The two blueprints provided show the development that has taken place on Paradise Island from the past until the present, with labels and pictures. Both maps include several natural and artificial features in the water and on land.
At first glance, it is clear that the island has been converted from a scientific research outpost to a tourist destination with many additional amenities in place of palm trees. Both land and water use have been developed significantly to accommodate holiday vacationers.
Immediately, it is clear that the smaller research station on the west side of the island has been replaced by a much larger hotel complex and a swimming pool. In addition, the tropical forest in the centre of the island had been cut down to make way for the circular-shaped open-air restaurant and barbecue area, which are accessible from the hotel by a walking path. In order to service the needs of the island, the smaller original pier had been extended to accommodate larger cruise ships to berth on the shoreline just west of the hotel. On the northeast of the island, the natural spring remains the same with a newly built cafe and lookout. As well, the beach on the northwest of the island remains unchanged and this is where tourists can go for a swim.
Additionally, tourists can use the newly made bicycle path that goes around the circumference of the island.