Take the 110 to this exotic, detoxifying destination.

Distance from LA to Japan: about 5,000 miles. Distance from LA to Torrance: about 20 miles, making it a relatively short trip to the first US ganban-yoku at Miyako Hybrid Hotel's Relaken Spa.

Literally meaning "bedrock bath," ganban-yoku is actually more sauna than bath. The floor is the main attraction: mineral-rich, heated "Super Growth Energy Stone" from Kyushu, Japan. It's said to emit infrared rays and negative ions that promote perspiration and detoxification.

After "bathing," our tester reports her skin looked refreshed and dewy--just like the slim Japanese women who packed the place (ganban-yoku is a craze abroad; now we know why). The cost for all this? Just $45.

Plus, think of the money you'll save on airfare.

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