The development of the master plan revolves around the concept of “relaxation” and “recreation”. These two are the usual core of hotel resorts though both entail different kind of environment.
To make the master plan align with these needs in the surroundings, the whole island is zoned according to the level of activities to be catered in each areas, gradually decreasing from high level of activities to low. The north part of the island is dedicated as the active zone for water sports and team building activities. The south, on the other hand, as being passive, focuses on relaxation and meditation. Each areas at the south maximizes also the forest or coastal view offered.
The zoning of the island also defines the level of exclusivity provided in the resort. The north part of the island offers the standard accommodation while the south offers different kind of villas for the guests who prefers solemn and calm surroundings. The villas at the south expands all the way to the island of Chiquita offering the views of both sunrise and sunset and the Zambales mountains, making the area more luxurious in terms of ambiance compared to the north part.
Developments are concentrated in the existing developed area of the island to lessen the intervention on the environment and also along the coast to maximize the view offered in the island. This way the center part of the island which contains the bird sanctuary, rain forest and heritage sites will be preserved.
Overall, the synthesis of relaxation and recreation makes the new Grande Island resort an all-in-one place offering wide range of adventure ad experience with nature.