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Island ResortA resort is a place used forrelaxation orrecreation, attracting visitors

forholidays or vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes

commercial establishment operated by a single company.

Towns which are resorts or where tourism or vacationing is a

major part of the local activity are sometimes called resort towns. If

they are by the sea they are called seaside resorts. Inland resorts

include ski resorts, mountain resorts and spa towns.

Visitors to island resorts are primarily beach and nature lovers,

who seek a resort that is well integrated into the surrounding

landscape. Island resorts are typically developed in environmentally

sensitive areas, with casita-type building construction, and the success

of the design is particularly dependent on the relationship of the resort

buildings with the topographical, ecological, and climatic factors of the

site. A design distinction should be made between public spaces and

private areas to create variety and atmosphere. Guestrooms and

restaurants should have views.

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The internal dimensions of guestrooms tend to be more spacious

than those in other types of resorts, and guest are offered a choice of

one, two, or three bedrooms with a living room and private deck.

Kitchenette may be included. Privacy can be achieved by landscapingand screening.

Requirements:

Residential areas

Guestrooms

Hotel

Casino

Conference hall

Clubhouse

Pools

Comfort room/shower room

Gaming areas Offices

Theme park

Guard house

Hospital/clinic

Spas

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Planning at Local levels

There are three main approaches to the interface between the resort

and the natural environment upon which the success of the resort

depends:

1. Conservation and preservation of existing forests, wetlands, and

historic buildings.

2. Renewal and replacement of damaged environmental heritage,

reforestation, and restoration of wetlands.

3. Construction of amenities that enhance the location.

Terms to consider in planning:

Geographical and geological site survey

Natural flora and fauna

Social and cultural conditions

Historic elements

Financial analysis

Economic conditions

Infrastructure planning

Marketing

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Entrances

The guest first impressions of the external approaches to the main

entrance define the characteristics of the resort. The main design

features are landscapes, lighting, and good circulation. Traffic isseparated into distinct classes for accessibility and the control of

congestion, according to the daily volume of arrivals. The following

should be considered:

Separate hotel entrance for coaches and luggage handling.

Separate entrances for conferences and banquets

Controlled access to residential areas

Separate access to the clubhouse

Special paths for pedestrians

Main Entrance

Land Use

Land use is concerned with site organization, circulation, and the

relationship of function and local environmental characteristics, spaces,

and volumes. From the outset, details of the local climate and

topography form an essential background for decision making and

design.

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Infrastructure

First, studies must access the capability of an area to support the

resorts requirements (per volume of visitors a year) for utilities, such as

potable water, sewage, and waste disposal; power supplies; andcommunications.

Transportation

If guest are to be brought to the resort, and food and materials

delivered, then materials must be imported before any construction can

begin. Access by means of a good transport system is thereforeessential. Land must be available of sufficient size and capacity at no

great distance from the resort for the purpose of installing an

international runway, but construction plans may be delayed over

several years and coincide with market expansion.