A Note from our Founder
— Andrea Napiontek, Founder of Second Star Wishes
Where it all began
One moment.
One memory that changed everything.
One of my very favorite family travel memories is, admittedly, a simple one. It doesn't come with bells and whistles, a transatlantic flight, or a theme park pass.
When my oldest child was just four years old, we took a family trip out to California. We drove along the coast up from La Jolla, marveling at how a new breathtaking ocean scene came into view around every corner. My son begged me to stop — so I did.
We pulled off to the side of the road and picked our way down to a cove, settling in on a big boulder. And there the three of us — my son, my husband, and I — watched the sun set over the Pacific Ocean, waves crashing over the rocks and sea lions barking into the dusk.
As I held my son, it felt, for once, like time was standing still. We got the chance to slow down and simply "be," together.
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To give always-on-the-go families more moments just like this one.
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This is why I founded Second Star Wishes…
The Heart Behind It
For the parents who
wear all the hats.
Because I know, as a parent today, you've got a to-do list a mile long and a million different hats to wear — from "chauffeur" to "chef" to "launderer" to "after-school tutor."
How rare is it that we just get to be "mom" or "dad"?
That's what travel gives us. A break from wearing all the hats except the one that matters most — especially when you don't have to play "travel agent" too.
As family travel experts, my team and I create space in our clients' oh-so-hectic lives for real, honest connection. And as a mom of three kids — two with special needs — I know exactly how precious time spent simply being together truly is.
Time goes by so fast. That four-year-old of mine? He's in high school now. And that's exactly why I want to help families carve out that precious time for connection today.
There's no better way to connect than by sharing new discoveries and opening your child's eyes to all the wonders the world holds in store for them.
So wherever you want to go next — I invite you to let my team take you there. Hand off all the hassle of planning yourself, so taking that much-needed vacation doesn't become just another item on your to-do list.
Instead, it becomes a journey worth savoring all together — a million little moments of connection that add up to lifelong family memories.
Our Mission
Creating space
for the moments that matter most.
We plan the details so you can be fully present for the magic. That's what Second Star Wishes is — and always will be — about.
Our Mission · Our Purpose
To create positive, lasting
vacation experiences for our clients who entrust us with their travel preparations.
Our purpose is simple.
To create happiness.
What We Stand For
The values that guide
everything we do.
All
All Are Welcome
We believe every family deserves to experience the joy of travel...no exceptions. Regardless of life circumstance, family makeup, or background, Second Star Wishes is a safe and inclusive space for all families from all walks of life. No one should miss out on the magic.
Over
We Over Deliver
Good enough is never good enough. We are determined to exceed expectations at every turn...in the details of your itinerary, the speed of our response, and the genuine care we bring to every vacation we plan.
Right
Always Do Right
We do the right thing - even when it's hard, even when no one's watching. Honesty, integrity, and lasting impressions are the foundation of every client relationship we build. Always.
If you're ready to embark on your own simply magical, totally stress-free, memory-making escape...I would be honored to help make it happen. Click below to fill out a trip profile, and my team will be in touch soon.
With so much love,
Andrea Napiontek · Founder, Second Star Wishes