Thinking about Grand Cayman for your next dive vacation but have a been there, done that attitude about it? Well, in case you don't already know, let me be the first to tell you that there's still a side to Grand Cayman that continues to be overlooked, and you might want to check it out. When people ask me to describe Cayman diving, I usually opt with the standard You have a few hours? But if someone asks me to name one specific site, I just throw up my hands and have to admit that Grand Cayman's East End is still a walk on the wild side. On a recent visit to the East End on Cayman Diving Lodge's new Pro-48 dive boat, a small group of divers and I spotted huge sea turtles on almost every dive and also squadrons of eagle rays flying along the reef face in what seemed to be choreographed aerial acrobatics. Nowhere else on Grand Cayman compares with diving the East End. However, if you can imagine the famous North Wall with more swim-throughs and more spectacular overhangs with huge colorful sponges, you just might begin to get the picture. Many East End sites are virtually untouched and feature fish-filled caverns and plenty of shark and tarpon. Underwater photographers appreciate both the small groups that the Cayman Lodge sails with and the near-virgin diving. I can testify to both firsthand, because I am a crazed shutterbug who thrives on new places to photograph. These are the kinds of experiences divers talk about for years, says Marc Montgomery, dive master at Cayman Diving Lodge. And by adding little personal touches, such as computer diving and easing up on some restrictions, we can make their stay even more special. I couldn't agree more. In the small settlement of the East End, Cayman Diving Lodge is nestled against a backdrop of palm trees and overlooks a turquoise lagoon. The lagoon that separates the barrier reef from the beach is perfect for snorkeling and night diving as well. The lodge serves all meals in abundant proportions in an open-air dining room that overlooks the sea. The live-in staff promotes a unique camaraderie that makes visitors feel at home. Guests enjoy the simple comfort of one of 11 air-conditioned rooms with private baths. Cayman Diving Lodge remains a small, casual beachside facility that attracts only divers who pursue relaxation, seclusion and pristine diving. You'll find gear rentals, equipment repair, resort courses and advanced dive training programs. What I enjoyed most about diving with the pros at Cayman Diving Lodge was that you come to expect what is normally the unexpected. You'll also find an information desk ready to assist in arranging tours, car and 4x4 rentals. It's attention to such details that adds up to personal pampering when you're traveling, and I, like many other people, just can't get enough of it.