“Thank you so much for your lovely accommodations. Our stay here was short, but we really enjoyed your inn. Hopefully next time we’ll be able to stay longer! Enjoy your New Year’s celebration!. Thanks…” V.G.&D.G., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (December 31, 2003)
“Bill and I had the most romantic and enjoyable vacation ever. Your establishment was superb and the guests were wonderful. Meeting Olsen (the local fisherman) was a highlight we will never forget. We hope to come back one day. We had a wonderful 30th anniversary. Thank you so much!” B.A.&C.A., Edgewood, Washington, USA (December 30, 2003)
“While away, we forgot the details that make Turtle nest Inn such a great inn! You deserve all the cudos that come your way. So, once again, many thanks for your hospitality. We look forward to the expanded Indian menu tomorrow night.” D.B.&S.B., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (December 30, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: What a wonderful way to spend the ending of one year, the beginning of the next. The palm tree by the beach, seen so often from our balcony — decorated with a never-ending string of red lights — is a new and memorable seasonal symbol for me. Until the summer — a good New Year to all!” R.M.,E.M.&P.M., Emporia, Kansas, USA (December 27, 2003)
“Chers amis: Merci and thank you for the wonderful séjour (stay)!” N.O.&H.O., Washington, D.C., USA (December 27, 2003)
“This is a great place to come and get away from the rain of Seattle!” S.A.&L.A., Seattle, Washington, USA (December 27, 2003)
“Thanks so much for your hospitality & a memorable 50th birthday & Christmas, Apt 8 lived up to all our expectations — the view & sunrises were spectacular! Best wishes for 2004 & we hope to return someday!” D.A.&S.A., Helmdange, Luxembourg (December 25, 2003)
“Thank you for keeping such a lovely inn. We had a most relaxing and memorable vacation. All the best — hope to see you soon.” M.F.&C.C., Oakdale, New York, USA (December 25, 2003)
“Be sure to ask to see the ‘before’ photos. Marleine & Alain did a wonderful job creating Turtle Nest Inn. Our stay was perfect in every way. Thank you!” D.F.&A.F., Morrison, Colorado, USA (December 23, 2003)
“The most enjoyable and relaxing vacation we have had in a very long time. Marleine & Alain, thanks for welcoming us into your inn. We hope to return soon.” B.S.&A.S., Cleveland, Ohio, USA (December 21, 2003)
“Time goes by too fast — especially here. The atmosphere is cozy, friendly. We can’t wait to come back. The snorkeling is superb. Thanks for everything Marleine and Alain. P.S: The cats & Blackie are great pets!” M.K.&L.W., Wyandotte, Michigan, USA (December 21, 2003)
“Wonderful time, great hosts. The meals were excellent. The time was special & wonderful. Thank you so much for your kindness & very wonderful living arrangements.” B.G.&K.G., Cicero, Indiana, USA (December 21, 2003)
“We had a great time. The beach & room were fantastic. Just what we were looking for — a beautiful, quiet place. If we return to Grand Cayman, we will be back.” Thanks…” R.T.&K.T., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (December 20, 2003)
“Once again we had a great time. Molly enjoyed the pool and the beach thoroughly. We will be back again!” C.F.,P.F.&M.F., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (December 20, 2003)
“We really enjoyed our stay. Everything we could have possibly wanted was available in our apartment or from reception. We will be back and will be letting our friends and family know about your excellent service.” L.M.&C.M., Sheffield, England, UK (December 19, 2003)
“Our second stay at the TNI and it was just as pleasant & nice as the first time. We had a very relaxing & enjoyable stay. The apartment is perfect for us. Olson, the local fisherman, took us out for great fishing and snorkeling at a reasonable price. Thanks & Merry Christmas!” V.P.&J.P., Moorseville, North Carolina, USA (December 17, 2003)
“Leaving on Tuesday morning was one of the most difficult things I have had to do in recent memory. Our stay at the Turtle Nest Inn was like living in paradise. My mother and aunt haven’t had a vacation since well before the loss of my grandmother last year. It was a well deserved, long-overdue break for them. My little boy loved the beach and your dog, Blackie. We thoroughly enjoyed the island and are raving to our friends about your inn. The reef off the inn rivals the best in the Florida Keys — but better—no boat is required at the Turtle Nest. Our only regret is that we did not attend one of your terrace dinners. We are planning a return visit next year, so we may enjoy both Indian night and Caribbean tapas night. Thank you so much for your hospitality!” S.G.,R.G.,C.G.,A.H.&L.F., Birmingham, Alabama, USA (December 16, 2003)
“Had a great time, very comfortable. Just like home, great hosts. Thank you…” F.G.&J.G., Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA (December 15, 2003)
“Had a fantastic time here; the personal touch makes one feel right at home. I would recommend the dinners, delicious food and expertly prepared. Coming back again!” B.V.&C.B., Baltimore, Maryland, USA (December 13, 2003)
“What a wonderful place, hosts, pets & hospitality! Thank you Marleine & Alain for providing such a relaxing atmosphere to unwind from stressful daily life. Wish we could stay longer!” A.S.&J.S., Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA (December 13, 2003)
“Thank you for sooo much! The accommodations were absolutely wonderful. Like being in heaven!!! Diving…snorkeling & poolside, it has everything. We will return!!! Thank you…” M.M.&S.D., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, USA (December 12, 2003)
“This is our second stay and it was even more delightful than our first. Marleine & Alain — thanks for a wonderful stay. We will be back. Our best trip ever! We loved Apt 8, and my first Indian dinner was great. We got to have some fun times with Vitamine (the cat), and Olson was a great fishing guide. It’s always a treat to be taken care of in such a wonderful fashion. Everything was right at our fingertips.” T.H.&L.S., Athens, Georgia, USA (December 11, 2003)
“What a great holiday venue. Snorkelling right off the beach, well equipped rooms, marvellous hosts. This is much preferable to 7-mile beach area. The Indian dinner was superb.” A.G.&C.G., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (December 10, 2003)
“Wonderful place. We’ll be back. Excellent snorkelling, much nicer & quieter than Seven Mile Beach.” A.D.&J.D., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (December 10, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: We’re really sorry we couldn’t stay longer. What a wonderful, hospitable Island home. Thank you so much. We’ll be back!” M.R.&C.B., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dcember 8, 2003)
“Our first visit to Cayman & it was wonderful! Your Inn is not only beautiful, it is comfortable, quiet, and very accommodating. The housekeeping staff was superb!! As far as we are concerned, the east end is the best choice to stay and Ocean Frontiers was an excellent selection for great diving & great staff!! Thank you so much for helping to make our vacation memorable!” G.M.&D.M., Richmond, Virginia, USA (December 6, 2003)
“Thank you very much for a nice stay and nice treatment. Everything was okay and gave me the possibility of making all tasks I had planned for. So you have recommendations from me. Best regards…” J.T., Toledo, Belize (December 6, 2003)
“This is the only place we’ve come to twice! It’s wonderful!” S.M.&B.C., Windes, Georgia, USA (December 5, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: I thank you for your infinite care in establishing more than a home away from home. Your attention to detail, location, and having stayed in 3 locations within Turtle Nest, I applaud your abilities as hosts. In addition, your personal warmth and kindness and willingness to accommodate your guests is greatly appreciated. I will see you in the spring.” B.L., Washington, D.C., USA (December 5, 2003)
“A wonderful hideaway to escape and relax. Thanks so much for the great view, privacy and peaceful setting. I’ll be sure to recommend to family and friends in Seattle.” C.E., Seattle, Washington, USA (December 3, 2003)
“From our first visit when you opened in ’99 until we got underway in a new century. Every visit is special — we are so glad to have settled on Bodden Town & Turtle Nest Inn as our Cayman home.” J.M.,P.M.,J.M.&B.M., Crownsville, Maryland, USA (December 3, 2003)
“Wonderful visit and enjoyed our time in paradise. It was great. Thanks for your gracious hospitality! Merci beaucoup pour tout!” R.H.,M.H.&J.H., Madison, Wisconsin, USA (December 1, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: We enjoyed our visit so much! Thanks for all! Great place! P.S. I loved to watch the sunrise every morning.” G.G.&V.G., Birmingham, Alabama, USA (December 1, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: What a find! Thank you so much. We were so exhausted when we got here and now we are refreshed and ready to start our married life together. You have simply thought of everything. This Inn clearly reflects a lot of thinking and hard work, and let us say your instincts are excellent. We loved our stay, hope to come back, and want to thank you for your hospitality! Cheers and best wishes.” I.T.&M.T., Houston, Texas, USA (November 30, 2003)
“A wonderful visit. Thanks so much for your hospitality. Elegance & intimate describe your place well. Look forward to a return visit.” E.T.,T.T.&T.T., Alpharetta, Georgia, USA (November 28, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: What a quiet, delightful respite we have had in your wonderful Inn. It imparts the feeling of being in one’s own private beach house, just steps from the ocean. You have been such gracious, accommodating hosts, making this our most enjoyable stay on this our 5th visit to the island. Stargazing at poolside was the greatest. Sirius was a sparkly blue! Your Indian dinner on the terrace was scrumptious. Thanks for all you do for your guests. P.S. #4 was great for us, with nice terrace & easy access to the pool & beach. Also, the ‘Botanic Garden’ is a jewel on the island. Just lovely!” A.S.&J.S., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (November 23, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: We had a wonderful stay at the Inn. It was a good decision to stay in the quiet and seclusion out here. We hope to return some day. We enjoyed your hospitality. Best regards.” S.E.&R.E., Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA (November 22, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: So glad we upgraded to the beachfront. Loved being here and will surely come again. Who needs 7-mile beach with such lovely surroundings around the rest of the island – actually never did see 7-mile beach, too many hotels! Still lots of things to do so we know we will be back.” M.C.&D.P., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (November 21, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: Our family had a wonderful time in Grand Cayman. This was our second time visiting the island. We brought our 14 month old son. The apartment was perfect, lots of room to run around! Thank you for your hospitality.” D.S.,J.S.&J.S., Louisville, Kentucky, USA (November 21, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: We have thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Grand Cayman and your lovely inn. The Turtle Nest Inn is even more beautiful than the website, which is how we found you. We loved our oceanfront suite – great sunrises, constant breezes and the sound of the waves, all so very relaxing! We feel like we had our own slice of paradise this week and know that when we’re able to return to the Cayman Islands, there’s nowhere else we’d rather stay. This is a great place for those seeking a friendly atmosphere, natural beauty and an escape from the crowds. In this day and age, we don’t often have experiences that exceed our expectations, but that’s been the case for us. We loved the atmosphere you’ve created and know that so much hard work goes on behind the scenes, 7-days a week, to make it all that it is. You run a very classy operation with obvious attention to details, large and small. We plan to return in a year or so and Mark says that next time, he’s going to bring a big book to read and never leave the grounds of the Inn! Thank you! Loved the Inn pets – felt like home!” K.M.&M.M., East Hartford, Connecticut, USA (November 21, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: There is so much to say, and as always, there is so little time to say it! But I can say this : everything at Turtle Nest was as ‘advertised’ (marketing lingo!) And More! It has truly been a pleasure meeting both of you and staying with you – I ‘hope’ to stay with you again. Warmest regards.” W.W., Columbia, South Carolina, USA (November 20, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain, you must feel very proud of this wonderful inn you run. We have enjoyed our stay here, this is our first to the Caymans, and staying here at Turtle Nest Inn was the ‘icing on the cake’. We will return to England with such fond memories and look forward to returning one day. Thanks for everything & Merry Xmas & New Year.” R.G.&S.G., Bristol, England, UK (November 19, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: Didn’t get a chance to write in the book, but wanted to tell you what a great time we had on our visit. You never know how people will like a place that you recommend to them — but they all were thrilled. The Lynchs, Harrells and the Rileys couldn’t say enough good things about the Inn. They are already asking me to set up a trip for next year. Thanks for making me look good. Alain, missed seeing you this year, but perhaps next time.” R.S.&K.S., Ewing, New Jersey, USA (November 10, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: We had a wonderful time at your beautiful place. Our friends showed us pictures and told us how wonderful everything was — but when we saw it, it was better than we could have ever imagined. We hope to be back. Fondly.” M.L.&M.L., Ewing, New Jersey, USA (November 10, 2003)
“Thank you for all your generosity and advice, and for making this honeymoon a good introduction into married life. We’ll be back in a few years to see how Turtle Nest and the Caymans are faring.” S.D.&S.D., Alexandria, Virginia, USA (November 10, 2003)
“Marleine, we had a wonderful time. The accommodations were outstanding! We will certainly be coming back soon!” B.R.&L.R., Marlton, New Jersey, USA (November 10, 2003)
“We’re feeling very melancholic leaving today. Our second visit to Turtle Nest Inn was as wonderful as our first! Hoping to make this an annual event. Everything was perfect — except we missed Alain. See you both next year. Fondly.” M.K.&D.K., Lambertville, New Jersey, USA (November 10, 2003)
“Our first visit to your charming Inn. We enjoyed your hospitality and charm, also the bit of French. Looking forward to returning over and over again. Merci beaucoup. Till the next time.” B.H.&R.H., Titusville, New Jersey, USA (November 10, 2003)
“Tusen fable hil Marleine and Alain for ef kjempehoselig opphold. We haper a homme hilbake! And just in case you are not fluent in Norwegian, we’ll do the English version: Thank you very much Marleine and Alain for a great stay. We hope to be back! This is a wonderful place, and more than lived up to our expectations. Thanks again! P.S. Special thanks to Vitamine (the cat)! We would love to take you home with us.” E.S.&M.S., Oslo, Norway (November 7, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine (and staff): We enjoyed your hospitality & accommodations so very much! Everything was perfect! We’re sorry we missed your weekly dinners, so we’ll have to come back to Bodden Town and beautiful Cayman.” B.W.,P.C.,G.P.,R.S.&G.R., San Diego, California, USA (November 4, 2003)
“Thank you so much for a fabulous time! The condo was incredible as was the beach & pool! Thank you!” M.F.&S.F., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (November 2, 2003)
“Dear Turtle Nest Family: A longtime between visits and we are happy to be with you again…the most kind and welcoming hosts…the Inn and property are looking great…our grandson, Kieran, calls this ‘our condo’…Merci mille fois et à bientôt!” D.H.&J.H., Paget, Bermuda (November 2, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Our second time here and definitely not our last!! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality — it feels just like being at home at Turtle Nest Inn, and you could not have made us more welcome! The snorkelling, as ever, was superb and we are leaving with memories that will live with us forever. Thanks again — à bientôt!!” N.F.,P.F.,A.F.&B.F., Burscough, Lancs, UK (October 31, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful vacation and we both agree that you both are terrific hosts. Thank you for inviting us to dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed your company and the Indian food was some of the best we have ever had. The inn is a very relaxing place and a beautiful place, we are so glad we chose it to stay at. Thanks again!” K.B.&J.B., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (October 31, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thanks for helping to make my birthday a very special memory! Your inn is totally charming, and with any luck at all I’ll be back, for another evening glass of wine, listening to the surf on the reef…Au revoir.” W.E., Anchorage, Alaska, USA (October 30, 2003)
“Ce sera un commentaire en français! C’est un très bel endroit. Vous avez réalisé un rêve pour vous et pour vos clients. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié votre accueil, votre présence, votre disponibilité. Nous reviendrons c’est sûr! Merci pour tout. Bravo aussi pour votre efficacité et votre sypathique bonne humeur. Merci pour le petit havre de paix et à bientôt.” A.F.&J.G., Montréal, Québec, Canada (le 29 octobre 2003)
(Translated from the French, above) “This comment will be in French. This is a beautiful spot. You have turned a dream into reality both for yourselves and your guests. We very much appreciated your welcome, your presence, and your hospitality. We’ll be back for sure. Thanks for everything, and bravo for your efficiency and pleasant good humour. Thanks for this little harbour of peace, and we’ll see you soon.” A.F.&J.G., Montréal, Québec, Canada (October 29, 2003)
“Thank you for a wonderful time. We enjoyed our time on the island and particularly enjoyed our time at the Inn. We do a lot of travelling and this is one of the best places we have stayed in.” T.G.&J.G., Calgary, Alberta, Canada (October 29, 2003)
“To our new friends: Your Inn was simply wonderful. This was our 8th time to the Island, however our first to your Inn. It was so much like home. Thanks so much for everything you did for us. You made our whole family feel warm. Apt 7, 8 & 3 were always clean & super nice. Thanks again for making our whole family feel welcomed. We shall be back in March. Our home in Texas is your home. ‘Come anytime!’ All the special touches were perfect. You both make such a wonderful couple. ‘May God continue to bless you both forever!!!!’ Your place is better than the Westin & Seven Mile Beach! It does not get any better than Turtle Nest Inn!” L.S.,D.S.&L.S., Houston, Texas, USA (October 26, 2003)
“We enjoyed our stay very much. The Inn is beautiful & so clean. Very quiet & serene. Hope to see you again soon.” N.W.&P.W., Miami, Florida, USA (October 25, 2003)
“Thanks for the wonderful place to stay. Couldn’t think of a better honeymoon location. Hope to be back soon!” M.S.&H.S., Austin, Texas, USA (October 24, 2003)
“As if we were visiting friends at their home. If you needed something, all you had to do was ask. Great place, great location. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Cayman.” A.S.&T.S., River Ridge, Louisiana, USA (October 23, 2003)
“Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. It was everything my brother said it would be, and more. We are taking with us some wonderful memories. We’ll be back soon. Love…” B.B.&M.B., Roseville, California, USA (October 22, 2003)
“What an awesome 1st time experience!! Apt #4 is the best. We get dibs on Apt #4 next time. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and Friday night Tapas were great. See you next time.” G.P.&L.P., Granite Bay, California, USA (October 22, 2003)
“We had a great time!! It was wonderful. See ya next year!!” R.W.&K.W., Houston, Texas, USA (October 22, 2003)
“Thank you so much for your hospitality. This is truly a home away from home and paradise as well. The Nest will hold fond memories for us and after being to other hotels on the island, this one stands in a class of its own. Looking forward to our next visit. Love…” A.C.&E.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (October 20, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We feel so lucky to have discovered your ‘paradise’. Our only regret is missing the terrace Tapas. Thank you for everything.” J.H.&A.H., Winter Park, Florida, USA (October 19, 2003)
“This was my return visit to Turtle Nest Inn. If you’re seeking a place to stay on Grand Cayman & have high standards for vacation comfort, look no further. Great hosts, friendly guests, clean accommodations and the view…well, you’ll have to come see for yourself. Thank you again Alain & Marleine. May you enjoy many years of peace and happiness. Best regards…” S.M., Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, USA (October 18, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in the right place! We felt right at home. Thank you for your hospitality. We will be back!!” P.F.&J.G., Memphis, Tennessee, USA (October 18, 2003)
“From the warm welcome with island charm to the great service and wonderful personalities here at Turtle Nest Inn, I will enjoy and look forward to returning & spending some more time with both of you, Marleine & Alain.” K.G., Daytona Beach, Florida, USA (October 17, 2003)
“Arrived a tired, stressed-out mom in need of a vacation with her husband that we haven’t had since our honeymoon 5 years ago! We are leaving relaxed, tanned and with fond memories of our island getaway! Thank you for being so gracious and kind to us (the lovely French accent doesn’t hurt!), we will be back…but with our daughters next time. I miss them too much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” J.K.&S.K., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA (October 17, 2003)
“This was a lot more wonderful than we thought. Peaceful, quiet, elegant, clean, fully equipped with anything you want. Cannot ask for anything more. I will never stay in a hotel again in the Cayman Islands. It’s like a home away from home. Thaks you so much.” V.B.&H.C., Manasses, Virginia, USA (October 16, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: You have been so incredibly generous & kind. Our stay in your paradise was too short, but we vow to return again to your establishment. The snorkeling was incredible & just 50 feet from our apartment. Thank you for loaning us the videos, cooler, & snorkel equipment while we were here. You have a gorgeous establishment. (Celebrating our 1-year anniversary and 4-month pregnancy!!) Fondly…” J.P.&L.P., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (October 13, 2003)
“Thank you for our home in the Caymans. It is too hard to leave. We’ve decided to return on our 1st anniversary if that’d be all right with you. We love this place.” V.P.&S.P., Wenatchee, Washington, USA (October 12, 2003)
“What a perfect place you have created! We enjoyed the spacious apartment; the special touches set you apart from the Grand Cayman ‘crowd’. We had everything we needed…and more! Meeting other guests at the terrace dinner was a special treat. We look forward to our next stay. We hope that will be soon. Thanks you for everything. We felt so at home.” B.T.,I.T.&Z.T., West End, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands (October 10, 2003)
“Once again I have to make myself pack up and leave. This is made bearable only by the thought that I will return again as soon as I can. The terrace dinner was more delicious than I could ever imagine! We so enjoyed meeting the other guests and the food was perfect! At home I will close my eyes and remember, when the daily grind starts to get to me. Until next time…” P.M.,B.T.&J.N., Social Circle, Georgia, USA (October 10, 2003)
“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Your excellent customer service, charming personalities, and attention to detail made this stay special. The Indian Night was terrific. The view, your landscaping, our suite, and of course the pets are a special feature of Turtle Nest.” C.S.&J.S., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (October 9, 2003)
“The Turtle Nest Inn was great. This was my first trip to Grand Cayman and we had a very enjoyable time. Thank you for making my trip wonderful!” B.W., Oakland, California, USA (October 8, 2003)
“Thank you so much for the awesome stay here at the the Turtle Nest. This was our first time to the Cayman Islands and not our last. This trip was our honeymoon, our room was awesome, the view was great. Thanks so much, from the Newly Weds.” A.B.&S.D., Hobart, Indiana, USA (October 6, 2003)
“The accommodations were great, the view fabulous, & Blackie & Vitamine are wonderful bonuses. Thank you for all the pertinent information on what to do, where to eat, etc.” A.S.&P.S., Stateline, Nevada, USA (October 4, 2003)
“Turtle Nest Inn is great! All of what we expected & more! Great Host & Hostess! Animals wonderful too!! We will be back.” D.W.&B.W., Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA (October 4, 2003)
“The Turtle Nest is a wonderful place to stay. Thank you for making us so comfortable and we really appreciated the movies and borrowing the cooler. See you next time!” L.A., Hartford, Connecticut, USA (October 2, 2003)
“Thank you guys for a wonderful stay. Blackie & Vitamine made me feel like I was home! I will definitely be back again hopefully for a longer stay.” J.A., Danby, Vermont, USA (October 2, 2003)
“Had a wonderful stay at Turtle Nest. A perfect mix of quiet relaxation and fun!! Will miss the kitty very much — she brought an air of home to the pool! Thanks for everything..” K.A.&M.O., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (October 1, 2003)
“Just wanted to let you know I absolutely enjoyed my stay at the Inn and loved the facilities. Am looking forward to a repeat soon! You are both lovely people and your kindness makes the atmosphere and comfort beyond description. Hugs to Vitamine and Blackie, too.” L.L., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (September 29, 2003)
“Lori and I had the best time! You never disappoint — unlike the weather!! Thank you again. Until next year!” S.R., Wenham, Massachusetts, USA (September 29, 2003)
“We had the best time here. Our three-day honeymoon could not have been more exciting. Congratulations on a great place!” S.H.&D.H., Sterling, Virginia, USA (September 24, 2003)
“We had a great time. The apartment was perfect and sooo clean. The view from the bedroom & living room awesome. This was better than we expected when we booked your Inn online. If we should ever have a chance to come back, Turtle Nest Inn would be the place.” Y.S.&J.S., West Palm Beach, Florida, USA (September 23, 2003)
“This is the cleanest, best-maintained inn at which we’ve ever had the pleasure to stay. Great snorkeling, too. If we come back to Grand Cayman, we’ll come back here.” L.B.&E.P., Alexandria, Virginia, USA (September 23, 2003)
“Have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Love the location & amenities.” C.K.&C.K., Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA (September 22, 2003)
“Everything here was perfect! Being able to wake up & see the ocean from our bedroom window was breathtaking.” N.H.&E.H., Barnardsville, North Carolina, USA (September 22, 2003)
“A true delight. Well appointed hotel, most hospitable hosts.” A.K.&G.M., Asheville, North Carolina, USA (September 21, 2003)
“Paradise, can it be all I heard it was…I close my eyes & maybe i’m already there!! Thanks much for everything. After our cruise here 9 years ago we said we’d come back & finally made it (Amazing how children slow your plans down somewhat.) Forget 7MB, this here’s the place. Thanks to everyone at The Lighthouse (restaurant) for 3 of our meals; finally Wolfdales in Lake Tahoe have met their match. Sad to leave but it gives us a reason to return.” P.M.&C.M., Galt, California, USA (September 17, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: Ace and I feel so very fortunate to have discovered your perfectly lovely inn for our 25th wedding anniversary celebratory getaway. And getaway it was! The weather was oh! so cooperative, the snorkeling fine, the other guests charming & fun, and the view from our room quite wonderful. We will always remember our first visit with you as one of our most romantic weeks. Thank you so very much!. Sincerely…” A.T.&P.T., Norfolk, Virginia, USA (September 15, 2003)
“Words cannot express how wonderful our short stay here was. See you next year.” P.O.&S.O., Heelands, Milton Keynes, UK (September 14, 2003)
“What a wonderful time we had! Back to reality, but we’ll be back! Enjoyed every minute here, and on the Island. Had some good laughs around the pool with the other guests. Thanks again and we’ll see you real soon.” C.H.&L.H., Hugganum, Connecticut, USA (September 13, 2003)
“Once again our time to leave has come too fast. Thanks for all the fun. Every year is always a new experience. The inn offers new friendships & lots of fun. We will start counting our days for next year’s return. There is no better place in the world than the beachfront pool. You are wonderful hosts. Hope they let you return to the Gateway of India (restaurant), but it was a good time. Maybe next time we can do the ‘night tour of the cemetary’. Our week here always serves as a renewal for Jim & I. Please take care & enjoy life. Until next September.” J.I.&L.I., Angier, North Carolina, USA (September 13, 2003)
“We had a most wonderful stay at Turtle Nest Inn. Very romantic, very quiet. Exactly what we needed and wanted. Thanks ever so much. Hope to be back again.” L.R.&J.R., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (September 10, 2003)
“Turtle Nest Inn has been a great place to stay — exactly the kind of holiday I was after, with Alain & Marleine being great hosts. The atmosphere & setting were perfect. The Caymans are a beautiful place and I’ll definitely be back to the Inn.” S.F., Gravesend, Kent, UK (September 10, 2003)
“Thank you for sharing your wonderful inn & island with us — we had a fabulous time. Our dinner advenure with you was a blast! It was a vaction to remember. Always…” T.K.&M.K., Chandler, Arizona, USA (September 10, 2003)
“Thanks for a wonderful stay and great tip: Rum Point. Enjoyed it!” S.S.,S.S.&L.S., Augusta, Georgia, USA (September 8, 2003)
“We could not have picked a better spot, the world over, for celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary. We got everything we wanted: peace, quiet, beautiful palm trees, and the absolutely exquisite ambiance of your Inn. We love the pool, the sea, the friendly pets — everything! Nothing was missing. Thank you so much! P.S. We certainly wouldn’t stay any place else on the island!” P.T.&E.T., Baltimore, Maryland, USA (September 6, 2003)
“Thank you for your kindness and for making our first trip to Grand Cayman so enjoyable! We had a great time here on our honeymoon and hope to return again! The Turtle Nest Inn was a perfect place to stay on the island; we’re glad we chose to stay here! I always looked forward to seeing Blackie — he also made us feel welcome! Thanks again for everything, we hope to return!” C.W.&T.W., Columbus, Ohio, USA (September 6, 2003)
“Have had a wonderful stay, and the Turtle Nest Inn just made it. Alain could not have been more helpful. Thanks a lot for everything!!” S.B.&D.R., Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (September 6, 2003)
“Was great! Thanks for the warm Cayman hospitality. We’ve been truly spoiled, which makes our next vacation that much more difficult to plan. But tell Vitamine (the Inn cat), Blackie (the Inn dog), and Cheetah (Blackie’s friend) that we’ll be back. There’s no place like TNI!” S.K.&L.K., Washington, D.C., USA (September 2, 2003)
“Dear Alain: We thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed our stay and all your recommendations. Hope to stay in touch and be back soon. The kids felt right at home. Thanks! P.S. Sorry we missed the Indian Night.” N.P.,D.P.,K.P.&T.P., Greenwich, Connecticut, USA (September 2, 2003
“My fifth or sixth stay. As always it’s wonderful, a true treasure in paradise! Thanks for everything. I’ll return as always!” D.P., Richmond, Virginia, USA (September 1, 2003)
“Always a pleasure to stay at Turtle Nest Inn. Can’t wait to return.” T.S., Richmond, Virginia, USA (September 1, 2003)
“Well, we’re finally married! Turtle Nest Inn offered the perfect ambience for our honeymoon. It is small, intimate, elegant & away from the tourist trap. Perfect start to our married life! A fantastic alternative to the oh so mundane 7-mile strip, been there, done that. Thanks for providing this beautiful setting!” A.S.&D.S., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (August 31, 2003)
“Our first family vacation was absolutely wonderful and relaxing. We really enjoyed all of the time we spent — including our first tropical wave. We hope to come back.” R.M.,S.M.&L.M., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, USA (August 30, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Intimacy indeed. You all treated us absolutely famously. Great place. Look forward to recommending you highly to all we know & to return ourselves. God Bless…” S.G.,M.G.&J.G., Port Burke, Virginia, USA (August 24, 2003)
“Best place we’ve stayed in the islands. We will return as soon as we can.” J.S.&S.C., New York, New York, USA (August 23, 2003)
“Our trip this time was the best ever (in the 11 years I’ve been coming to Cayman!) and we will definitely return as soon as we are able to. The snorkeling out back was superb. We’ll be back! (The animals were great, too!) Anyone who has the privilege of staying at Turtle Nest is very lucky indeed! It’s the best on the island, no doubt!” J.C.&B.M., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (August 21, 2003)
“Thank you for a wonderful, gorgeous time! You took magnificient care of us — it will not be forgotten.” B.G.&K.G., Baltimore, Maryland, USA (August 19, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We had a wonderful time at the Turtle Nest Inn. Our whole family enjoyed the great facilities and the personal attention to us by you both. We’ll be back!” D.B.&G.B., Bonita Springs, Florida, USA (August 18, 2003)
“This is a wonderful place & the perfect getaway — especially for a couple needing an escape. The privacy is great & overall we highly recommend Turtle Nest Inn.” D.A.&K.A., Stow, Ohio, USA (August 18, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thanks for making our wedding & honeymoon destination such a pleasure. You have a beautiful inn & are wonderful hosts.” J.W.&K.W., Kansas City, Missouri, USA (August 16, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Once again (4 years now!), we have to write something in your Guest Book. It’s not the writing that we don’t like, it’s the fact that it means we’re leaving that we don’t like. As always, we had a wonderful, relaxing time here especially since it was spent with firends who all met here! (Hope we didn’t stir things up too much!) Thanks again for a great time, a great place, and for being great hosts!” A.R.&L.R., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (August 16, 2003)
“Alain, Marleine: There are a lot of other places that I would to see, and have seen, or been to. However this place keeps drawing me back. It’s the people not just the inn. Here you have your own little paradise, your own little island. I love it and will miss it always.” S.B.&R.B., Manville, New Jersey, USA (August 16, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We love it here. Your Inn is exactly the kind of digs we enjoy. It’s just what we wanted — quiet, uncrowded beach, no ‘madding’ crowds, and warm, welcoming hosts. To paraphrase a line from Field of Dreams, ‘Is this heaven? No, this is Turtle Nest Inn.'” M.W.&R.W., Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA (August 14, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We both had a lovely holiday. We got out of it exactly why we came — peace, relaxation and excellent accommodations (and sun of course). Facilities were great and we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you. Many thanks for your hospitality. Best wishes…” T.R.&L.R., Leicestershire, England, UK (August 13, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for such a wonderful time. Your inn was the perfect way to end our honeymoon! We will definitely be back! See you next year (hopefully)!” A.D.&R.D., San Diego, California, USA (August 12, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for making our stay very special! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our honeymoon. Everything was wonderful, we will definitely come back! Great view, room service, perks, everything! Thanks again! Cheers!” M.S.&S.S., Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA (August 12, 2003)
“To Alain & Marleine: Thank you for our wonderful stay at your (our) home away from home. You were so helpful on the phone and seemed to remember us even though we hadn’t been here in a year & a half. We look forward to seeing you again soon.” S.R.,B.R.&A.G., East Troy, Wisconsin, USA (August 9, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: What a beautiful place to spend our honeymoon. The service was excellent and you maintain the property wonderfully! Our room (#7) had a wonderful view. Thank you.” C.L.&B.L., Kokomo, Indiana, USA (August 9, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: What a wonderful place! We have really enjoyed our stay! This was our daughter Emily’s 1st visit to Grand Cayman, and her 1st snorkeling trip was right out front. We hope to come back next year when she will be old enough to scuba. Your inn is superb and the service outstanding. It was so nice sitting by the pool and watching the waves. I can only think of one complaint, and that is a certain rooster who starts at 4:30 every morning! Perhaps you could find him and roast him?” B.B.,C.B.&E.B., Sugar Land, Texas, USA (August 7, 2003)
“À vous deux qui avez su nous acceuillir avec chaleur dans votre ‘monde’. Mille mercis!! La Veuve Cliquot a merveilleusement bouclé un séjour mémorable. Quoique nous n’ayons pas une auberge à St. Catherines, nous avons une demeure qui a grandement hâte de vous acceuillir. Aurevoir chers amis et, je l’espère, à bientôt.” D.M.,A.M.&S.M., St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada (le 6 août 2003)
(Translated from the French, above) “To the two of you who welcomed us so warmly into your ‘world’. A thousand thanks!! La Veuve Cliquot (champagne) was a marvellous ending to a memorable stay. Although we don’t have an inn in St. Catherines, we do have a home very ready to welcome you. So long, dear friends, we hope to see you again soon.” D.M.,A.M.&S.M., St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada (August 6, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: The Turtle Nest was an absolutely fabulous way to spend our honeymoon. From the Tuesday evening terrace dinner on the first night, I knew we were in the right place. Your hospitality and beautiful inn were very appreciated. Thank you so much!” J.E.&K.H., Iowa City, Iowa, USA (August 6, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: What a blessing it is for Steve and I to spend our first week of marriage here. Our apartment was wonderful, the view beautiful and the memories we’ve made priceless. Your hospitality and generosity were welcoming. We appreciate all the effort and hard work you and your staff put towards making your home our home for a short time! We thank you and can’t wait to come back!” S.R.&M.R., Avon, Indiana, USA (August 4, 2003)
“Thank you both for a peace-filled vacation we will always remember! The unusually detailed and inviting website was mirrored by the unusually beautiful apartment(s), quiet, tranquil pool, and daily snorkeling a few feet away. Thank you for having the concept of ‘last-minute specials’ which enabled us to come. Your personalized attentiveness (e.g., daily newspaper, a first in our many years of Caribbean travel), Bodden Town neighbors (2 great meals at The Edge with 10% discount), and proximity to the Botanic Park and other retreats-away-from-7-mile-beach was ideal. On an island at risk of losing its shoreline and initimacy, your small, human-scale inn stands out! We plan to return, and wish you & Blackie & yellow cat a happy August!” S.M.&F.M., Arlington, Massachusetts, USA (August 3, 2003)
“What a perfect retreat from our busy and hectic lives at home! This will be our last romantic getaway for a little bit, as we will be preparing for our new arrival to our family. As such, it was wonderful being here in paradise without a care in the world and being able to relax and enjoy ourselves in such a beautiful place. Thank you for everything.” A.W.&S.W., Eagleville, Pennsylvania, USA (August 2, 2003)
“We really enjoyed our stay at Turtle Nest Inn. We felt like we were staying at a friend’s place rather than a Hotel or Condo. We will definitely recommend Turtle Nest to anyone planning on spending time in GC. Thanks for everything! ” E.M.&C.M., Dallas, Texas, USA (August 2, 2003)
“This was the absolute perfect place to have our honeymoon! We had a wonderful time even after a surprise extension of our honeymoon. Matt and I loved the animals. We would highly recommend Turtle Nest Inn to anyone! We hope to come back again soon. Thanks for everything!” M.T.&R.T., Plainfield, Indiana, USA (July 31, 2003)
“We really enjoyed our few days with you both before and after we spent time on the Aggressor, on Little Cayman, & Cayman Brac. Next time we return we will definitely stay here also.” R.C.&C.C., Long Grove, Illinois, USA (July 31, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: When we were planning our family vacation this year our children — Lenore and Zack — said what about Cayman again?! We though it was a great idea and so we’ve spent our second stay here — like our first — with you at Turtle Nest Inn. Everything was as beautiful and relaxing as we remembered. We all enjoyed the snorkeling and the two delicious dinners!…Thanks for your wonderful hospitality and all your suggestions. We all thought the new Thai restaurant was fabulous. The housekeeping was tops…Best wishes for continued happiness and success in your tropical paradise.” C.M.,M.M.,L.M.&Z.M., Oberlin, Ohio, USA (July 30, 2003)
“We had an excellent time here at the Turtle Nest during our honeymoon. It was romantic to be away from all the hubub of the city, but close enough to enjoy when we wanted to. Your beach is beautiful & the snorkeling is great right outside! We loved the ‘Tapas’ night and our wonderful hosts! We plan to be back!!” A.Z.&B.Z., Redmond, Washington, USA (July 29, 2003)
“The five nights my husband and I spent here was the best hotel experience we have ever had. We adored the location, and we plan on returning very soon. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful!” S.B.&B.B., Lexington, Kentucky, USA (July 28, 2003)
“We had such a wonderfully relaxing week. The sounds, the sea, the sky — all breathtaking. We were glad to be off the beaten track, but within close proximity to George Town and East End. We hope to be back.” J.N.,D.N.&N.N., Alexandria, Virginia, USA (July 27, 2003)
“What a wonderful, relaxing week we had at your beautiful inn & on your wonderful island. The room was great, the dinner Friday night was delicious, & the view from our balcony & from your lovely pool was beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & will recommend your wonderful inn to our friends. Take care!” J.A.&J.A., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (July 27, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time! It was very beautiful. We never relaxed so much. We look forward to coming back soon!” P.T.&S.T., Chicago, Illinois, USA (July 26, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Seven days ago Doug and I arrived with great anticipation for fun, beauty, a memorable wedding, and new adventure. However, we are leaving with so much more. Your gracious hospitality is second to none, your Inn is heaven on earth, all of our expectations were more than met, and we are thrilled to have the two of you for friends. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. And we will be back. Much love…” J.M.&D.M., Columbia, South Carolina, USA (July 21, 2003)
“This has been the most unbelievable week. Your inn is so beautiful and charming, your food is the best on the island, and your hospitality is unmatched. Thank you so much for all your work in making this week possible for all of us here. We look forward to coming back some day!” K.L.&A.L., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (July 20, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: It has been the very best week of my life!! Phillip and I had the wedding of our dreams, which I think is rare. Thank you both so much for making it possible! We will look forward to spending many more occasions with you both at this beautiful Inn. Many, many thanks!’ J.A.&P.A., Decatur, Georgia, USA (July 20, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for having us. We had a wonderful time at the Inn! Thanks for all of your hard work for our friends’ wedding. We will always remember the good times here.” E.M.&T.M., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (July 20, 2003)
“We had the time of our lives this week and will return as soon as we can. Thank you so much for all the detail you take to make sure your guests enjoy their stay. This Inn is top-notch! Goodbye Vitamine (the cat)! Much love…” J.K.&T.K., Atlanta, Georgia, USA (july 20, 2003)
“We will cherish the memories of my sister’s wedding here at the Inn. Alain & Marleine, you went way above the call of duty to make sure that our week here was perfect. We stayed several years ago, and we will be back!” E.H.&T.H., Decatur, Georgia, USA (July 20, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: This place ‘restores our souls’. Thank you so much for giving not only Joanna and Phillip a beautiful wedding, but everyone a memorable time as well.” P.A.&G.A., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (July 20, 2003)
“Thanks so much for a wonderful honeymoon. The comfort and privacy of Turtle Nest Inn made our honeymoon unforgettable. Thanks again.” G.D.&K.D., Morgantown, West Virginia, USA (July 17, 2003)
“We’re convinced Turtle Nest Inn is the best place in the whole Caribbean!! The 7 days were exquisite. Thank you. Our 25th anniversary couldn’t have been more perfect. You have a slice of heaven here. Don’t work too hard. We hope to see you again. Enjoy…” T.M.&M.M., Detroit, Michigan, USA (July 15, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for making our 25th anniversary very special. It really felt like home away from home. We hope to be back some day & will certainly recommend Turtle Nest Inn to all of our friends.” J.K.&V.K., Ilwaco, Washington, USA (July 14, 2003)
“We loved Turtle Nest Inn. The apartment was charmingly decorated and well appointed. The terrace dinner was superb and our hosts were charming. A perfect place for R&R.” N.F.&T.F., Arlington, Massachusetts, USA (July 13, 2003)
“Turtle Nest Inn was a wonderful vacation for us. You made us feel like special family in paradise. God bless you both. Hope to be back. Room service excellent — thank you, girls.” B.K.&C.K., Irwin, Pennsylvania, USA (July 13, 2003)
“Turtle Nest Inn is a special place because it proves that dreams can come true. It is inspiring to know that two people from North America had a vision for a tropical, personal hideaway in one of the most gorgeous places on Earth, and then actually made it happen! I am so impressed, not to mention a bit envious. Our family had a lovely time here, despite Tropical Storm Claudette. We’ll be back as soon as time & money allow.” M.B.,R.S.,E.S.&M.S., Tucson, Arizona, USA (July 13, 2003)
“Great time, as always. Even though (Tropical Storm) Claudette cost us a day, we’ll always remember it. Enjoyed sharing a glass of wine & the local mango!” C.N., Pittsford, New York, USA (July 12, 2003)
“It always feels like we are staying with friends. Thanks again for your hospitality. Will be back.” M.N., Pittsford, New York, USA (July 12, 2003)
“I had a great time here! I will miss your pets Vitamine, Blackie, and Beatrice! I can’t wait to come back.” M.N., Pittsford, New York, USA (July 12, 2003)
“I loved your pets! Especially Vitamine! She is soooo adorable! Hopefully we will stay here next time!! Tell Vitamine we will miss her (especially my dad)!!” M.N., Pittsford, New York, USA (July 12, 2003)
“Very nice place!! The room service was fantastic. The owners are very friendly and go the extra mile to try and make you feel comfortable. Thank you for a great time!!” E.D.&C.D., Westminster, Colorado, USA (July 11, 2003)
“The stay was great and the weather beautiful. This being our second time here at the Turtle Nest Inn and Grand Cayman, we felt like we were home. We hope to come again and of course stay here. Thanks for welcoming us again.” J.F.&T.F., Richmond, Virginia, USA (July 9, 2003)
“Had a lovely stay — great, friendly, clean suite & facilities. Many thanks for helping make our first trip to Grand Cayman a good one!” D.R.,R.R.&E.R., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (July 9, 2003)
“Everything was great! Thanks for making our stay on Grand Cayman our best trip yet.” F.J.&W.J., Leland, North Carolina, USA (July 7, 2003)
“What a nice place! Being comfortable to rest, to sleep, to live. Hearing the ocean, seeing the waves, swimming in the pool and in the salt ocean. We enjoyed very friendly service from Deborah. Sorry that we have to leave! Thank you and good-bye.” H.F.&D.F., Bielefeld, Germany (July 5, 2003)
“Such a relaxing place. Loved reading my book by the pool with crashing ocean in the background. Helpful staff. Welcoming place. Loved Apt 9. A nice quiet refuge from 7-mile beach which we are about to move to (we have a timeshare there). We’ll surely return. Two suggestions: Need a mirror to get out of driveway; Need a ‘channel’ to access snorkeling site. The high grass, low visibility made me uncomfortable getting in. Tripped over coral a few times. If a 5-foot swatch could be cleared & marked it would be a lot more fun getting in. As we are snorkelers, this would have been great for me! Thanks for a nice time — rooms are well-supplied & convenient. See you again.” J.L.&G.L., Sandy Hook, Connecticut, USA (July 5, 2003)
“Our second trip to Grand Cayman, the first being our honeymoon 15 years ago! We loved the Turtle Nest Inn — nice snorkeling out front (we’ll e-mail some pictures) and a lovely setting. We enjoyed the island too: Stingray City, snorkeling everywhere, the Botanical Gardens, the Turtle Farm — we did it all! Thanks so much for a wonderful time. We’ll be back — with the kids!” C.S.&G.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (July 4, 2003)
“Our 3rd trip to the Caymans — George’s 2nd trip here to Turtle Nest Inn (he came in December). Had a great time as always, love the island. Am sure we’ll be back! Thank you.” G.F.&D.F., Johnson City, Tennessee, USA (July 1, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: What a fantastic vacation we’ve had. Favorite activities were Stingray City with Captain Dexter (WOW!), snorkeling at Eden Rock, the Botanical Gardens, & swimming at Smith’s Cove. We enjoyed eating at Durty Reid’s and the Edge. We have Henry to thank for finding the Turtle Nest Inn for us on the Internet. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place. Deb and Dave were terrific! After being here 10 days, we all wished we had another week. We will definitely return!” J.S.,H.S.,C.S.,&A.S., Newport News, Virginia, USA (July 1, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We had a wonderful time. Everyone was very nice and made us feel welcome. Thank you!” J.C.&K.C., Scottsburg, Indiana, USA (June 30, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: It was such a beautiful visit! We love the Turtle Nest Inn and really appreciated Dave & Deborah’s hospitality. We feel so relaxed and rejuvenated and can’t wait for our next visit! Fondly…” J.C.&S.C., Houston, Texas, USA (June 29, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness! We definitely chose the best place on the island for our stay and don’t want to leave! We are already planning to come back again.” S.D.&G.D., Columbus, Maryland, USA (June 28, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: From two tired souls that are going home renewed…Thank you.” CS.&T.S., Gray, Tennessee, USA (June 28, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: Rain or shine, (and we experienced both!), the Cayman Islands are wonderful, and the Turtle Nest Inn is the best! We breakfasted each morning on our terrace outside Unit #4, watching the waves roll across the reef and the playful dogs romping in the sand. Not only did Mike and I celebrate 32 years of marriage this week, but we introduced our son-in-law of 8 months to Cayman Islands with his bride, our daughter Joy. Each day brought new & beautiful sights, but our favorite moments of this visit were horseback riding on the beach & swimming with stingrays with Captain Dexter. This is the 5th time that Mike and I have vacationed on Grand Cayman, and our second stay at Turtle Nest Inn. We missed seeing Alain and Marleine, but it was fun to meet Dave & Deb, and they were so helpful and friendly. Mike and I feel so truly blessed to be able to travel with our precious family to see the beauty of God’s creation. ‘This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.’ – Psalm 118:24” M.W.&S.W., Houston, Texas, USA (June 28, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We loved our stay! What a perfect way to start our marriage! We will be back!” B.F.&R.F., Denver, Colorado, USA (June 27, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The accomodations are lovely, and the crowing roosters got us up and going early! Vitamine was particularly entertaining; she hung out with us by the pool, in our room while we watched it rain one afternoon, and her gymnastics on the cedar tree were hilarious! Dave and Deb took such good care of us. Thank you for a super honeymoon experience.” D.C.&S.C., Houston, Texas, USA (June 25, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We had a lovely and relaxing visit. Dave & Deb were WONDERFUL. We laughed, sunned, and smiled. We will return (as soon as possible).” J.P.&T.P., Canton, Ohio, USA (June 24, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We had an awesome time here on the island and at the Turtle Nest. Thank you for everything! Grand Cayman is soo beautiful. We hope to come back and stay here again! Thanks a bunch!” M.D.&S.D., Nashville, Tennessee, USA (June 22, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: Grand Cayman has greatly changed in the 25 years since we honeymooned here in June of 1978, but the wonderful hospitality and the friendly people have remained steady. David and Deborah were gracious hosts and very helpful with recommendations for snorkeling, eating, and shopping. The housekeeping staff did an excellent job and the inn and complex are so well-kept. The information in the black binder is extremely useful and a great idea, along with the book and video ‘library.’ My initial dismay at not being on Sevn Mile Beach was quickly replaced by the graciousness of David and Deborah, and the tranquility of our stay on this lovely island while at Turle Nest Inn. We hope to return to Grand Cayman and look forward to a week as lovely and peaceful as this one.” J.G.&R.G., Mangham, LA, USA (June 22, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: Many thanks for the wonderful hospitality of Dave and Deb. They made our stay great. Snorkeling at Smith Cove and Eden Rock was wonderful!” L.F,R.F,&G.F., Stamford, England, UK (June 22, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We had wonderful stay at Turtle Nest Inn – a wonderful change of scenery from our timeshare on Seven Mile Beach! We enjoyed our very relaxing stay here and the beautiful ocean view.” J.C,S.C,.&I.C., Mandeville, LA, USA (June 21, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We had a great time here, it is very quiet, like home. For our honeymoon we couldn’t have chosen a better place. It will be a lifetime memory of your Inn. The people here are great, the service is great, and…it’s all great. I hope that we will return here, and it’s sure that if we come, we will be your guests. We thank you for everything. Grazie di tutto e speriamo di rivederci presto!” C.B.&M.B., Rome, Italy (June 17, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: Quiet, home-like atmosphere. Great snorkeling. Would definitely recommend & will be back again. Thank you.” R.W.&K.W., Gainesville, Georgia, USA (June 16, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: What a beautiful place! Thanks for your hospitality, and friendly, welcoming innkeeping. Our kids especially loved the pool, the dogs, and our ‘Cayman House’. We hope to come back soon! P.S. The suite worked out wonderfully for our two families.” E.L.,D.L.,N.L.&J.L., Baltimore, Maryland, USA (June 16, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: We had a wonderful time here – the week just flew by! We loved the side-by-side apartments and the kids ran back & forth all day. We all loved the pool and hope we didn’t ‘disturb the peace’ too much. Everyone here was wonderful – very tolerant of our kids – thanks! Our favorite ‘activities’ were cruising on the Jolly Roger, hanging out at Rum Point, and snorkeling at Eden Rock. Hope to be back soon – thanks for the wonderful hospitality!” M.T.,B.T.,K.T.&W.T., Boulder, Colorado, USA (June 15, 2003)
“Deb & Dave, Marleine and Alain: Loved our room, #4, and the marvelous early morning swims in your pool. We are not really ‘tropical weather’ folks, but would be willing to spend days snorkeling with Dexter, reading on our deck, and hopefully, on a return visit, enjoying your fine cusine as well as some of the other spots. After a few weeks at home, we are off to France, so we’ll be trading places!!! ‘Until we meet…'” M.H.&M.H., West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (June 14, 2003)
“Deb & Dave: Wonderful location, Beautiful scenery! Deborah and David were very friendly and helpful with ‘not so’ wonderful & beautiful cockroach problem in #3. Despite this problem and the noisy refrigerator, all was well, and we had a very enjoyable trip!” P.P.&W.H., Concord, New Hampshire, USA (June 13, 2003) TNI: Although quite common in the Tropics, this a virtually non-existant problem at our Inn — especially occuring in just a single apartment. Cleanliness and a regular maintenance regime have proven extremely effective against roaches. Both problems mentioned are now solved, and we apologize to P.P. and W.H!
“Deb & Dave, Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful time in this paradise – sorry to have met Marleine and Alain just briefly – but we were well hosted. Hope to return regularly.” L.L,F.L.,&K.F., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (June 12, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thank you for the beautiful weekend. We’re so grateful for all your effort and energy – your hospitality made our trip! Hope to see you again soon.” P.V.&M.G., New York, New York, USA (June 9, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: A beautiful place – Paradise! Thanks. We will always have lovely memories of the Inn. Thanks to Deborah and David too – friendly and so thoughtful.” E.L., Montréal, Québec, Canada (June 8, 2003)
“Marleine et Alain: Le Turtle Nest Inn est un joyau au bord de la Mer des Caraïbes. The Turtle Nest Inn is truly a gem by the Carribean Sea. The rooms are very nice and well-appointed. Service is friendly and efficient. We will certainly be back!” M.R.&E.L., Montréal, Québec, Canada (June 8, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful time. You have a beautiful and clean inn! Lovely beach! Great hosts! We will try to come back. Bye Vitimin E. Best wishes.” J.B&M.B., Columbus, Ohio, USA (June 8, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thanks for a wonderful stay, We had a perfect place in a perfect setting.” J.C.&E.S., Berkeley, California, USA (June 7, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: What a wonderful hotel you have!! Our stay was terrific and memorable. We will be back.” B.S., Omaha, Nebraska, USA (June 6, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We had an amazing time. You exceeded our expectations! Our honeymoon was perfect, we had the best room (#4) with a great view! We look forward to staying here again! Thank you!” P.R.&K.R., Manchester, Vermont, USA (June 6, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful honeymoon and enjoyed our time at your inn. It is beautiful and the service far exceeded our expectations! We look forward to coming back in a couple of years! Thanks again!” D.M.&K.M., Lexington, Kentucky, USA (June 6, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Loved it all, especially the location with the sea breeze, the pool on the beach, and the comfortable room. Above all was your friendliness and courtesy. Thank you.” A.H., Omaha, Nebraska, USA (June 6, 2003)
“The ten days spent here on our honeymoon were perfect. We felt like we were on our own private oasis. You both were so kind and the perks — like borrowing a cooler and snorkeling equipment were such a special touch.” S.F.&D.F., York, Pennsylvania, USA (June 5, 2003)
“Enjoyed our stay. Especially the quiet beauty of the place.” P.B.&J.B., Rockville, Maryland, USA (June 4, 2003)
“What a great spot — beautifully located, designed & run. Thanks so much for your hospitality. Thanks to Cheetah & Blackie for the dog fun. Will be back as soon as we can!” T.P.&K.P., Sewanee, Tennessee, USA (June 2, 2003)
“What a lovely Inn. We enjoyed staying on a less touristy part of the island. The rooms were great. As were the view & beach & pool. Thanks so much.” C.A.,S.A.&P.A., Marietta, Georgia, USA (June 2, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you both for a wonderful stay that spanned almost the entirety of Turtle Nest Inn, from our small room (#2) to the upstairs apartment (#8). You’ve done a marvelous job of creating a home away from home. We tried three of your restaurant recommendations & enjoyed each — The Edge, Portofino for Sunday brunch & Dragon Garden for dinner. The portions are large enough at the latter that 2 could probably split 1 entree if not starving. We also enjoyed meeting Blackie & Vitamine. Well done & take good care of yourselves & your lovely little inn.” S.M.&S.M., Malibu, California, USA (June 2, 2003)
“Jeni & I had a wonderful stay here at Turtle Nest Inn. Thank you Alain & Marleine for all of your hospitality and suggestions. We love your island and hope to return.” D.F.&J.H., Worthington, Ohio, USA (May 31, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: We are fortunate to say we are here for the second time!! We love it here! It is obvious how hard you work & evidenced in how beautiful & well run the Inn is. We love the charm & comfort, quiet & beauty. We think the meals here are the best on the island! ‘Indian Tuesday’ was really excellent. Next trip: beachfront! Merci beaucoup et bonne chance. Best regards…” J.L.&M.T., Flagstaff, Arizona, USA (May 30, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thank you for a lovely stay at your beautiful inn! We had a wonderful time! We only wish more people would have signed up for the Friday Caribbean Tapas dinner so it could have been held. We had only one rained-out day & appreciated the rainy-day games & movies to borrow. Thanks again & best wishes for continued success at your great vacation hideaway! P.S: Snorkeling was fantastic!” C.K.&A.K., Racine, Wisconsin, USA (May 30, 2003)
“My stay here on the island has been the best, and your hospitality and service has made all the difference in making my time here pleasurable. Your hotel really is a gem, and I am considering paying for my parents to come here and stay at your hotel — they would love it. I can’t say thank you enough. I will give your inn high praise on my website: www.highrock.com and will certainly recommend your hotel over all others. You’re the best!” J.G., Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA (May 30, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Shannon & I had a beautiful experience here at your Inn. It was exactly what we were looking for; to be in a breathtaking location and away from the crowds! Thank you for all your recommendations, they were great (especially snorkelling with Captain Dexter)!” S.B.&F.S., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (May 27, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Paradise! You have a beautiful place which adds to the feeling of Eden. Thank you so much for all your suggestions (i.e. Dexter for the stingrays & the Brasserie for an elegant dinner). You’re a wealth of knowledge about what to do & go out of your way to make it easier for us. Thank you. Turtle Nest Inn will be highly recommended to anyone we know travelling to the Cayman Islands.” L.H.&S.H., Aurora, Illinois, USA (May 26, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: I spent many hours on the Internet researching where to stay on our tenth anniversary vacation, and felt sure this was the right place. We’ve driven all over the island, and it is absolutely beautiful here, everywhere on the island. But, the treasure of your Inn is by far the best find. Among the many things to love about your accommodations is that it is away from the crowds of the western side of the island. I love getting up in the morning to lay out in the sun or go for a walk and see — gasp! — no one! I feel at peace here, which is something I greatly desire while on vacation! I love our apartment — #6. It’s even better than I hoped for. The views are nothing short of stunning, and it was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. You are such warm, attentive hosts. And yet, you strike a perfect balance in giving us all the privacy we desire. What you provide here is a priceless gift — thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely…” B.M.&S.M., Austin, Texas, USA (May 26, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: What a beautiful place you have built here. We will never forget it. We got married under the coconut tree…” A.B.&F.B., Havana, Cuba (May 25, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: Thank you very much for your hospitality. It has been a great time here for us, and Ann-Marie also celebrated her 50th birthday. We have seen the whole island and we loved the beautiful nature, especially the reefs and clear water.” A.N.&R.N., Höllviken, Sweden (May 24, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Turtle Nest Inn! You definitely have one of the finest inns on the island! We wish we could stay longer. The snorkeling was fantastic as well as the view of the Caribbean! After reading so many compliments on your dinners, we’ll make sure to reserve a space on our next visit! Thank you for a wonderful time. Our room was so clean, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. We’ll definitely be back! Best regards…” T.E.&J.E., Greenville, South Carolina, USA (May 22, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: Thanks for your welcome home greetings… our trip to GC was wonderful, your Inn is lovely, conveniently located for those of us with ‘wander lust’ and your housekeeping staff did a super job. We found the people of Cayman warm and gracious. I even did an adaquate job of driving on the left. We miss the Island already.” K.D.&C.D., Sarasota, Florida, USA (May 22, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: Your Inn you’ve made into a home away from home is absolutely lovely. You have framed the most breathtaking view with the open door of your breezeway lobby. Thank you for your hospitality while we were here and for sharing your island with us!” C.L.&C.L., HOuston, Texas, USA (May 22, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: My husband found you on the Internet. It has taken him years to learn that when you are away from work, home and the stress of life, one must go to a place where the environment allows one to simply relax, laugh, play and renew your soul. Thank you for making your home here and sharing with us. Hope to see you at our mountain retreat home.” M.S.&J.S., Clyde, North Carolina, USA (May 22, 2003)
“We were recommended to stay with you by our N.Y. friends Paula & Middy Streeter (see 17 August 2002). It lived up to our expectations and more. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. The recommendation will travel with us with confidence.” R.A.,G.A.,J.A.&F.A., Southport, England, UK (May 21, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Beautiful beach and great accommodations! Seven Mile has nothing on their side of the island. You don’t have to go to Stingray City, just snorkel here — they are right off the beach.” J.L.&L.L., Greenville, South Carolina, USA (May 21, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: You have a beautiful place here. We loved the privacy & seclusion and if it weren’t for the wedding I’m not sure we would have even left the property. We would recommend it to anyone. Thank you very much.” J.C.&P.M., Neenah, Wisconsin, USA (May 19, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: If you ever need a summer intern, please call us! You guys are great hosts, and you have a super Inn. Dinner on the terrace was outstanding. Thanks for a memorable vacation.” D.W.&C.W., Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA (May 18, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Fabulous time! Wish we could have stayed longer! We would come back here in a heartbeat!!! I have never felt so comfortable & welcome. Thank you for everything. Peace…” D.P.&L.R., Iowa City, Iowa, USA (May 18, 2003)
“Dear Marleine, Alain, Vitamine E, Beatrice & Blackie: More than we expected! Thank you for that je ne sais quoi! What a great intro to our new-found bit of heaven at Compass Point! We had a great time diving with Ocean Frontiers — the best ever service! See you soon!” M.F.,P.F.&G.P., Huntsville, Alabama, USA (May 18, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you for a lovely time in your lovely inn! It has been a pleasure! Dinner on the terrace was wonderful too. We hope to be back regularly in the future!” L.H.&B.H., Birmingham, Alabama, USA (May 17, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Once again we had a very good time at Turtle Nest. Your efforts to care for your guests are great and appreciated. We will certainly look forward to returning ‘sometime’ soon.” R.H.&I.H., Atalissa, Iowa, USA (May 15, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We had a fantastic vacation in the Caymans, sight-seeing, swimming, exploring, and snorkeling. Thanks for the Turtle Nest Inn, it certainly added to our trip and showed us a part of the island we’d have not seen at the other resorts.” C.R.&D.R., Midlothian, Virginia, USA (May 13, 2003)
“Dear Marleine, Alain, Blackie, Vitamin E, and Beatrice: Turtle Nest Inn was everything we’d hoped for and more! We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for your personal touches (and especially to Vitamin E and Beatrice — as we are missing our two kitties at home). You have a beautiful Inn and it was a wonderful place to stay. If we’re ever back on Grand Cayman, we will come back here. Thanks again…” L.C.&J.C., Louisville, Colorado, USA (May 13, 2003)
“We are so thankful to have found your place on the internet. The web site sold us, but being here at this beautiful inn has ‘closed the deal’. We will definitely stay at Turtle Nest Inn the next time we visit Grand Cayman! Halfway through our stay, we already knew we would be recommending the inn to anyone who would listen. The Indian dinner was fantastic. We were fortunate to witness a beach wedding at the inn which made our experience even more special. Every detail was thought of in our apartment. The cleaning staff did an excellent job; even washing our coffee cups and putting away our clean dishes — none of which I expected! Staying at Turtle Nest Inn is the ‘real’ Cayman experience.” M.H.&P.H., Martindale, Texas, USA (May 10, 2003)
“Thank you so much for making this vacation so special. You are so kind & such wonderful people. Thank you dearly. Best to both of you…” S.F.&N.F., Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA (May 10, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain, Blackie, Vitamine & Beatrice: Thank you again for an amazing week. Since this was our second stay, Turtle Nest Inn is truly beginning to feel like a home away from home for us. Our best wishes for a healthy & successful year. We hope to see you soon!” T.M.&C.M., Wassaic, New York, USA (May 10, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: What can I say my friends? Once again you have outdone yourselves. We came here to renew our vows for a reason, and that reason is you and the wonderful atmosphere you create here at the Inn. Everything was perfect and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. All our love…” C.O.&A.O., Denver, Colorado, USA (May 10, 2003)
“Dearest Alain, Marleine &b Blackie: Thank you for making our amazing holiday so very special! Christian & Amy’s renewing of their marriage vows worked out perfectly!! You’re both sooooo considerate & wonderful & Turtle Nest Inn is very reflective of that. We’re looking forward to many return visits. Best wishes…” I.O.,W.O.&T.O., New York, New York, USA (May 9, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We’ve heard of finding love on the internet but we have never experienced it until now! We found Turtle Nest Inn on the internet & we love it. You made us feel so comfortable & relaxed. That’s exactly why we came here — to relax. Thank you so much for the wonderful week. The Indian dinner was wonderful. We’ll be telling everyone we know ‘If you go to Grand Cayman don’t miss the ambience at Turtle Nest Inn’.” B.B.&M.B., Boise, Idaho, USA (May 7, 2003)
“Home Sweet Home…ah…yes, home away from home, that’s how to describe Turtle Nest Inn. Man, this is great. Larry and I have been on so many vacations, so many different islands. We decided to try a vacation in the Cayman Islands. The Turtle Nest Inn is a beautiful spot on the island, just perfect for the two of us — we love it here, it’s just our style. Thank you Alain & Marleine for your sweet hospitality.” L.N.&L.N., West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA (May 5, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn and the reef outside are two of our favorite places on the planet. And your hospitality is the greatest. I look forward to when we can be here again. The two of you promise a perfect combination of warmth & attention to detail in a comfortable & beautiful setting. The result is unmatched in my travel experiences. We are rejuvenated & relaxed, & will return to our workaday world with fresh eyes for the wonders that life has to offer. This, our second visit, was for two weeks, & we agree that it won’t be our last. Warm regards…” J.F.&K.H., Ithica, New York, USA (May 3, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We had a great time celebrating our 25th anniversary at the Inn. It is a beautiful & relaxing place. Tuesday night’s dinner was excellent! Thank you for creating such a wonderful atmosphere.” C.C.&C.C., Frederick, Maryland, USA (May 3, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We had a great visit. Such a wonderful place to stay — far from the maddening crowds, but easy to get to everything. Loved the snorkeling, especially off the beach here. Lots to see. Tuesday night’s Indian food was superb — we met some very friendly & interesting people. And the food…hmmm…The inn is just what we were looking for & you are such good hosts. We will gladly return!” T.C.&C.A., Watertown, Massachusetts, USA (May 3, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thanks for giving us such a wonderful spot for our honeymoon. The apartment was wonderful! We felt at home from the moment we arrived. Our return to the Caymans will certainly include the Turtle Nest Inn.” M.M.&M.C., Arvada, Colorado, USA (May 2, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: We had a wonderful time! Thank you for providing us with Vitamine so that we wouldn’t miss our own cats. Our apartment was wonderfully homey. We’d be happy to live in it. The Turtle Nest is beautiful and the hospitality is even better. Thank you also for the antihistamine and for jump starting our car.” C.K.&A.K., Ithica, New York, USA (May 1, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Congratulations on your concept of creating an Inn right in the middle of Bodden Town! Thoroughly enjoyable and delightful — we’ll be back. Blessings…” S.T.&R.T., Wilmington, Delaware, USA (May 1, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: We loved your beautiful & welcoming inn — it really felt like a magnificient guest house. The location was just as lovely — private and surrounded by local culture. The best part of staying at your inn was the easy accessibility to the natural beauty of the island (which is the part we always like the best). We will be back. With all our best…” D.W.,B.W.&S.W., Mount Desert Island, Maine, USA (April 30, 2003)
“Wonderful, relaxing stay. From what we could see, the perfect place on the island. Change nothing. We’ll be back!” D.J.&A.J., Wilmington, North Carolina, USA (April 28, 2003)
“George and I had a wonderful & most relaxing 2 days. Coming from New York, we appreciate the warm & breezy weather & the beautiful beach & pool — and Turtle Nest Inn has it all. We thank you both, Marleine & Alain for taking wonderful care of us. All the best…” A.L.&G.L., New York, New York, USA (April 26, 2003)
“What a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a vacation. The snorkeling out the back was wonderful. It was tempting to stay here at the Inn the entire time. Your tips on what to do and places to go were excellent. ‘Pure Art’ and Captain Dexter were great recommendations. The terrace dinner on Tuesday evening was sumptuous as well. We’re already planning our next trip! Thank you Marleine and Alain for being such wonderful hosts!” S.B.&T.H., Oakland, California, USA (April 26, 2003)
“Merci beaucoup for a wonderful place to stay in Grand Cayman. This is one holiday we will certainly remember with many, many happy memories. We would not hesitate to return to Turtle Nest Inn. Much love and many thanks…” C.G.,M.G.,R.G.&A.G., Cheshire, England, UK (April 25, 2003)
“We arrived here very tired after a 22 hour journey from the UK and thought we had arrived in Paradise. Fourteen days later we haven’t changed our minds! We leave with lovely memories of long lazy days spent in the sea and around the pool — not to mention the super ‘terrace dinners’. Thank you for sharing your home with us — we feel we leave as friends and hope to see you again soon.” M.G.&F.G., Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, UK (April 25, 2003)
“We had the most super time! The kids voted this ‘The best holiday ever!’ — strong praise indeed. The snorkelling was fantastic and we have lots of happy memories to take home with us. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable. We love Turtle Nest Inn and hope to be back — soon!” N.F.,P.F.,A.F.&B.F., Burscough, Lancs, UK (April 23, 2003)
“Thank you for a very enjoyable stay in this lovely apartment. Lovely beach, nice atmosphere, nice people.” C.L.&P.L., Exminster, Devon, UK (April 20, 2003)
“Thank you very much. Wonderful, really enjoyed stay. Very clean, well equipped, very helpful.” P.W., Exminster, Devon, UK (April 20, 2003)
“Thank you for a wonderful stay. The view was spectacular, and we truly enjoyed the dinner prepared on Friday night. The location was great driving distance to most attractions and yet we enjoyed the quietness of the Inn’s private beach and great snorkeling right out back. Thanks!” H.L.&R.L., Meridian, Mississippi, USA (April 19, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time! Can’t wait to come back again! (Promise, not a threat…) Thanks so much for everything — Turtle Nest Inn is perfect! Best regards…” R.A.,M.L.&M.L., New Canaan, Connecticut, USA (April 19, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Thanks once again for making my Cayman visit so very special. I hope next year to repeat the experience. Have a great year! Cheers…” P.W., Pickering, Ontario, Canada (April 16, 2003)
“Can’t say enough nice things about you and your beautiful inn. Everything was perfect! Hope to see you again.” H.S.,N.S.&J.S., Annandale, Virginia, USA (April 15, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: Thank you both so much for your kind attention & hospitality. The Inn is a beautiful, peaceful and lovely place to stay, and your attention to details to make us comfortable have been much appreciated. You can be sure we’ll be back!!!” G.C.&Z.C., Bedford Hills, New York, USA (April 15, 2003)
“My first visit surpassed all expectations. Thank you for your kind and charming hospitality, which made for a wonderful stay. Will be back!” O.M., London, England, UK (April 13, 2003)
“Our 2nd stay as wonderful as our first. We will see you again soon. Many thanks again!” S.N.&L.N., Millington, New Jersey, USA (April 13, 2003)
“We’ll be back! Lovely place, perfect for us. Next time with kids. Looking forward to next visit. We hate to leave this little piece of Paradise! And the owners are TERRIFIC!!” D.B.&R.B., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA (April 12, 2003)
“We had a wonderful stay at Turtle Nest Inn. The snorkeling is wonderful! The pool is very relaxing. And, the view is incredible. We enjoyed staying ‘off the beaten path’.” A.H.&S.H., Roswell, Georgia, USA (April 12, 2003)
“Fantastic! We had a great time. Your place is absolutely great. Thanks! P.S. Loved Vitamine (the cat).” M.L.&P.L., Williamstown, Vermont, USA (April 11, 2003)
“Very nice, lots of fun, great food & diving. The entire island is fantastic. Thanks for providing such a nice place & service.” D.M., Ilwaco, Washington, USA (April 11, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you very much for the use of your place and your beach! It was very restful, relaxing and a great Spring Break from Washington State. Thanks…” S.C.&A.C., Ilwaco, Washington, USA (April 11, 2003)
“Delightful stay.” J.P.&M.P., Beaufort, North Carolina, USA (April 11, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thanks for a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the Turtle Nest very much!! Thanks for your hospitality and everything!!!!! Sincerely…” D.A.&L.A., Stonington, Connecticut, USA (April 9, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn exceeded our expectations for our first, but certainly not our last, visit to Grand Cayman. The Inn, your hospitality, the views & the serenity made for a most wonderful vacation for us. Sincerely…” B.B.&E.B., Auburn, New York, USA (April 9, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: Thanks again for the great hospitality you showed me and Bob while we were in grand Cayman. I will recommend the Turtle Nest Inn to all my friends and family. See you again soon! Thanks…” J.S.&B.R., St.Paul, Minnesota, USA (April 6, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We enjoyed our stay at Turtle Nest Inn. The snorkeling, hospitality, and accommodations were outstanding. Thanks for the use of your kitchen. We look forward to returning.” B.P.&R.P., Apex, North Carolina, USA (April 5, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Dennis and I enjoyed the serenity and calm of Turtle Nest Inn. You have both been gracious hosts and your staff is top notch! Thank you for a delicious dinner! We will think of you both with fond memories!” D.C.&R.C., Sussex, New Jersey, USA (April 5, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful two-week vacation. It was great having our son, daughter-in-law & granddaughter along with us this time. Thank you for the wonderful steak dinner which we greatly enjoyed. Thanks to the both of you for the kindness and wonderful hospitality. We are looking forward to our third visit at the Inn. As usual the stay at Turtle Nest Inn was excellent. Thank you again. Sincerely…” P.D.&K.D., Canton, Ohio, USA (April 5, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time. Hope to come back. You were all very kind & hospitable. God bless all of you!” C.D.,P.D.&H.D., Canton, Ohio, USA (April 5, 2003)
“Thank you for the wonderful retreat! The Inn was beautiful, the snorkeling was great & the Indian dinner was spectacular. We were only sorry we didn’t get to try the Caribbean Night. Your hospitality was much appreciated, lots of helpful ammenities like coolers & games. Our children felt welcome — as we did.” H.R.,D.R.,H.R.&M.R., Portland, Oregon, USA (April 3, 2003)
“Merrill & Cheryl want to thank you for our wonderful 1st Cayman experience. You both know just how to be there for your guests and yet leave us to feel we own paradise! I also wanted to tell you (since we now are Cayman ‘experts’ having been to all the popular and not-so-popular snorkel sites) that your reef was our personal favorite. The fish, the coral, the lay/depth of your area was perfect!” C.P.&M.A., Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (April 2, 2003)
“A wonderful week all around! Perfect weather, perfect accommodations, cooked most of our meals to save cash for playtime. Thanks so much for the use of the cooler, chairs and books.” J.M.&S.M., Byron, Michigan, USA (March 29, 2003)
“Our family had a great time here! We will be back soon!” T.G.,M.G.,B.G.&L.G., Little Rock, Arkansas, USA (March 28, 2003)
“We have enjoyed our stay in ‘paradise’. The best thing about the Turtle Nest Inn is the fantastic snorkeling right out of our door. Our kids loved your pool. And everyday has perfect sunshine.” B.C.,M.C.,R.C.&J.C., Little Rock, Arkansas, USA (March 28, 2003)
“Beautiful beaches, wonderful dives & snorkeling, terrific hospitality and even a grandmotherly baby-sitter on one day’s notice! Thank you for the hospitality & a wonderful week at Turtle Nest Inn!” P.M.,D.M.&S.M., Silver Spring, Maryland, USA (March 28, 2003)
“We had a wonderful stay here. The accommodations were very nice & the view of the water is spectacular. We will come back!” M.G.&T.G., Sarasota, Florida, USA (March 28, 2003)
“We loved your inn. We feel really rested. Thank you…” G.R.&A.R., Fayetteville, Georgia, USA (March 27, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: This was our first visit to Grand Cayman and staying at the Turtle Nest Inn made it a perfect vacation. Thank you for all of your guidance and caring hospitality. We will definitely be back!” I.L.&L.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (March 26, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time on your island and at your inn! Turtle Nest Inn is one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. And Grand Cayman is definitely the nicest island we’ve visited. Your hospitality rates a big gold star! We will have our photos developed this weekend and will send if any are what you would like. We will definitely be in touch if we decide to return to Grand Cayman. Thanks for everything!” A.J.&J.J., Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA (March 25, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: Thank you so much for the great hospitality. We felt like we were staying in someone’s home! Enjoyed the Friday meal – everything was great. Everything was better than we dreamed.” P.M.&S.M., Belton, Texas, USA (March 23, 2003)
“Thank you so much for every thing! The meals we had here at the TNI were fantastic! We will be seeing you again!” S.K., Centennial, Colorado, USA (March 22, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. You have a very beautiful place here! Having a kitchen was very convenient.” H.K., Centennial, Colorado, USA (March 22, 2003)
“Although our stay was short, we had a great time, the location has that ‘off the beaten path’ feel that we enjoy. The room and the hospitality were outstanding. I’d definitely come back and recommend the Turtle Nest Inn to others. Thanks.” G.B.&C.B., Gurnee, Illinois, USA (March 22, 2003)
“Thanks Marleine and Alain for the wonderful hospitality. Your recommendations were very good. The dinners were a special treat.” S.C.&D.C., Charlevoix, Michigan, USA (March 22, 2003)
“Thanks Marleine and Alain for a very nice break from a long cold winter. Your dinners were fun and very good. Hope to come back.” G.B.&J.B.,Medland, Michigan, USA (March 22, 2003)
“Thanks Marleine and Alain for sharing your inn with us. We are glad we stayed here instead of 7-Mile Beach area. Wish the water was calmer here in front of the inn while we were here, for snorkeling. We also enjoyed the Indian and Caribbean dinners very much. We decided we liked the Indian dinner better! Loved the ‘key lime mousse’ at Crows Nest. We had a good time at Durty Reids too! Your restaurant recommendations were great!” G.W.&C.W., Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA (March 22, 2003)
“Thank you for great hospitality & attention to little details. This is a class act & we would stay here again & most certainly recommend Turtle Nest Inn to everyone we know!” C.M.&L.M., Holderness, New Hampshire, USA (March 19, 2003)
“Chers Marleine & Alain: Many thanks for your ‘Canadian’ hospitality. We’ve had such a nice time and will see you again in December.” D.B.&S.B., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (March 19, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: We had a wonderful stay on the island & truly enjoyed our time at the Turtle Nest Inn. The two of you made us feel right at home.” S.T.&D.T., Howell, Michigan, USA (March 17, 2003)
“Thank you for a wonderful stay. Your Inn is lovely. Look forward to a future visit.” R.T.&D.T., Richmond, Virginia, USA (March 17, 2003)
“Wonderful hospitality & family feeling, Beautiful setting.” C.M.&S.M., Pinckney, Michigan, USA (March 17, 2003)
“As a former Caribbean inn manager, I must say this has been a wonderful vacation. What you two have done with Turtle Nest Inn is great. As a travel agent, I would highly recommend this property as the best place to stay on Grand Cayman. Both my wife and I have been very satisfied and pleased with everything here at the Turtle Nest — we even enjoyed little Room #2. Best regards.” D.H.&P.H., Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA (March 15, 2003)
“A wonderful place on an exceptional beach for snorkeling (and reading and walking). All we could ever hope for in a tropical home away from home. The food was exceptional and every aspect of the Inn is truly top-notch and professional. Plus, the reef has the biggest barracuda we’ve ever seen! Thank you.” D.P.,C.P.,L.P.,C.P.&A.C., New York, New York, USA (March 15, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: This is still our favorite place on the planet! We think of it often and it gets us through the day. Love always.” M.R.&D.R., Washington, DC, USA (March 15, 2003)
“This quiet Inn was exactly what we were looking for: friendly in a peaceful ‘Canadian’ way; charming; on the beach; and handy to all that Grand Cayman has to offer. Thank you for creating such a comforting home away from home. We’ll be back!” R.P.,L.P.&F.P., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, (March 14, 2003)
“After reading the guest comments on the web site, I knew we would either have a great time or be very disappointed. Well, we had a great time! Thanks for a wonderful week.” P.J.,K.J.,A.J.&D.J., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (March 14, 2003)
“We had a great stay. We loved how quiet it was! Thanks.” L.W.&D.O., Lake George, New York, USA (March 14, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Once again we have had a wonderful relaxing vacation. It was just as lovely as our first vacation here last year. The dinners were delicious! The boys and I had fun picking up glass bits on the beach and Matthew and Luke had a lot of fun playing with Stephane, Zane, Fraser and Justin. Captain Dexter was just as much fun as last year and snorkelling the reef here and with Captain Dexter, along with the snorkelling at Cemetery Reef Beach, was terrific. We really enjoyed meeting Bonnie & Frank, Lois & Allan, Diane, James & Zane & wining & dining with them. You have a terrific little piece of paradise here and your kind hospitality & warmth are much appreciated. We really love this place & along with many others who have had the privilege of visiting the Inn we will be back again!” K.D.,P.M.,M.M.&L.M., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (March 12, 2003)
“We had a wonderful week-long stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. The snorkeling right off the beach was spectacular. We saw a ton of fish, and a few large barracudas! The location of the Inn couldn’t have been any better. Quiet beach and nice pool, and easily accessible to other Cayman sites such as the Mastic Trail and Botanic Park. We also enjoyed the Indian and Tapas dinners! Thanks for a great week!” L.B.&W.M., Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA (March 10, 2003)
“We have had a wonderful four days and we’ll be back in a week for another four days. We come to Grand Cayman frequently and we plan to stay with you again. Merci beaucoup.” S.B.&D.B., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (March 8, 2003)
“Thank you Marleine and Alain!! The Turtle Nest Inn website certainly helped us in choosing your Inn, however we were pleasantly surprised to find your Inn to be even better than expected. Grand Cayman offers so much – sun, sea and great snorkeling, but our time at Turtle Nest Inn will be the most memorable – and those dinners – yummy!!! Thanks again.” B.D.&F.D., East Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA (March 8, 2003)
“I refuse to leave! It’s been wonderful thanks to your gracious helpful advise. Your beautiful website pictures were alluring and Grand Cayman people, weather, water and snorkeling were great.” L.P.&A.P., Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA (March 7, 2003)
“Thank you Alain & Marleine, for making my visit a very relaxing time. You both are a very delightful couple. My lady friend in Seattle, I am sure, will want to come next time. Of all the restaurants I visited, I felt that the Portofino Restaurant was the best. My regards…” G.W., University Place, Washington, USA (March 6, 2003)
“Thanks for sharing your spot in paradise with us again. We enjoyed having our boys along for this trip & we will be back again. Best wishes…” B.K.,K.K.,D.K.&A.K., White Lake, Michigan, USA (March 4, 2003)
“Thank you for a splendid vacation. Your suggestions were splendid; emails helped us plan; your website was most informative. The dinner Friday was grand! Your ‘inn’ provided all the comforts of home, so preparing meals in house was easy to do. You should be proud of your inn. I thank you for a very relaxing vacation. It was our joy to have met you. Hope we can come back. We’ll spread the word!” T.L.&P.L., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (March 3, 2003)
“Thank you so very much for a great stay in Grand Cayman. Your inn is very relaxing and your hospitality is unparalleled. We had a blast. It was simply wonderful. Thanks a million.” J.B.&M.V., Boston, Massachusetts, USA (March 1, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time! They made our wedding a dream come true. Marleine & Alain were so helpful & generous. We’ll be back soon! Thank you so much! K.S.&J.K., Ramsey, Minnesota, USA (March 1, 2003)
“Parting is such a sweet sorrow…As usual, your hospitality was wonderful — the amenities great. We will see you in ’04. P.S. Thanks!” D.H.&M.H., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (March 1, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thank you so very much for your generous hospitality. We had a wonderful time here at Turtle Nest Inn as well as on your beautiful island. It is so difficult to say goodbye to paradise…but it makes the gig of ‘coming back’ more fond. Thanks again.” S.A.&A.S., East Windsor, New Jersey, USA (March 1, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Perfect, perfect, so peaceful, so sweet. The most restful vacation we’ve ever had. We’ll be back and we’ll be sending others. Thank you for taking such good care of us.” E.L.&S.S., New York, New York, USA (February 27, 2003)
“Our stay was great! The hospitality, dinner and surroundings — Unbeatable!! G.P.&N.P., Rye, New Hampshire, USA (February 26, 2003)
“This is the best place we have stayed at ever!! The food was fantastic & the service was ‘spot-on’. We are coming back & would recommend it to everyone.” G.H.&I.H., Holdingford, Minnesota, USA (February 26, 2003)
“Five Star ***** service and accommodation — all the way through. You not only met our expectations, but surpassed them in every way. Our thanks.” J.C.&D.C., Dracut, Massachusetts, USA (February 24, 2003)
“We’ll be back. We had an incredible stay. And we’d be back just for the dinners on the patio alone! We’ll miss Vitamine and Blackie and the pool and the beach and your wonderful hospitality. Oh — and the rooster. Take care.” A.S.&D.S., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (February 22, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time, our only regret is that we did not stay here longer. We plan to return. This is a very nice, quiet place to stay. Thank you very much.” D.L.&R.L., Jamestown, North Dakota, USA (February 21, 2003)
“Outstanding facilities, weather, food, water, fish, coral…and we missed 2½ feet of snow. Proof of the pudding — we’ll be back next year.” R.S.&S.S., Front Royal, Virginia, USA (February 20, 2003)
“There is no flaw! That is very extraordinary. Congratulations on maintaining this wonderful inn. We look forward to returning. Actually, for a writer, words fail me (us).” S.S.&D.S., Falls Church, Virginia, USA (February 20, 2003)
“Dear Alain and Marleine: It was an idyllic 10 days! I have to believe that this is the most perfect spot in the world. How could you ask for more? Unfortunately, it is ‘time to say goodbye’. Keeping our fingers crossed that there will be room at the Inn next year. Take care of each other, Blackie and the kitties.” C.S.&S.H., Portland, Oregon, USA (February19, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: We certainly enjoyed our stay at your Inn — look forward to our next visit, perhaps in 2004. ‘Mahalo, Aloha’. Best of health to you both” C.J.&R.J., Kilauea, Hawaii, USA (February 19, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: You have made our stay on the Island most enjoyable. The Turtle Nest Inn was amazing. We loved your rooms, location, everything about it. Thank you for everything. Hopefully we will be back in the future.” D.G.,M.G.,N.G.&L.G., Burlington, Vermont, USA (February 18, 2003)
“Dear Alain and Marleine: A great spot of tranquility and escape from the real world. We will be back.” A.G.&J.R., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (February 18, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: What a wonderful respite we had with you from our Canadian winter. Your hospitality and accommodation were exceptional — so well located far from the madding crowd – but close enough to get anywhere we wanted easily. Looking forward to return visits.” B.C.&J.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (February 17, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: We are so glad that we chose the Turtle Nest Inn. You are wonderful and thoughtful hosts and the suites are beautifully designed and furnished. A truly beautiful setting which we want to return to soon with the rest of the family! À bientôt!” E.C&B.C., Bethesda, Maryland, USA (February 15, 2003)
“We really enjoyed our relaxing stay. The room view was wonderful and the kitchen well stocked with utensils. The blender was a great addition. We were pleasantly surprised to find the maid had washed our dirty dishes several days in a row. We will be recommending this place for my parents to come stay next year for their 40th wedding anniversary! BTW, the Tuesday Indian food was great!” C.P.&E.R., Wilmette, Illinois, USA (February 15, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: What a wonderful home you have provided for us during our stay on Grand Cayman! The beach and pool are so peaceful, and we especially enjoyed the Indian meal. Your recommendation to visit the stingrays and go snorkeling with Capt. Dexter was much appreciated — we even went back for a second time! Whatever we did during our days, it was always good to come ‘home’ to the Turtle Nest Inn. We will definitely tell our friends all about this lovely oasis, and your gracious hospitality. We hope to be back on our next trip ‘south during the winter’. All our best. Hugs to Blackie and Vitamine!” B.K.&E.K., Clifton Park, New York, USA (February 13, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time at the Turtle Nest Inn. I don’t think we would stay anywhere else now that we’ve discovered it. The dinners were very good and we enjoyed both of the couples we were seated with. The snorkeling is some of the best on the island. Much better than Seven Mile Beach. Thanks for such an intimate and lovely Inn!’ D.S.&K.S., Portage, Michigan, USA (February 12, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you so much for your hospitality and your help. You have made our holiday a dream come true. The Tuesday dinner was an absolute success. We hope to see you back in the near future. I will recommend this hotel to everyone who is likely to come to Grand Cayman. All the best!” S.F.&J.K., Epping, England, UK (February 12, 2003)
“This trip was more amazing than the last. Thanks again for sharing paradise and the wonderful tapas meal. See you next February!” P.D.,P.D.,J.D.&M.D., Bethel, Connecticut, USA (February 11, 2003)
“We had a great time in the Caymans and were very happy we chose the Inn since it was off of the beaten path and a little less touristy and gave us more of the feeling of life on the island! Love the Inn! Thanks for a wonderful time!” T.B., Eagan, Minnesota, USA (February 9, 2003)
“Dear Marleine and Alain: Thank you so much for your hospitality. We enjoyed everything about the Turtle Nest Inn. We especially enjoyed the wonderful terrace dinner with the wide array of local foods. Thanks again for everything!” M.T.&J.D., Washington, DC, USA (February 9, 2003)
“Our time here was a world away from the cold! We felt that the way we were treated with privacy and helpfulness was wonderful!! A place of quiet and beauty. Thank you so much!!” E.R.,C.R.&R.R., Berkley, Michigan, USA (Febraury 9, 2003)
“Great time and wonderful place! Hope to come again!” K.M.,Owatonna, Minnesota, USA (February 9, 2003)
“Just beautiful here. Great location. Thank you for your hospitality.” K.S., Bloomington, Minnesota, USA (February 9, 2003)
“Was a wonderful visit — just the right place. Loved the palm tree with a book. Excellent food. Thank you very much.” A.K., Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (February 8, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: We had already been booked at another hotel (on Seven Mile Beach), when we found your inn on the Internet. Your website just plainly said ‘Welcome’ and ‘Comfortable’. From the time we checked in, we felt at home and as though we belonged here. By the 2nd day, we had already decided to return next year. This was our first trip to the Caymans, but very surely, not the last. Thank you for giving us lots of happy and warm memories to take back home, and keep with us thru the year. Looking forward to seeing you again on Jan. 31, 2004.” V.M.&W.M., Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, USA (February 8, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: The Turtle Nest Inn met all our expectations for a wonderful 18 day stay. The rooms were great as well as you both being the best of hosts. Very relaxing, very quiet. A great place to vacation. Hope to return next year.” K.L.&C.L., Clinton, Iowa, USA (February 8, 2003)
“Marleine and Alain: You are the best hosts! This is the fourth year that Jerry and I have left the dismal gray of a New Jersey winter to bask in the warmth of your hospitality — and enjoy the comforts you provide at Turtle Nest. All tension and stress disappear in the warmth of the Cayman Islands sun. We feel so comfortable here — and eagerly await next year’s visit. Till then – Good health and Happiness.” S.G.&J.F., Westfield, New Jersey, USA (February 6, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: We feel as though we have spent a wonderful week with friends in this beautiful home on the sea. It truly was like being a guest in a private home — so quiet, so beautiful and everything we needed was provided. We will be back. Merci. À bientôt!” P.L&L.L., Vail, Colorado, USA (February 6, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thank you for making our trip to Grand Cayman so memorable. Of all our travels, the beauty and charm of Turtle Nest Inn is on the top of our list. Thank you.” S.F.&G.F., Westlake Village, California, USA (February 5, 2003)
“Alain et Marleine: Merci beaucoup pour une expérience incroyable — une île très belle! (Translated from French:) Alain and Marleine: Thanks very much for an incredible experience — this is a beautiful island. A wonderful inn and hospitality that we will pass on to our family and friends.” J.P.&J.G., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (February 5, 2003)
“Dear Alain and Marleine: This was by far the best vacation we have ever had, better than our honeymoon when we went to the Rivera Maya. The Turtle Nest Inn was beautiful. We are sorry to have to leave. Our experience here was amazing. The Turtle Nest was one of the cleanest and most relaxing places we have ever stayed. I would like to let you know that you run an exceptional business. We hope to return someday in the future to stay with you again! Thank you for your hospitality!” J.L.&M.L., Camanche, Iowa, USA (February 3, 2003)
“Our return trip to the Caymans and the hospitality of the Turtle Nest Inn were wonderful. Thank you Marleine and Alain for the great week at the Inn. We have tried other places on the island, but this is by far the most relaxed way to do Cayman. Breakfast on the terrace, snorkelling out of our apartment and lounging by the pool. This is the vacation we needed, thank you so much.” M.C.&L.C., South Bound Brook, New Jersey, USA (February 2, 2003)
“We’ve stayed at a lot of nice places in the Caribbean (e.g. Ritz Carlton at St Thomas). However, this is by far the nicest, prettiest location, nicest room, friendly staff.” M.T.&J.T., Billerica, Massachusetts, USA (February 1, 2003)
“What a wonderful place to stay. The hospitality of the hosts was by far the best I’ve (we) ever encountered. We would come back for sure.” S.M.&K.M., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (January 30, 2003)
“We had a great time on our diving adventures and enjoyed the wonderful warm hospitality of your Inn. It is a very cozy place and more than met our expectations of our stay for 10 days. The dinner was an extra treat, great job!” C.M.&Z.L., Orleans, Ontario, Canada (January 29, 2003)
“What a wonderful week here at The Turtle Nest Inn! Despite the winds and a few cloudy days, this trip was a dream come true for us. You have a lovely Inn – it was so refreshing to stay here. Thank you for you warm hospitality. We look forward to the day when we can return. Thank you!” B.T.&J.T., Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA (January 29, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for our wonderful stay. We tried 2 of your recommended restaurants, Reef Grill & Lighthouse — both were wonderful. What a treat to be able to snorkel from the beach. Being able to sit in the sun at the pool listening to the ocean is very relaxing (and addicting). This is a very quiet, peaceful, relaxing, romantic place to be. The bad news is that we have to leave. The good news is we missed Stingray City and your evening dinner on the terrace, so I guess we had better come back. Five days was not enough. Thanks again…” D.K.&P.K., Plymouth, Minnesota, USA (January 28, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: We had a great time. Two weeks at your beautiful Inn is not long enough. Hopefully next year, a month. See you next year!” A.J.&S.J., Columbus, Ohio, USA (January 26, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thanks so much for a lovely two weeks…Your Inn is wonderful!” L.B.&D.B., Columbus, Ohio, USA (January 26, 2003)
“As first time visitors to Grand Cayman, we spent most of our days exploring, away from the Inn. But every morning as we drank coffee on the terrace, & every night as we watched the stars from the swing, we commented that we would never have to leave the Inn to have a wonderful vacation. Thank you! P.S. We hope to return to one of the larger apartments at the Inn.” K.P.&S.P., Princeton, New Jersey, USA (January 24, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts, everything was more than excellent. The Inn, the terrace dinner, the people & the island itself made our vacation extra special! We will most definitely be back to enjoy your beautiful Inn on this beautiful island! See you when we return! Many thanks…” K.K.&J.K., Moosup, Connecticut, USA (January 22, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Our only complaint? That you two snatched up the most perfect spot on the island! Musts: 1)full day snorkeling & beach-walking here at the Inn; 2)Stingray sandbar with Captain Dexter (must be his boat!); 3)the Edge for lunch & 4)dinner on the dock at the Lighthouse. Oh! And, last but not least, hammocking the afternoon away at Rum Point. Four short days wasn’t enough — it never is. God bless this beautiful island & your most special abode! Un très, très grand grand merci pour tout! P.S. Head-pushing kisses to the third best host — Vitamine!” R.F.&K.F., Manhattan, New York, USA (January 22, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain & Blackie too! What an awesome place! From the moment we drove into the parking lot we felt the warmth of this place. It was such a heartwarming welcome to get out of the car & be greeted by Blackie & Marleine. It was like you were waiting for us. It really made us feel right at home among friends. The rest of our stay couldn’t have been more perfect. Laying on the beach in 70-80°F weather sure beats the teens that we’ll return to. You have truly made the Turtle Nest Inn everything it can be. We hope to be back to celebrate our next 10-year anniversary together. May God continue to bless you & your business! P.S. Maybe on our next trip we’ll get to enjoy the Indian food that everyone raves about! P.P.S. I’m really going to miss waking up to the incredible view & sound of the ocean out our window. Thanks for everything!!!” B.L.&S.L., Front Royal, Virginia, USA (January 22, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: It seems that you have found paradise on Grand Cayman! It has been such a pleasure sharing it with you these past nine days. The Inn is beautiful and because of your hospitality it has been extra special for us. This trip was my Christmas present from Bob, and I have never had a better gift. Thank you for everything and I truly hope to return to Turtle Nest Inn.” V.H.&B.F., Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA (January 20, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Turtle Nest Inn was everything and more than your website says. You’ve done a wonderful job in developing the website. Well worth your long hours. Your guest comments section is what truly ‘sold’ me. The apartment is wonderful, everything and more than we needed. We know how hard you have to work to make things so special. Don’t forget to take ‘special & private’ times for yourselves. Thank you so much for everything!!” L.L.&J.L., Rock Cottage Gardens, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA (January 20, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: I had a great time here and hope to come back in the fall. Thank you for everything.” J.R., Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA (January 19, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine & Blackie: Thank you so much for your warm hospitality! You’ve done a wonderful job with the Turtle Nest Inn and we wish you continued success! We couldn’t have had a better honeymoon! All the best! P.S: The Indian dinner was our favorite meal!” A.M.&S.M., San Francisco, California, USA (January 18, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: We were both so delighted with our stay here! The facility and our apartment were so pristine and spotless. You made us very comfortable and relaxed, knowing that you would assist us with any need. You are the best hosts! I could go on and on, but I’ll simply say it was wonderful being here and staying with you.” C.B.&J.B., Springfield, Virginia, USA (January 18, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine: We could not have imagined a better vacation. You are the ultimate in hosts — always gracious & accommodating. Thank you for the use of the microwave — definitely above & beyond what one would expect. Thank you for this special experience.” C.E.&I.E., Tega Cay, South Carolina, USA (January 16, 2003)
“Nice beaches on Grand Cayman, wish our stay was longer.” R.R.&P.R., Saratoga Springs, New York, USA (January 15, 2003)
“Alain and Marleine: I have traveled all over the world to many places and this was, by far, the best place that I have ever stayed. The apartment was clean, spacious and the view was simply extraordinary. The Inn is very quiet with a nice-sized beach and excellent snorkeling. I will definitely be back here within the next year. Thanks again!” N.S.&W.F., Willington, Connecticut, USA (January 12, 2003)
“Dear Alain & Marleine! Staying with you has been a wonderful experience! As you know, we made the reservation by e-mail from Israel, and everything was as you advertise, and even much better. It was a wonderful week! Thank you very much!! Here is a blessing for you in Hebrew: which means ‘Let God bless you in all your activities’.” R.B.&B.B., Haifa, Israel (January 12, 2003)
“Alain & Marleine: Thank you so much for making our first vacation together such an amazing, relaxing & wonderful time. Our apartment was absolutely perfect — you’ve thought of everything! We enjoyed meeting you both and had fun with Blackie and your orange cat especially. You both did an excellent job of selecting and developing this property — please don’t ever change a thing. We both hope to be back very soon. Thank you! Thank you both for giving us our first dream together.” D.W.&A.B., Los Angeles, California, USA (January 12, 2003)
“We had a wonderful time here at the Turtle Nest Inn. The location was ideal! Away from all the tourists, but in a great central location! Very relaxing, great swimming pool. The kids had an absolute blast in the sand & swimming in the pool. Alain & Marleine were wonderful hosts. We found everything we needed. Thanks so much for a wonderful vacation.” C.C.,J.R.,D.C&J.M., Buffalo, New York, USA (January 11, 2003)
“Dear Alain and Marleine: We had a great time. You are very gracious hosts. The Indian dinner is one of our nicest memories. The coral reef here is the most diverse and rich on the island. Your recommendations were invariably excellent, and your (video) tape library is definitely a plus. We will recommend your place to our friends. This is an ideal spot for a relaxing and restful vacation. Merci pour tout, et à bientôt.” A.F.&A.F., Pisa, Italy (January 11, 2003)
“After extensive research, we decided to stay here at the Turtle Nest — the legwork REALLY paid off! Every positive comment you read about this place is absolutely true! Thanks for the great time.” K.G.&P.K., Champaign, Illinois, USA (January 11, 2003)
“Wonderful location, peaceful & very relaxing — away from the hustle & bustle. Indian dinner was first-rate. You are wonderful hosts. We hope to come back soon.” C.B.,A.B.&N.B., Wallingford, Pennsylvania, USA (January 8, 2003)
“Certainly, the most gracious hosts in the Caribbean. Beautiful, charming, lovely accommodations. Hope to come back soon.” D.K.&B.K., Madison, Wisconsin, USA (January 8, 2003)
“We had a wonderful visit in spite of the rainy weather! The snorkeling was great and the kids especially loved the beaches. Thanks — we will have to come back when it is sunnier.” B.G.&A.G., Dublin, Ohio, USA (January 7, 2003)
“Your apartments are beautiful. We hope to come back & stay for a lot longer! Thanks! The cats & Blackie are great.” S.M.&T.M., Buffalo, Minnesota, USA (January 6, 2003)
“Although we were only here one night before visiting with family elsewhere on the island, we had time to really get to know the place. It is so relaxed and wonderful! With friendly people and dogs. Feels like home.” T.C.&B.C., Alexandria, Virginia, USA (January 4, 2003)
“Thanks so very much! We have experienced you as being very good people, whom we hope to see again.” R.B.,E.B.&A.B., Seattle, Washington, USA (January 4, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: This was a great vacation. The hospitality was great. We will certainly be back and tell our friends about it. Love…” B.D.&D.D., Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA (January 3, 2003)
“Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for all your hospitality and for having such a nice Inn. This vacation has been very relaxing and much needed rest from our busy lives. We are all quite envious of your paradise in the sun. See you both next year. Take care, much happiness & health to you both.” L.W.,A.W.&C.W., West Windsor, New Jersey, USA (January 3, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: This is our 2nd year in a row and every year, we just love Turtle Nest Inn! Why anyone would stay on 7 mile beach is beyond us!! Your kind and loving attention to detail is always there for everyone. Your ‘home’ seems like our home. We will be back again!! Lots of love.” E.L.,M.L.,E.L.&S.L., Washington Island, Wisconsin, USA (January 3, 2003)
“Dear Marleine & Alain: Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We loved the atmosphere, the beach, the room, and all the personal attention. You made our first trip to the Caymans spectacular! We’ll see you again.” C.B.&D.B., Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA (January 1, 2003)