Answers to some of the UK's biggest health concerns for World Health Day 2015. World Health Day provides the ideal opportunity to reassess ourselves and consider where we can make improvements in terms of our mental and physical well-being. Below are some suggestions to help kick-start a healthier and happier lifestyle.  

1: Lose weight at Buchinger Wilhelmi, Lake Constance, Germany  

Problem: The UK has one of the highest levels of obesity in Western Europe with around 1 in 4 adults affected.

Solution: Doctors and specialists at Buchinger Wilhelmi, a clinic which uses therapeutic fasting techniques and integrative medicine, can assist guests in shedding weight.

Bookings: info@buchinger-wilhelmi.com

Getting there: Fly direct from London Gatwick to Zurich with EasyJet from £194 return

Rates from £1,643 per person for a 10 night 'Compact' Buchinger therapeutic fasting stay 

2: Lower blood pressure at The Little Nell, Colorado, USA

Problem: High blood pressure puts a strain on the heart and blood vessels. Over time, it can lead to strokes and heart attacks.

Solution: Guests can kick-start their blood pressure lowering exercise regime this summer at The Little Nell by grabbing a mountain bike and weaving down the mountains. The hotel's 'Pros in Motion' program is sure to give guests extra enthusiasm as they are joined by cycle legends for hour long trips in the fresh Aspen air. Expert guides tailor the route to the cyclist's fitness level.

Bookings: Insiderinfo@thelittlenell.com

Getting there: Fly to Aspen from London Heathrow with United from £1,635 return

Rates from £317 per night (inc tax)

3: Eat organically at Ett Hem, Stockholm, Sweden  

Problem: Pesticides and other chemicals that are used to grow fruit and vegetables harm the Earth and are said to reduce the nutritional value of foods.

Solution: To reduce exposure to these nasties, eat at Ett Hem where the Chefs use only local, seasonal and organic produce to create delicious home-cooked meals.

Bookings:  info@etthem.se

Getting there: Fly direct from London Gatwick to Stockholm Arlanda from with Norwegian Airlines from £131 return  

Rates from £298.12 per night (inc tax)

4: Reduce stress levels at Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella, Spain

Problem: Stress is a far more serious condition than many of us think and can lead to heart disease, depression, anxiety, headaches, diabetes and even Alzheimer's.

Solution: Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella's new Six Senses Spa is set to open this summer. The Six Senses Spa will offer guests a series of yogic programs and integrated wellness retreats delivering highly personalized solutions to help them reduce their level of stress and restore a sense of calm.

Bookings: hotel@puenteromano.com

Getting there: Fly direct from London Stanstead to Malaga with Ryanair from £175 return

Rates from £227.63 per night (inc tax)

5: Get marathon-fit at Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan

Problem: People are less likely to be able to do exercise if they have a low level of fitness. If they do not do physical activities on a regular basis, their heart and muscle health may diminish.

Solution: Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, speed muscle strength and endurance by joining the locals in the gardens of Tokyo's Imperial Palace, the city's most popular place to run. The track is 3 miles long and loops through the grounds under the Sakuradamon Gate. Stretch out and then retreat to nearby Palace Hotel Tokyo for a hot shower and to admire the views of the Imperial Palace.

Bookings: www.en.palacehoteltokyo.com/offer/quintessentially-tokyo/

Getting there: Fly direct from London Heathrow to Tokyo with Japan Airlines from £1,443 return

Rates from £294 per night (inc tax)

6: Inspire sporty kids at VILA VITA Parc, The Algarve, Portugal  

Problem: Child obesity is a major concern in the UK as kids aren't doing enough sport.

Solution: Inspire children to try out new activities and practice their sporting skills at VILA VITA Parc. From surfing to soccer and volleyball to table tennis, there is something to suit each and every child.

Bookings: reservas@vilavitaparc.com

Getting there: Fly direct from London Gatwick to Faro from Faro with British Airways from £407 return

Rates from £186 per night (inc tax)

7: Sleep soundly at Gstaad Palace, Switzerland  

Problem: Regular poor sleep can cause some serious medical conditions including obesity, heart disease and diabetes, and can shorten life expectancy.

Solution: Escape to a wilderness Walig-hut in the Gstaad mountains. Traditionally used as a famers' outpost, the Walig is so secluded it ensures that guests are cocooned in silence at night time. Perfect conditions to sleep the recommended 8 hours straight.  

Bookings: info@palace.ch

Getting there: Fly direct from London Southend to Bern with Skywork from £347 return

Rates from £454 per night (inc tax)

8: Top-up on vitamin D at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, UAE

Problem: A lack of vitamin D can lead to soft bones and even rickets, a disease in which the bone tissue doesn't mineralize properly.

Solution: For a vitamin D top-up, head to Abu Dhabi and bask in the sunshine poolside at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. The body creates vitamin D when skin comes into contact with direct sunlight – something which Abu Dhabi has in abundance with temperatures rarely dropping below 23 degrees Celsius.

Bookings: yas.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

Getting there: Fly direct from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi with Etihad from £715 return

Rates from £143 per night (inc tax)

9: Improve physical wellbeing at Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, Alicante, Spain  

Problem: People who do not do enough exercise are at risk of many illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis to name a few.

Solution: Gradually ease yourself back into physical activity at Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa where there are many forms of gentle exercise on the menu from Tai Chi and Chi Kung to Yoga.

Bookings: www.asiagardens.es/en

Getting there: Flights direct from London Luton to Alicante with EasyJet from £188 return

Rates from £255 per night (inc tax) 

10: Improve mental wellbeing at Viceroy Maldives, Vaguru Island, Maldives

Problem: Mental health is no longer a taboo topic and is something people are increasingly concerned about.

Solution: One way to enhance mental wellbeing is through physical activity and meditation. Physical activity has been shown to have a positive influence on mental wellbeing and some mental illnesses. Practice yoga at sunrise or sunset at Viceroy Maldives and then meditate on the resorts yoga pavilion whilst looking out over the ocean for a sense of complete calm.

Bookings: reservations.maldives@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

Getting there: Fly from London Heathrow to Male with Oman Air from £1,056 return. Take a seaplane transfer from Male to Viceroy Maldives from around £381 per person.  

Rates from £810.70 per night (inc tax) 

For further information on any of these packages, please contact Mason Rose:
T +44 (0)20 7201 8060  E:pr@masonrose.comwww.masonrose.com