The multi-million pound Casa Morada hotel has opened in Islamorada, in the Florida Keys.

The brainchild of three New York hotel executives, the 16-suite hotel is situated on its own two-acre island on Florida Bay, surrounded by palm-fringed gardens.

The hotel has undergone two years of extensive refurbishment and landscaping.

The interior blends contemporary and classic design with white terrazzo floors, dark wood and colonial furniture. The hotel also boasts a freshwater pool which is positioned directly on the Bay.

Each suite has a private terrace and features king-size beds, outdoor showers and spa pools.

The owners – Terry Ford, Heidi Praver Werthamer and Lauren Abrams – have previously worked for Ian Schrager’s hotels division.

They have stated their commitment to a number of green initiatives in order to preserve the surrounding environmnet. These include tree re-planting throughout the land and species protection schemes to help iguanas, rare woodpeckers and manatees. Details: www.casamorada.com