/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #style.css
\*-----------------------------------*/

/**
 * copyright 2022 codewithsadee
 */





/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #CUSTOM PROPERTY
\*-----------------------------------*/

:root {

  /**
   * colors
   */

  --united-nations-blue: hsl(214, 56%, 58%);
  --bright-navy-blue: hsl(214, 57%, 51%);
  --spanish-gray: hsl(0, 0%, 60%);
  --black-coral: hsl(225, 8%, 42%);
  --oxford-blue: hsl(208, 97%, 12%);
  --yale-blue: hsl(214, 72%, 33%);
  --blue-ncs: hsl(197, 100%, 36%);
  --gunmetal: hsl(206, 34%, 20%);
  --gainsboro: hsl(0, 0%, 88%);
  --cultured: hsl(0, 0%, 98%);
  --white: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);
  --black: hsl(0, 0%, 0%);
  --onyx: hsl(0, 0%, 25%);
  --jet: hsl(0, 0%, 20%);

  /**
   * typography
   */

  --ff-poppins: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  --ff-montserrat: "Montserrat", sans-serif;

  --fs-1: calc(20px + 3.5vw);
  --fs-2: calc(18px + 1.6vw);
  --fs-3: calc(16px + 0.45vw);
  --fs-4: 15px;
  --fs-5: 14px;
  --fs-6: 13px;
  --fs-7: 12px;
  --fs-8: 11px;

  --fw-500: 500;
  --fw-600: 600;
  --fw-700: 700;
  --fw-800: 800;

  /**
   * transition
   */

  --transition: 0.25s ease-in-out;

  /**
   * spacing
   */

  --section-padding: 60px;

  /**
   * border-radius
   */

  --radius-15: 15px;
  --radius-25: 25px;

}





/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #RESET
\*-----------------------------------*/

*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}


li { list-style: none; }

a { text-decoration: none;}

a,
img,
span,
input,
label,
button,
ion-icon { display: inline; }

input,
button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font: inherit;
}

button { cursor: pointer; }

input { width: 100%; }

ion-icon { pointer-events: none; }

html {
  font-family: var(--ff-poppins);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body { background: var(--white); }





/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #REUSED STYLE
\*-----------------------------------*/

.container { padding-inline: 0px; }

.btn {
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: var(--padding, 10px 20px);
  border: var(--border-width, 2px) solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  border-color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
}

.btn-primary:is(:hover, :focus) {
  background: var(--yale-blue);
  border-color: var(--yale-blue);
}

.btn-secondary { border-color: var(--white); }

.btn-secondary:is(:hover, :focus) { background: hsla(0, 0%, 100%, 0.1); }

.h1,
.h2,
.h3 {
  font-weight: var(--fw-800);
  font-family: var(--ff-montserrat);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-1);
}

.h2,
.h3 { color: var(--gunmetal); }

.h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2); }

.h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-3);
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--ff-montserrat);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title { margin-bottom: 15px; }

.section-text {
  color: var(--black-coral);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.card-text {
  color: var(--black-coral);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
}
/* Text hide/reveal effect */
.hero-title,
.hero-text,
.hero .btn-group {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: fadeInUp 1s forwards;
}

.hero-title {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.hero-text {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.hero .btn-group {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}



/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #HERO
\*-----------------------------------*/
.new-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.new-hero .slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* This pseudo-element creates the dark gradient overlay on EVERY slide */
.new-hero .slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;                        /* above background image, below content */
  pointer-events: none;              /* clicks pass through to links/buttons */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 0%,          /* strong darkening at bottom */
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52) 30%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20) 60%,
    transparent 95%
  );
}

.new-hero .slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Make sure content and dots are above the overlay */
.hero-content,
.hero-dots {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Content styling */
.hero-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  z-index: 4;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7.5vw, 5.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Button */
.hero-btn {
  background: #ff6b35;
  color: white;
  padding: 1rem 2.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.hero-btn:hover,
.hero-btn:focus {
  background: #e55a2b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Dots (using <span> as in your HTML) */
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-dots .dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.hero-dots .dot.active {
  background: #ff6b35;
  border-color: #ff6b35;
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .new-hero {
    height: 75vh;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 9vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.35rem);
  }

  .hero-btn {
    padding: 0.9rem 2.4rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .hero-dots {
    bottom: 1.6rem;
  }

  .hero-dots .dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }
}
/* ABOUT SECTION */
/* ----------  ABOUT – LEFT IMAGE | RIGHT CONTENT  ---------- */
.about-section{
  background:#f8fafc;
  padding:5rem 0;
}

/* force left-right layout */
.about-section .row{
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:row !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  gap:3rem !important;
}
.about-section .row > *{
  flex:1 1 50% !important;
  max-width:50% !important;
}

/* image wrapper */
.about-image{
  height:100%;
  min-height:420px;
  border-radius:1.25rem;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 1.5rem 3rem rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.about-image img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.about-image:hover img{transform:scale(1.08);}

/* typography */
.about-section .section-title{
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight:800;
  color:#0f172a;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.about-section .lead{
  font-size:1.25rem;
  color:#0ea5e9;
}
.about-section p{
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#334155;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}

/* button */
.btn-primary{
  background:#ff6b35;
  border:none;
  padding:.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius:50px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#fff;
  transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  background:#e55a2b;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* mobile : stack columns */
@media (max-width:991px){
  .about-section .row{
    flex-direction:column !important;
    gap:2rem !important;
  }
  .about-section .row > *{
    max-width:100% !important;
  }
  .about-image{min-height:320px;}
}





/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #TOUR SEARCH
\*-----------------------------------*/

.tour-search {
  background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  padding-block: var(--section-padding);
}

.tour-search-form .input-label {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-4);
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tour-search-form .input-field {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.tour-search-form .input-field::placeholder { color: var(--spanish-gray); }

.tour-search-form .input-field::-webkit-datetime-edit {
  color: var(--spanish-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tour-search-form .input-wrapper { margin-bottom: 15px; }

.tour-search .btn {
  width: 100%;
  --border-width: 1px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  margin-top: 35px;
}

/* Destination Section */
.popular {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff, #ffffff);
  text-align: center;
}

.popular .section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #2d2d2d;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.popular .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ff7b54;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.popular .section-text {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.popular-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Destination Cards */
.popular-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.popular-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Image Effects */
.card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.popular-card:hover .card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2), rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.popular-card:hover .img-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Content */
.card-content {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.card-rating ion-icon {
  color: #ffc107;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.card-subtitle a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #777;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.card-title a {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #333;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.card-text {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stylish Button */
.animated-btn {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 12px 35px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7b54, #ff3c83);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.animated-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3c83, #ff7b54);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}






.popular { padding-block: var(--section-padding); }

.popular-list,
.popular-list > li:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: 30px; }

.popular-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-25);
  height: 430px;
}

.popular-card .card-img { height: 100%; }

.popular-card .card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.popular-card .card-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-25);
  padding: 7px;
}


.popular-card .card-rating {
  background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.popular-card .card-subtitle {
  color: var(--blue-ncs);
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.popular-card .card-title { margin-bottom: 5px; }

.popular-card :is(.card-subtitle, .card-title) > a { color: inherit; }

.popular .btn { margin-inline: auto; }
/* Popular destination card hover */
.popular-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.popular-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.popular-card img {
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.popular-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.popular-card .card-content {
  padding: 15px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.popular-card:hover .card-content {
  background: #f0f8ff; /* light highlight */
}


/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #BLOG SECTION STYLES
\*-----------------------------------*/

/* Blog Hero Section */
.blog-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-hero .hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
}

.blog-hero .hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.blog-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.blog-hero .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.blog-hero .hero-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.blog-hero .btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.blog-hero .btn {
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-hero .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bright-navy-blue), var(--yale-blue));
  border-color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
}

.blog-hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yale-blue), var(--blue-ncs));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3);
}

.blog-hero .btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
}

.blog-hero .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: hsla(0, 0%, 100%, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Blog Main Section */
.blog-section {
  padding-block: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--cultured);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--ff-montserrat);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.section-header .section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--gunmetal);
}

.section-header .section-text {
  color: var(--black-coral);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-25);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s forwards;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.blog-card .card-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card .card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-card .img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, 
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, 
    rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .img-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.blog-card .card-rating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bright-navy-blue), var(--yale-blue));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: var(--fs-7);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card .card-rating i {
  color: #ffc107;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.blog-card .card-content {
  padding: 25px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: var(--fs-7);
  color: var(--spanish-gray);
}

.blog-meta i {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.blog-category a {
  color: var(--blue-ncs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-category a:hover {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
}

.blog-card .card-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-4);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card .card-title a {
  color: var(--gunmetal);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
  font-family: var(--ff-montserrat);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card .card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
}

.blog-card .card-text {
  color: var(--black-coral);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  display: -webkit-box;

  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gainsboro);
  padding-top: 15px;
}

.read-more-btn {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
  color: var(--yale-blue);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.read-more-btn i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.read-time {
  color: var(--spanish-gray);
  font-size: var(--fs-7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.read-time i {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--black-coral);
}

/* Load More Section */
.load-more-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.animated-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bright-navy-blue), var(--yale-blue));
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 40px;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.animated-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yale-blue), var(--blue-ncs));
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3);
}

.animated-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.animated-btn:hover::after {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.animated-btn.loading::after {
  animation: loadingPulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes loadingPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Categories Section */
.categories {
  padding-block: var(--section-padding);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gainsboro), var(--white));
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 25px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-25);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bright-navy-blue), var(--yale-blue));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.category-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bright-navy-blue), var(--yale-blue));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.category-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
  color: var(--gunmetal);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-family: var(--ff-montserrat);
}

.category-card p {
  color: var(--black-coral);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
}

.category-link {
  color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.category-link:hover {
  color: var(--yale-blue);
}

/* Newsletter Section */
.newsletter {
  padding-block: var(--section-padding);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bright-navy-blue), var(--yale-blue));
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-content {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter .section-text {
  color: hsla(0, 0%, 100%, 0.9);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.newsletter .input-field {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  border: none;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.newsletter .input-field::placeholder {
  color: var(--spanish-gray);
}

.newsletter .btn {
  padding: 15px 30px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #FOOTER
\*-----------------------------------*/









.footer-top {
  background: var(--gunmetal);
  padding-block: var(--section-padding);
  color: var(--gainsboro);
}

.footer-brand { margin-bottom: 30px; }

.footer-brand img { width: 150px; }

.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.footer-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-contact { margin-bottom: 30px; }

.contact-title {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--ff-montserrat);
  font-weight: var(--fw-500);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
}

.contact-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  max-width: 200px;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-item ion-icon { --ionicon-stroke-width: 40px; }

.contact-link,
address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gainsboro);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
}

.contact-link:is(:hover, :focus) { color: var(--white); }

.form-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-form .input-field {
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-form .btn { width: 100%; }

.footer-bottom {
  --gunmetal: hsl(205, 36%, 17%);
  background: var(--gunmetal);
  padding-block: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.copyright {
  color: var(--gainsboro);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.copyright a {
  color: inherit;
  display: inline-block;
}

.copyright a:is(:hover, :focus) { color: var(--white); }

.footer-bottom-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 21px;
}

.footer-bottom-list > li { position: relative; }

.footer-bottom-list > li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: 3px;
  width: 1px;
  background: hsla(0, 0%, 100%, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom-link {
  color: var(--gainsboro);
  font-size: var(--fs-7);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-link:is(:hover, :focus) { color: var(--white); }





/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #GO TO TOP
\*-----------------------------------*/

.go-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.go-top.active {
  opacity: 0.8;
  transform: translateY(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

.go-top:is(:hover, :focus) { opacity: 1; }





/*-----------------------------------*\
 * #MEDIA QUERIES
\*-----------------------------------*/

/**
 * responsive for larger than 580px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 580px) {

  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .btn {
    --fs-5: 16px;
    --padding: 12px 30px;
  }

  section:not(.cta) :is(.section-subtitle, .section-title, .section-text) {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-text { margin-bottom: 40px; }

  .card-text { --fs-5: 15px; }



  /**
   * HEADER
   */

  .header { padding-top: 0px; }

  .helpline-box .icon-box { padding: 14px; }

  .header-top .logo img { max-width: unset; }

  .search-btn { font-size: 30px; }

  .nav-open-btn { font-size: 40px; }

  .header .btn {
    --fs-5: 14px;
    --padding: 6px 20px;
  }



  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero {
    min-height: 800px;
    padding-top: 85px;
  }

  .hero-text { --fs-5: 15px; }

  .btn-group { gap: 20px; }



  /**
   * TOUR SEARCH
   */

  .tour-search-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .tour-search-form .input-wrapper { margin-bottom: 0; }

  .tour-search-form .input-field { padding: 16px 20px; }

  .tour-search .btn {
    grid-column: span 2;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }



  /**
   * POPULAR
   */

  .popular-card .card-content { right: auto; }



  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

  .footer .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .footer-form { grid-column: span 2; }

  .footer-bottom { text-align: left; }

  .copyright { margin-bottom: 0; }

  .footer-bottom-list { justify-content: flex-end; }

}





/**
 * responsive for larger than 768px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 768px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-5: 15px;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container { max-width: 800px; }

  .section-text {
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }



  /**
   * HEADER
   */

  .helpline-box {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .helpline-box .wrapper {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: var(--fs-6);
  }

  .social-list { gap: 10px; }



  /**
   * POPULAR
   */

  .popular-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .popular-list > li:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: 0; }

  .popular-card .card-content { right: 20px; }



  /**
   * PACKAGE
   */

  .package-list { margin-bottom: 50px; }

  .package-list > li:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: 40px; }

  .package-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1.5fr 1fr;
  }

  .package-card .card-banner { height: 100%; }

  .package-card .card-content { padding: 40px; }

  .package-card .card-price {
    display: grid;
    place-content: center;
  }

  .package-card .card-price .wrapper { margin-bottom: 15px; }



  /**
   * GALLERY
   */

  .gallery { padding-bottom: calc(var(--section-padding * 2)); }

  .gallery-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .gallery-image { border-radius: var(--radius-25); }



  /**
   * CTA
   */

  .cta .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .cta-content { width: calc(100% - 225px); }

  .cta .section-text { margin-inline: 0; }



  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

  .form-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-form .input-field { margin-bottom: 0; }

  .footer-form .btn { width: max-content; }

  .blog-hero .btn-group {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  
  .newsletter .input-field {
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
  }
  
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .blog-hero .container {
    padding: 0 40px;
  }
}





/**
 * responsive for larger than 992px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 992px) {

  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container { max-width: 1050px; }



  /**
   * HEADER
   */

  .header.active .header-top {
    position: unset;
    background: unset;
  }

  .nav-open-btn,
  .navbar-top { display: none; }

  .header-bottom { border-bottom: none; }

  .header.active .header-bottom {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--onyx);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .header-bottom .container { padding-block: 0; }

  .header .navbar { all: unset; }

  .navbar-list {
    border-top: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navbar-list li { border-bottom: none; }

  .navbar-link {
    color: var(--white);
    --fs-4: 16px;
    font-weight: unset;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .header.active .navbar-link { color: var(--onyx); }

  .header.active .navbar-link:is(:hover, :focus) { color: var(--bright-navy-blue); }

  .header.active .social-link {
    color: var(--onyx);
    border-color: hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.15);
  }

  .overlay { display: none; }



  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero .container { max-width: 740px; }



  /**
   * TOUR SEARCH
   */

  .tour-search-form { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }

  .tour-search .btn {
    --padding: 15px;
    grid-column: unset;
    margin-top: 0;
  }



  /**
   * POPULAR
   */

  .popular-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }



  /**
   * PACKAGE
   */

  .meta-box { --fs-8: 13px; }

  .meta-box > ion-icon { font-size: 15px; }



  /**
   * CTA 
   */

  .cta .section-title { max-width: 25ch; }



  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

  .footer-top .container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .footer-form { grid-column: unset; }

  .form-wrapper { flex-direction: column; }

  .footer-form .btn { width: 100%; }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  
  .blog-hero .hero-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
  }
  
  .blog-hero .hero-text {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}





/**
 * responsive for larger than 1200px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * spacing
     */

    --section-padding: 100px;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container { max-width: 1180px; }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
  }
  
  .blog-card .card-content {
    padding: 30px;
  }
  
  .blog-card .card-img {
    height: 280px;
  }
}


/* Parent container */
.dropdown-parent {
  position: relative;
}

/* Dropdown menu */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  margin: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Dropdown links */
.dropdown-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-item a:hover {
  background: #ff6a00;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover */
.dropdown-parent:hover .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


.travel-guide {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.travel-guide .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.travel-guide .section-text {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: #555;
}

.guide-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.guide-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.guide-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.guide-card:hover .guide-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.guide-content {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.guide-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ff6600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.guide-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
}





  
   .hero {
      display: flex;
      position: relative;
      height: 100vh;
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .hero-slide {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .hero-slide.active {
      opacity: 1;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero .container {
      position: relative;
      text-align: center;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 700px;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      
    }

    .hero-text {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background: #d34013;
      border: none;
      padding: 12px 25px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      border-radius: 100px;
      color: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: #5a59b9;
    }


    /* Extra Stylish Effects */

    .about-page {
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #f7f7f7, #e8f0ff);
      text-align: center;
      animation: fadeIn 1s ease-in-out;
    }

    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 25px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .about-card {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .about-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .about-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .about-card .overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      color: white;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 20px;
    }

    .about-card:hover .overlay {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .about-extra {
      margin-top: 50px;
      text-align: left;
      padding: 30px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      animation: slideUp 1s ease;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
      margin-top: 70px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .gallery-item {
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 220px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.2) rotate(2deg);
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }
  




     .contact-hero {
      position: relative;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 60px 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.5), rgba(0,0,0,0.5)), url('https:/images.unsplash.com/photo-1507525428034-b723cf961d3e') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
      color: #fff;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2);
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-hero h1 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      animation: fadeInDown 1s ease;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .contact-hero p {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .contact-container {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      margin: 50px auto;
      max-width: 1200px;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .contact-info {
      background: #f8f9fa;
      padding: 30px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-info::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0,123,255,0.1), transparent);
      z-index: 0;
      transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }
    .contact-info:hover::before {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0,123,255,0.2), transparent);
    }
    .contact-info h2 {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 2rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-info p {
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-info .info-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 15px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-info .info-item:hover {
      background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .contact-info .info-item:hover ion-icon {
      color: #fff;
    }
    .contact-info .info-item:active {
      transform: translateY(0);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    .contact-info ion-icon {
      color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
      margin-right: 10px;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .contact-info a, .contact-info address {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-style: normal;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-form {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 30px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-form::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,123,255,0.1), transparent);
      z-index: 0;
      transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }
    .contact-form:hover::before {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,123,255,0.2), transparent);
    }
    .contact-form h2 {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-size: 2rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .form-group label {
      font-weight: 600;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      color: #333;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px;
      border: 1px solid #ddd;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      background: #fafafa;
    }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,123,255,0.3);
      background: #fff;
      transform: scale(1.02);
    }
    .form-group textarea {
      min-height: 140px;
      resize: vertical;
    }
    .form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
    .form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
      transform: translateY(-25px);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--bright-navy-blue);
    }
    .contact-form button {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
      color: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-form button::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
      transition: 0.5s;
    }
    .contact-form button:hover::before {
      left: 100%;
    }
    .contact-form button:hover {
      background: #0056b3;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    .social-section {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 40px 20px;
      background: #f1f3f5;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .social-section h2 {
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .social-links {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .social-links a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      background: var(--bright-navy-blue);
      color: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .social-links a:hover {
      background: #0056b3;
      transform: scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    @keyframes fadeInDown {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* Medium-sized screens (tablets, 768px to 991px) */
    @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
      .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
      }
      .contact-info, .contact-form {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 25px;
      }
      .contact-info .info-item {
        padding: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        border-radius: 6px;
      }
      .contact-info ion-icon {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-right: 8px;
      }
      .contact-info a, .contact-info address {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
      }
    }

    /* Small screens (below 768px) */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .contact-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
      .contact-hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }
      .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .contact-info, .contact-form {
        padding: 20px;
      }
      .social-links a {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
      }
    }





    /* Destination Slideshow Styles - Integrated and Fixed for Alignment & Size */
    .destination-slideshow {
      position: relative;
      height: 70vh; /* Reduced from 100vh for better page flow and neat alignment */
      min-height: 500px; /* Minimum height for smaller screens */
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      color: white;
      margin: 2rem 0; /* Added margin for neat spacing */
    }

    .destination-slide {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .destination-slide.active {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .destination-overlay {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      padding: 2rem;
      border-radius: 15px;
      max-width: 90%; /* Improved max-width for better alignment on wide screens */
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 800px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
      box-sizing: border-box; /* Ensures padding doesn't affect width */
    }

    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    .destination-title {
      font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); /* Responsive font size for neat scaling */
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .destination-description {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem); /* Responsive description size */
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .creative-highlight {
      font-style: italic;
      color: #ffd700;
      font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.1rem); /* Responsive highlight size */
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-left: 4px solid #ffd700;
      padding-left: 1rem;
    }

    .explore-btn {
      background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #ee5a24);
      color: white;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3);
      display: inline-block; /* Ensures button alignment */
    }

    .explore-btn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.5);
    }

    .slide-indicators {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.5rem; /* Reduced gap for neat alignment */
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .indicator {
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s ease;
    }

    .indicator.active {
      background: white;
    }

    /* Responsive Adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .destination-slideshow {
        height: 60vh; /* Smaller height on mobile for better fit */
        min-height: 400px;
      }
      .destination-overlay {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin: 0 1rem;
      }
      .slide-indicators {
        bottom: 0.5rem;
        gap: 0.3rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .destination-overlay {
        padding: 1rem;
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
      }
    }
  



/* ----------  4×2  DESTINATIONS  GRID  ---------- */
.dest-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, rgba(0,0,0,.75) 80%);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.destinations-grid-section{
  background:#fff;
  padding:4rem 0;
}
.dest-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:1.5rem;
}
.dest-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:1rem;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 .8rem 2rem rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:#fff;
}
.dest-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 1.2rem 2.5rem rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.dest-card img{
  width:100%;
  height:260px;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .5s;
}
.dest-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.1);}
.dest-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(0,0,0,.75) 100%);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.dest-overlay h3{
  font-size:1.5rem;
  font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:.5rem;
}
.dest-overlay p{
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.4;
  margin:0;
}

/*  subtle per-card CTA  */
.read-more{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:.75rem;
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#ffd43b;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .3s, transform .3s;
}
.dest-card:hover .read-more{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

/*  centred heading  */
.section-title{
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight:800;
  color:#0f172a;
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:2.5rem;
}

/* ----------  RESPONSIVE  ---------- */
@media (max-width:992px){
  .dest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .dest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

/* ----------  BLOG  HUB  –  CENTERED  TITLE  +  SINGLE  COLUMN  ---------- */
.blog-hub-section{
  background:#fff;
  padding:4rem 0;
}
.hub-main-title{
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight:800;
  color:#0f172a;
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:3rem;
}
.hub-sub-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight:700;
  color:#0ea5e9;
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:2rem;
}
.blog-block{
  margin-bottom:5rem;
}
.blog-block:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/*  single-column  grid  (4 rows)  */
.dest-grid-1x4{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;        /* 1 column */
  gap:1.5rem;
  margin-bottom:2rem;
}
.dest-item{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:1rem;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 .8rem 2rem rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  background:#000;
}
.dest-item img{
  width:40%;
  height:180px;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .5s;
}
.dest-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.1);}
.dest-info{
  flex:1;
  padding:1.5rem;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.dest-info h3{
  font-size:1.4rem;
  font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:.5rem;
}
.dest-info p{
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.4;
  margin:0 0 1rem;
}
.dest-cta{
  align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#ffd43b;
  transition:color .3s;
}
.dest-item:hover .dest-cta{
  color:#ffed4e;
}

/*  button  */
.btn-primary{
  background:#ff6b35;
  border:none;
  padding:.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius:50px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#fff;
  transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  background:#e55a2b;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/*  mobile  tweak  */
@media (max-width:576px){
  .dest-item{flex-direction:column;}
  .dest-item img{width:100%; height:160px;}
  .dest-info{background:rgba(0,0,0,.85);}
}

/* ----------  TESTIMONIALS  SECTION  ---------- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e8f0ff 100%);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 4px solid #3498db;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.stars {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid #ecf0f1;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
  color: #3498db;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ----------  TRUST  BADGES  SECTION  ---------- */
.trust-badges {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #34495e 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.badge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.badge-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-number {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3498db;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .badge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}