiful & well maintained place to visit. We truly enjoyed ourselves & thank you for your hospitality. Happy Holidays." J.C.,T.C.,L.C.&S.C., Houston, Texas, USA (December 26, 1999)

The Cayman Parrot, national bird of the Cayman Islands.

• "Dear Alain & Marleine: Just as your sign advertises, the Turtle Nest is a wonderful model of intimacy & elegance. We can't imagine a more beautiful & enjoyable setting for a vacation. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and hospitality - you should be proud of the style and ease with which you operate the inn! Best of luck in the new millennium." T.S.,C.S.&L.S., Leawood, Kansas, USA (December 25, 1999)

• "Thank you for your hospitality. You made us feel at home. Sorry we were both sick, but we will be back. Best regards." P.V.,M.V.&Q.V., Newport Coast, California, USA (December 23, 1999)

• "We were so happy to find an 'out of the way' place to stay. A lovely beach & two wonderful hosts! We also enjoyed having sweet Blackie around. We were missing our pets and he filled the void! Thanks for your care during our bout with the flu. Thanks again." H.A.,G.K.&H.K., Oak Park, Illinois, USA (December 22, 1999)

• "Everything we had hoped for, and much more besides, to break us in gently to Caymanian living! We could not have wished for more perfect hosts, nor a more beautiful nor perfectly designed venue. The Turtle Nest Inn is a credit to the Cayman Islands. (Needless to say - we'll be back!!!)" G.R.&C.R., East Sussex, England, UK (December 17, 1999)

The Blue Garden, at the Botanic Park, features palms from Madagascar.

• "A second visit (and first for Jim) to confirm the first class hospitality of Marleine & Alain at Turtle Nest! Thanks for everything...Joyeux Noël and all the best to you both in 2000!" D.H.&J.H., Paget, Bermuda (December 16, 1999)

• "Before coming, I thought the Turtle Nest Inn was a bargain. When we arrived, we saw it was much more than that. It is far nicer than one time-share we looked at, and just as nice as the brand new one being built next to Moritt's. Both rent for substantially more. The island itself is a terrific vacation spot for us. We enjoyed a sunset cruise, and going into town a bit. But mostly we hung out at Moritt's -- windsurfing, sailing their little yellow outrigger sailboat one time, and chatting with tourists and locals." C.C.M., Laurel, Maryland, USA (December 16, 1999)

• "I enjoyed the quietness of the condo and not having the traffic that we encountered on seven mile beach. Even when we went to seven mile beach, it was nice to come back to peace and quiet. I liked the pool too." C.M., Laurel, Maryland, USA (December 16, 1999)

The Cayman Islands Humane Society commemorative 25th Anniversary poster.

• "Thank you for a wonderful introduction to the Caymans!! Delightful host & hostess - delightful accommodations! Turtle Nest Inn will be one of my favorite memories when it is 5°C in Vancouver." P.S.&J.S., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (December 15, 1999)

• "We had a great time. Wonderful accommodations & referrals for diving & restaurants. We will recommend you to our friends." Y.L.&E.L., Navarre, Florida, USA (December 14, 1999)

Don't miss the fascinating flora along the Mastic Trail.

• "Alain, Marleine & Blackie: We had the most wonderful vacation staying here with you. Thank you for all the special attention. Being here we have found our paradise home away from home. You guys are great. Can't wait to come back!!" M.M.&K.M., Columbus, Indiana, USA (December 11, 1999)

• "Thanks for a wonderful time. The snacks were great & so was the room! Hope to be back again!" C.T.&C.T., Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (December 6, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: This was everything that we wanted, and more! What a wonderful place to be with such wonderful people! Thank you so much for everything. We truly enjoyed this week. We will be back - hopefully very soon." M.J.&P.J., Greenville, South Carolina, USA (December 4, 1999)

• "Alain & Marleine: The first morning I woke up, I thought I had died and arrived in Heaven. This is about the tenth time we have been to Cayman, but this visit was very relaxing. Will tell our friends." R.C.&I.C., Burlington, Ontario, Canada (December 4, 1999)