The Spa Less Traveled (Paperback)

This is the first guide to the ethnic spas of Los Angeles, which are exploding in popularity. The expert authors demystify Asian and European massages and spa treatments and lead readers to their favorite destinations across Los Angeles County. They explain the why, what and how of Korean, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and other ethnic spa treatments; and lead readers to their favorite spas. Includes tips on what to expect, how to handle the language barriers, when and what to tip, even where to eat and shop while you're in the neighborhood.

The Spa Less Traveled is a beautifully designed book illustrated with color photography, making it as much a gift as a guide.

Los Angeles native Brenda Goldstein is a lifelong traveler whose quest for adventure travel began when she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras. More recently, she has traveled the world by exploring the remarkable array of spas in Southern California. The Pasadena resident is a consultant to the health care industry, and is a board member of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles.

Like her co-author, Gail Herndon has explored the globe, starting as a young child growing up in a military family. From a very early age she developed an awareness and appreciation for different peoples and for their customs and traditions. (She also learned how to pack light!) This shared love of cultural exploration makes her a natural partner with Brenda in unearthing the best ethnic spas in L.A. Also a Pasadena resident, Gail is a department director at City of Hope.