Farewell notes from our Guest Register
January 2009

  • "This is our fifth visit in 8 years. We plan our stays at Turtle Nest Inn and have never been disappointed. That is saying a lot, since we have such high expectations! By far the best feature is the reef right outside our door, teeming with fish. No, perhaps its the convenience and joy of having our own kitchen to prepare food. No, it must be the exemplary service and warm hospitality. Ok, I also depend on the cleanliness and other great features, like the pool and beach! The stars of the show are the fish, followed closely by Alain, Marleine, Donna and the gang! Bye to all and Vitamine and Blackie and Calaloo!" K.H., Ithaca, New York, USA (January 31, 2009)

  • "Turtle Nest Inn is a place I now call one of my homes. My partner was kind enough to come here for the 5th time to celebrate my 50th birthday. It astounds me how beautiful the reef and fishes are, how meditative and exciting and otherworldly. A true vacation in paradise. With love for our gracious hosts." J.F., Ithaca, New York, USA (January 31, 2009)

  • "Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! The waters are gorgeous, and the snorkeling was fantastic. You all were so friendly and helpful, too. Many thanks again." L.P.&P.R., Austin, Texas, USA (January 31, 2009)

  • "Our stay was really nice, aside from the winds that kinda battered us around in the water! Great snorkeling, good fun all around." S.W&M.W.,  Houston, Texas, USA (January 28, 2009)

  • "What a fantastic place -- just what we needed to chill out from the 'rat race'. Staff superb and couldn't do enough for us. Diving was great -- Ocean Frontiers were good for boat dives. Sundivers also excellent for shore diving. Great hospitality and will definitely come back to Grand Cayman again." J.S.&M.S., Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (January 28, 2009)

  • "Thank you for a wonderful stay -- we don't want to leave! We'll return as soon as we can!" A.C.&T.R., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (28 January, 2009)

  • "We (all 10 of us) had a wonderful time. Donna and the staff were warm and friendly. The snorkeling and sun bathing were great. The Inn was immaculate and we looked forward to the different colored towels each day. We will be back to stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. Thanks to everyone." M.K.&H.K., Hammonton, New Jersey, USA (January 28, 2009)

  • "We have had a great stay in Turtle Nest Inn. What a delightful place, amazing views and wonderful staff. Thanks Donna for everything." N.R.&B.R., Winchester, England, UK (January 25, 2009)

  • "Turtle Nest Inn is heaven. We loved everything. It went by too quickly. We shall return." M.H.&S.H., Dixon, Illinois, USA (January 24, 2009)

  • "We loved the island. Scuba diving was amazing. Our time at Turtle Nest Inn was great. The staff are so friendly -- and so are the animals! Bye for now." G.P.&A.P., Ormond, Gisbourne, New Zealand (January 24, 2009)

  • "What a wonderful vacation we have had! Your consideration, thoughtfulness and many personal touches made a relaxing time even more delightful. This was our first 3-generation holiday, and we'd love to come back and do it again. You have an outstanding property, but it's the people -- Alain, Marleine, Donna, Sharon -- and the rest of your staff -- that provide such a warm, hospitable environment and many reasons to keep smiling. Merci beaucoup! God bless you all!" M.R.&K.R., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (January 21, 2009)

  • "We hate to leave this place! What a paradise! The snorkeling was fantastic. Highly recommend Stingray City, The Botanical Gardens and 'the table' at the lighthouse. Fantastic hospitality. Will be back." T.M.&K.M., Ashland, Ohio, USA (January 21, 2009)

  • "What a wonderful place! Love, love, love it! It was everything and more. We will be back for even longer." JC.&L.C., Brick, New Jersey, USA (January 20, 2009)

  • "This was our first stay -- very nice -- so peaceful and friendly -- a beautiful setting -- will recommend it to others." TM.&LM., Minocqua, Wisconsin, USA (January 18, 2009)

  • "One week in paradise. Warm and friendly -- you feel like you are at home. Absolutely beautiful." D.P&A.P., Sparta, New Jersey, USA (January 18, 2009)

  • "Our second stay -- we loved it. Beautiful, peaceful and friendly. I will miss Vitamin very much!" L.H.&G.H., Manchester Center, Vermont, USA (January 18, 2009)

  • "After a rocky start and a day late arrival (thanks to mother nature!), our annual pilgrimage to TNI didn't disappoint. Per usual, TNI  and it's entire staff far exceeded our expectations. After this, our 4th consecutive year vacationing here, we feel as though we're returning to visit friends rather than simply having a place to sleep. Of course, we cannot forget all the pets -- they are all so sweet. They, too have a special place in our hearts! What more can we say that we haven't already said the last three years? Thanks to everyone who makes staying here so special. See you in 2010! TNI -- where guests become friends!" R.W.&D.W., Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, USA (January 14, 2009)

  • "Next time we need to stay longer! What a beautiful island, and what a comfortable and homey hotel. The hotel has so many niceties and we really felt at home. Also wonderful snorkeling right off shore! Thank You!" B.M.&T.M., Washington, DC, USA (January 14, 2009)

  • "With heavy hearts we are leaving Turtle Nest after a wonderful week here. Thanks to everyone who made this a Cayman vacation never to be forgotten. Ben (2yrs) thanks you for the pool, the sand and trucks to play with. Erin & I thank you for the countless memories that were made here. We can only hope to be blessed enough to visit with you again. Thank you all so much." E.H.,B.H.&A.H., Stonington, Connecticut, USA (January 13, 2009)

  • "Thank you so much for having us as your guests. We had a wonderful stay and only wish we could have stayed longer. We hope to be back in the near future to celebrate our anniversary here. The island has been wonderful to us! Thank you again!" J.J.&T.J., Chandler, Arizona, USA (January 13, 2009)

  • "We had an absolutely amazing vacation, and Turtle Nest was one of the main reasons it was so wonderful. The staff here was very helpful & knowledgeable, especially Donna. And we loved Vitamine, Blackie & Callaloo too! We'll be telling all our friends and family to check out Turtle Nest if they're ever planning a Cayman vacation." A.0.&T.O., Chatham, Mississippi, USA (January 11, 2009)

  • "Thanks so much to you all for making our stay a delight! This was our first time on Cayman, and we would certainly expect to come again. Turtle Nest is as good as everyone says, thanks TripAdvisor!" S.W.&M.W., Malvern, England, UK (Jamuary 11, 2009)

  • "First time back to the Caymans in 10 years -- we won't let that much time go by next time. Wouldn't choose to stay anywhere but here! Everyone so friendly, helpful -- beautiful sunrise every morning. Snorkling superb! This feels like a home away from home. God bless to all." L.W.&L.W., Norman, Oklahoma, USA (January 10, 2009)

  • "Thank you for providing us with such a beautiful setting in which to celebrate our 20th anniversary. The apartment overlooking the beach was perfect -- well appointed, clean and bright. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Vitamine visited us one day and napped on our coach -- such a sweetie! I'm trying to convince my husband that a 21st anniversary trip back to TNI should be strongly considered!" G.H.&B.H., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (January 8, 2009)

  • "Thank you for such a fantastic stay! Turtle Nest Inn will forever hold a special place my heart as I got engaged here during our stay! Everything we could ever think (or didn't think!) to bring was supplied, making our vacation even more enjoyabe. My fiancé and I loved the room and beautiful location on the beach. Can't wait to return! Thank you for everything!" T.L.&J.D., Houston, Texas, USA (January 7, 2009)

  • "Dear Everyone: Thank you for making our family vacation so special. Since we were here last year with one daughter and her family, I knew it would be the perfect place for the 23 of us. I think everyone enjoyed it thoroughly! Now we go back to ice and snow, but we'll all cherish our memories of Grand Cayman and Turlte Nest Inn, and 'revisit' many times with our photographs. We'll all miss the animals too! Happy New Year!" B.S.&J.S., North Reading, Massachusetts, USA (January 6, 2009)

  • "We had a wonderful time. Thank you for everything and sorry we called you in Miami! We will be back!" B.C.&K.C., Ashburn, Virginia, USA (January 6, 2009)

  • "A great vacation for the second time and a very special night for dinner on January 3rd. We don't think it can get any better and each day is a positive experience." B.F.&V.F., Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA (Januray 4, 2009)

  • "Work and snow await and with that, a jolt back to reality! I dread the transition. This has been a relaxing, restorative week with our entire family (23 of us!). My favorite thing to do is just walk the beach, collecting small (and large) treasures -- sea urchins, sea grass, shells, sea fans and the prized sea biscuit! I hope my bags don't go over 50 lbs at the airport! Turtle Nest Inn is fabulous! Everything you need inside and out, and wonderfully kind folks working here. Loved New Year's Eve! The fireworks and fire crackers! Such a celebration." T.S.S., Andover, Massachusetts, USA (January 4, 2009)

  • "We have been so blessed to spend time together as a family at this beautiful place. Turtle Nest Inn is a little slice of heaven on earth, and this is where we've collected memories that we will look back fondly on forever. I am going to miss my morning cup of coffee and the view from our balcony of apartment 9. God bless you all." B.S., Chester, New Hampshire, USA (January 4, 2009)

  • "Thank you so much for everything! It was a wonderful stay and I had an amazing time here. If I ever return (which hopefully I will!), this would definitely be the place I'd want to stay! Thanks again for everything, and a very Happy New Year to you! P.S. My favorite thing about Turtle Nest Inn is the beautiful beach!" B.T.S., Chester, New Hampshire, USA (January 4, 2009) 

  • "We are here celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary! Had a wonderful time. Snorkeling great! Everyone here at Turtle Nest Inn so friendly and welcoming and has made our stay one to remember. We hope to return soon." A.G.&R.G., Wilmington, North Carolina, USA (January 3, 2009)

  • "A wonderful place -- perfect location, wonderful frindly staff & locals. We're only sorry it's not closer to Malta.so that we could visit soon again. Thanks for a wonderful holiday." M.B.&I.B., Valletta, Malta (January 3, 2009)

  • "What a beautiful relaxing, wonderful holiday. We really enjoyed our stay and hope that in the future we can come back for a longr stay. Thanks for all the great memories. Love from the Smith family." K.S.,K.S.,J.S.,&J.S., Lexington, South Carolina, USA (January 2, 2009)

 The Inn, basking in the tropical sunshine (Tania Vila & Jason Runyon)
Lazing in a hammock at Rum Point (Skip & Ruth Howe)
View of the Inn from the beach (Tom & Debbie Turner)
Iguana posing in the sun, atop a stone wall (Jules & Paul Heighton)
The blow-holes in full blast, near East End (Greg & Beth Hosteter)
Sufboards at Calico Jack's (Tania Vila & Jason Runyon)
The two condo buildings shot from the original Inn building (TNI photo)
In the background, the beachfront condo building and one of our pools (TNI photo)
One of our pools, shot from the Inn terrace (TNI photo)
One of the Inn pools, and the Caribbean Sea (TNI photo)
View of the Caribbean from the balcony of an ocean view apartment (TNI photo)
Excellent snorkeling off the beach at the Inn (John Maraventano & Jean Kunzelman)
Smith Cove, in South Sound, one of the island's more intimate beaches (Malini Pandya & Mike Kosic)
Getting to know the "locals" at Stingray City (Miriam & Ivan Kende)
An angelfish met while snorkeling (John Maraventano & Jean Kunzelman)
Superb snorkeling around Grand Cayman (Miriam & Ivan Kende)
 

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