Farewell notes from our Guest Register (March/2004)
(Translated from French below) "One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Small and welcoming hotel, impeccably maintained by hosts who are both discreet and warm! Everything in the rooms was well thought out to ensure guests a maximum of comfort. One wouldn't hesitate to come back!" C.C.&G.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada (March 31, 2004)
"L'une des plus belles îles des Caraïbes. Petit hôtel accueillant, tenu de façon impeccable par des hôtes discrets et chaleureux à la fois! On a pensé à tout dans les chambres pour nous assurer un maximum de confort. Un endroit où l'on revient sans hésitations!" C.C.&G.C., Montréal, Québec, Canada (le 31 mars 2004)
"What a lovely Inn, so pleasant and peaceful. We had a great week. You're wonderful people. We'll be back." H.T.&J.T., Riverview, Florida, USA (March 27, 2004)
The Caribbean Sea from the Inn's terrace (Peter Kaufman and Jan
Viney)
"We were so happy to return to TNI for another wonderful visit -- this time with friends. The Inn, the island, the weather, all exceeded our expectations. The Indian dinner was as wonderful as the Tapas on our last visit. Thank you so much for being here!" D.M.&P.M., Warner Robins, Georgia, USA (March 27, 2004)
"We love your Inn! We had a wonderful, relaxing time. The time went by too quickly!" J.D.&N.D., Belleville, Illinois, USA (March 27, 2004)
"Thank you for all your help with the '59th' birthday for my honey! We enjoyed our time here at your wonderful Inn. We will be back! Thanks for the great vacation! Fondly..." B.T.&J.T., Tampa, Florida, USA (March 27, 2004)
The Inn (centre) captured while snorkelling (Mary and Ned Grant)
"It's hard to believe two weeks have gone by so quickly. We've had a wonderful time and very much enjoyed your lovely Inn and the peace and quiet of this side of the island. We pretty much explored the whole coastline & found much variety. Thanks for your hospitality & who knows -- maybe we'll be back." T.O.&M.O., London, Ontario, Canada (March 26, 2004)
"Thanks for a fantastic week! The Inn is a fantastic place to stay and the hospitality of Alain & Marleine was wonderful. We felt very comfortable and at home here. Grand Cayman is a great place to explore -- we loved the amazing blue water & beautiful white sand beaches. It's too bad vacations have to end!" A.P.&T.O., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (March 24, 2004)
"It is hard to believe our 2 weeks here are over! This is our 2nd visit and will not be our last. You both are such perfect hosts -- I can't think of anything that could have been better (both terrace dinners were great). Vitamine, Béatrice & Blackie are wonderful (pets). Thank you, thank you. We will not wait so long for our third visit!" J.V.&P.K., Madison, Wisconsin, USA (March 24, 2004)
Two views of the beach at Turtle Nest Inn (Susan Gutman and Jerry
Foster)
"We had a great time, the snorkelling just off the beach was great. Didn't see the 3-legged turtle but saw a big eagle ray. Thanks for the great hospitality!" L.Y.,D.S.,S.S.&E.Y., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (March 21, 2004)
"This was our first visit to the island and I'm sure we'll be back. Our room and our hosts were wonderful, a great combination of being laid back and efficient. We will defintiely be back. Look for the 3-legged turtle off the beach." M.G.&N.G., Newtown, Connecticut, USA (March 20, 2004)
"This was our second visit, but certainly not our last! We enjoyed this visit more than the first, although we would have thought that hard to believe. Our hosts were extremely warm and generous and we enjoyed all of our neighbors who were very pleasant. Bodden Town is a far cry from Seven Mile Beach, which is why we stay here -- off the beaten path. We'll look forward to our visit next year. Thank you for providing us with a relaxing & tranquil vacation." B.F.&R.F., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (March 20, 2004)
A view of the Inn from the beach (Susan Gutman and Jerry
Foster)
"This was our first (hopefully of many) return visits to your lovely inn. Your gracious hospitality makes this feel like our winter home in the sun. Tell Vitamine (the cat) we'll be back to visit her soon! Thanks so much!" K.J.,P.J.,D.J.&A.J., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (March 19, 2004)
"We had a wonderful time here on Grand Cayman. Thanks so much for your wonderful hospitality and delicious meals! You have done a fabulous job with Turtle Nest Inn! Snorkelers -- Cemetary Reef, Eden Rock and Smith's Cove are The Best! Thanks for a great 10 days!" S.S.&L.S., Seattle, Washington, USA (March 18, 2004)
"What a lovely atmosphere! We're leaving with a much more relaxed attitude than we had when we arrived." D.M.,M.K.&O.K., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (March 17, 2004)
Through the Inn lobby to the Caribbean (Susan Gutman and Jerry
Foster)
"Thank you for providing a wonderful 'home base' from which to explore this beautiful island." L.B.&P.K., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (March 14, 2004)
"The most terrific place, the most terrific people! We'll be back (again and again and again)!" G.R.&T.L., Annandale, Virginia, USA (March 13, 2004)
"We've forgotten the date -- is it Monday or Friday?! Exactly what we were looking for! Thanks for the relaxing time and the friendly atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! We'll miss Vitamine (the cat) and her siblings." D.G.&N.B., Durham, North Carolina, USA (March 12, 2004)
View from a beachfront apartment (Noel and Tom Stewart)
"We are glad we found Turtle Nest Inn & thoroughly enjoyed our stay here -- 'away from the maddening crowds'. The Indian dinner was superb and it was nice to get a chance to meet a few people at the dinner also staying here. The beach & snorkeling right here at TNI were wonderful. The Inn has a great welcoming feel and I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for a fabulous week!" J.S.&N.S., Madison, Wisconsin, USA (March 10, 2004)
"Had a wonderful stay. Felt like hone. Thanks a million. Will tell everyone about the wonderful hospitality and beautiful beach." P.M.&D.M., Munster, Ontario, Canada (March 10, 2004)
"We greatly enjoyed our stay here. It's so peaceful and far from the chaos of George Town. We knew so much about the Inn and the area just from the website. Best snorkeling we've done anywhere. Thanks so much for everything & God Bless." M.W.&E.W., Cattarougus, New York, USA (March 10, 2004)
The blowholes (Karen and Dino Goulianos)
"Once again, a superb time! Very difficult to leave 'the nest'. God willing, we'll see you next year. Blessings!" S.T.&R.T., Wilmington, Delaware, USA (March 10, 2004)
"We loved the small, personable Inn! It met every expectation & then some. Thank you for going the extra mile by letting us e-mail our kids at home, using the snorkel gear and upgrading our room the last night. It was a peaceful vacation and we will recommend Turtle Nest Inn to all of our friends in Boise. Love..." T.Q.&K.Q., Boise, Idaho, USA (March 8, 2004)
"Thank you for a wonderful time. We had a great time in your inn and the meal was superb. We can't think of a better place for any couple to spend their honeymoon. We'll definitely be back!" L.D.&M.D., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (March 7, 2004)
View of the Inn from the pool deck (Melodie and Gary Hardke)
"We had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed our stay at Turtle Nest Inn! This is a great spot and a marvelous Inn!" A.S.&B.S., Dover, New Hampshire, USA (March 7, 2004)
"Thank you! It was the rest & relaxation that we both needed. Peace and quiet when you wanted and company when desired. The island is awesome and your Inn an added jewel. We shall return." L.F.&D.F., Neshanic Station, New Jersey, USA (March 6, 2004)
"Could not have been a better week. That's for the peace & quiet. We will miss you Blackie. Hope to see you next year." B.P.&C.P., Chicago, Illinois, USA (March 6, 2004)
The living room in a partial-view apartment, and the view from
one its balconies.
"Lovely location, gracious host & hostess. We enjoyed your hospitality and the friendliness of the island people. Tip for readers -- Rankin's Jerk & BBQ take-out just down the road is excellent. So is Vivine's Kitchen for Wednesday night seafood buffet. Thanks so much!" D.K.&T.T., Muskegon, Michigan, USA (March 6, 2004), 2004)
"This has been the best week of our lives (other than perhaps the birth of our son!). Thanks to Marleine & Alain for having the vision (and stamina!) to make Turtle Nest Inn the paradise on earth. Truly, Turtle Nest Inn met every expectation of our dream & we could not have asked for anything more. When the water is calm we found Spotts Beach to be the best snorkel & hang-out, but enjoyed exploring most of the island in our 7 days. Thanks to you both!" C.M.&E.M., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 2, 2004)
"Our hosts made our visit memorable. We had a great time on Grand Cayman. The Inn is beautifully laid out, our apartment was larger than we expected. Thanks you so much!" B.H.&E.H., Branchport, New York, USA (March 1, 2004)