/* ==========================================
   SEE CLEARWATER BEACH - Design System
   Travel guide to Clearwater Beach, FL.
   Palette: Gulf turquoise + sunset gold + sand white.
   ========================================== */

:root {
  --primary: #17B3C7;          /* gulf turquoise */
  --primary-dark: #0D8A9A;     /* deep gulf */
  --primary-darker: #075663;   /* deep ocean */
  --primary-light: #6ED2DF;    /* shallow water */
  --secondary: #F5A623;        /* sunset gold */
  --secondary-dark: #DA8A14;   /* deep sunset */
  --secondary-light: #FAC872;  /* warm sand */
  --accent: #FF7E5F;           /* coral */
  --sand: #FFF8EC;             /* soft sand */
  --sand-deep: #F4EBD4;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F4FAFB;
  --light-gray: #E6F0F3;
  --medium-gray: #8AA3AA;
  --dark-gray: #3F5257;
  --text: #142A33;
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Fredoka', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-script: 'Pacifico', cursive;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --container: 1200px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.14);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 54px rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.2);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 999px;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: 70px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.section { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--off-white); }
.section-sand { background: var(--sand); }
.section-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-darker) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-teal h1, .section-teal h2, .section-teal h3, .section-teal h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section-teal p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(218, 138, 20, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.btn-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.32);
}
.btn-teal:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.05); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--primary-darker); }
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn i { font-size: 0.95em; }

/* --- Top Bar --- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-darker);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.top-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-bar .dot { color: var(--secondary); margin: 0 4px; }
.top-bar a { color: #fff; }

/* --- Header --- */
.header {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(12, 60, 80, 0.06);
}
.header-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.logo-img { width: 230px; height: auto; transition: var(--transition); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; justify-content: center; }
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  padding: 8px 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--primary-dark); border-color: var(--secondary); }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown > .nav-link::after {
  content: '\f107';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-left: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 250px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* Nested (fly-out) dropdown — Fishing under Helpful Tips */
.has-subdropdown { position: relative; }
.subdropdown-trigger {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
  gap: 10px;
}
.subdropdown-trigger i { font-size: 0.7em; color: var(--secondary-dark); }
.has-subdropdown:hover > .subdropdown-trigger { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--primary-dark); }
.sub-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 100%;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s, visibility .25s;
  z-index: 10;
}
.has-subdropdown:hover > .sub-dropdown-menu,
.has-subdropdown:focus-within > .sub-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.sub-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.sub-dropdown-menu a.sub-head {
  background: var(--sand);
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sub-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--primary-dark); }
.sub-dropdown-menu .sub-label {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 22px 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.08);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.sub-dropdown-menu .sub-label:first-of-type { border-top: none; margin-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sub-dropdown-menu { display: none; }
}

.header-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.08); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px); }

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 88%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: right 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-nav.active { right: 0; }
.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.mobile-nav-logo { width: 160px; height: auto; }
.mobile-nav-close {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav-close:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.mobile-nav-links { padding: 14px 22px 18px; flex: 1; }
.mobile-nav-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.1);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.mobile-nav-group {
  margin: 4px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.mobile-nav-group-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  padding: 12px 0 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mobile-nav-group a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.mobile-nav-group a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.mobile-nav-cta {
  padding: 18px 22px 26px;
  background: var(--sand);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}
.mobile-nav-cta .btn { justify-content: center; }
.mobile-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.55);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-darker);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%; min-height: 100%;
  width: auto; height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: slowPan 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes slowPan {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.04); }
  100% { transform: translate(-52%, -49%) scale(1.1); }
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.35) 0%, rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.55) 50%, rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.8) 100%);
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  padding: 90px 22px 80px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.hero h1 .script {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  color: var(--secondary-light);
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.hero p.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.hero-btns {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.hero-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.hero-meta i { color: var(--secondary); }

/* Page hero (interior) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-darker) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.page-hero.hero-gallery::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/beach-sunset.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-guide::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/aerial-beach.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-mustdo::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/umbrellas.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-about::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/pier-sunset.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-contact::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/gulf-sunset.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-blog::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/palm-silhouette.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-parking::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/boardwalk.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-turtle::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/sea-turtle.jpg'); background-position: center 40%; }
.page-hero.hero-time::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/beach-afternoon.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-fall::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/shoreline.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-day::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/beach-chairs.jpg'); }
.page-hero.hero-ev::before { background-image: url('../img/gallery/aerial-pier.jpg'); }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); transition: color .2s; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--secondary-light); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb .sep { margin: 0 8px; opacity: 0.5; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Trust Bar */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--sand);
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
}
.trust-bar .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.trust-item i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--secondary-dark); }

/* --- Feature cards --- */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 34px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: var(--secondary);
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.3);
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--dark-gray); margin: 0; }

/* --- Step Process --- */
.step-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.step-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 36px 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}
.step-card h4 { margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--dark-gray); margin: 0; }

/* --- Area / Tip Cards --- */
.area-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.area-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.08);
}
.area-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.area-card-img { height: 170px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.area-card-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s;
}
.area-card:hover .area-card-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.area-card-body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; }
.area-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--primary-darker); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.area-card-body h3 i { color: var(--secondary-dark); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.area-card-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark-gray); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.area-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.area-card:hover .area-card-link { gap: 12px; }

/* --- Split Section --- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.split.reverse .split-img-wrap { order: 2; }
.split-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.split-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.split-text h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.split-text p { margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--dark-gray); font-size: 1rem; }
.split-text .btn { margin-top: 12px; }
.check-list { margin: 16px 0 20px; }
.check-list li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.check-list li i {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --- Blog / Article Grid --- */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.06);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-card-img { height: 220px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.blog-card-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-card-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
}
.blog-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-link { gap: 12px; }

/* --- Article (long-form) --- */
.article {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 70px 22px 90px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article { padding: 48px 18px 64px; }
}
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
}
.article-meta .cat {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.article-meta .date { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.article-meta .date i { color: var(--secondary-dark); }
.article-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.article-body p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.article-body h2 {
  margin-top: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6em;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  display: inline-block;
}
.article-body h3 {
  margin-top: 1.6em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 1em 0 1.4em 1.4em;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.article-body ul { list-style: none; }
.article-body ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-body ul li::before {
  content: '\f185';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 10px;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.article-body ol { list-style: decimal; }
.article-body ol li { padding: 6px 0; padding-left: 6px; }
.article-body ol li::marker { color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--primary-darker); }
.article-body a { color: var(--primary-dark); border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.3); transition: border 0.2s; }
.article-body a:hover { border-color: var(--secondary); }
.article-body img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: 1.4em 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 1.4em 0;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
}
.article-tags {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.article-tags .lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.article-tags a {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.article-tags a:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.article-back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.article-back i { font-size: 0.85em; }
.article-back:hover { color: var(--secondary-dark); }

/* ===========================================================
   Vacation-Guide specific components
   =========================================================== */

/* Sticky quick-nav under the hero */
.plan-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.06);
}
.plan-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.plan-nav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.plan-nav a {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.plan-nav a i { color: var(--secondary-dark); font-size: 0.95em; }
.plan-nav a:hover { color: var(--primary-darker); border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }
.plan-nav a.active { color: var(--primary-darker); border-bottom-color: var(--secondary); }

/* Step marker ("Step 1" eyebrow used across sections) */
.step-marker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.step-marker .num {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
}

/* Season cards (When to visit) */
.season-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.season-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.season-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
}
.season-card.spring::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A8E6A0, #5FBD6A); }
.season-card.summer::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5A623, #E89A2C); }
.season-card.fall::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E27D60, #C38D9E); }
.season-card.winter::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6ED2DF, #17B3C7); }
.season-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.season-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.season-card .months {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.season-card .stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.season-card .stat {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.season-card .stat strong { display: block; color: var(--primary-darker); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; }
.season-card .pros { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.season-card .pros li, .season-card .cons li {
  padding: 4px 0 4px 22px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.season-card .pros li::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 5px;
  color: #5FBD6A;
  font-size: 0.8em;
}
.season-card .cons li::before {
  content: '\f068';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 5px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8em;
}

/* Itinerary tab picker */
.itin-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  max-width: 680px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--sand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.itin-tab {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.itin-tab:hover { color: var(--primary-darker); }
.itin-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.3);
}
.itin-panel { display: none; }
.itin-panel.active { display: block; }
.itin-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.itin-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.itin-card .itin-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.itin-day {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-light);
  padding: 8px 0 8px 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.itin-day::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -8px;
  top: 16px;
  width: 13px; height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--primary-light);
}
.itin-day-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.itin-day ul { margin: 0 0 0 2px; }
.itin-day li {
  padding: 3px 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.itin-day li strong { color: var(--primary-dark); font-family: var(--font-heading); }

/* Hotel tier cards */
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.tier-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.tier-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.tier-card.featured::before {
  content: 'Most Booked';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tier-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tier-card h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary-darker); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tier-card .tier-range {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tier-card .tier-range small { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--medium-gray); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.tier-card .tier-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.tier-card ul { margin-bottom: 22px; flex: 1; }
.tier-card ul li {
  padding: 6px 0 6px 22px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.tier-card ul li::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.85em;
}

/* Airport / "getting here" card grid */
.airport-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.airport-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.airport-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.airport-code {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 66px; height: 66px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.3);
}
.airport-body h5 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary-darker); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.airport-body .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.airport-body .meta strong { color: var(--secondary-dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* Budget cards */
.budget-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.budget-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.budget-card.mid { border-top-color: var(--secondary); }
.budget-card.high { border-top-color: var(--accent); }
.budget-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.budget-card .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.budget-card .big {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.budget-card .big small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.budget-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary-darker); margin: 14px 0 12px; }
.budget-card ul { margin: 0; text-align: left; }
.budget-card ul li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 7px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
}
.budget-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.budget-card ul li strong { color: var(--primary-darker); font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-heading); }

/* Pre-trip timeline */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 26px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 0 14px 70px;
}
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 18px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-item h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-item ul { margin: 0; }
.timeline-item li {
  padding: 4px 0 4px 20px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.timeline-item li::before {
  content: '›';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Packing checklist */
.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.checklist-group {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 26px 24px;
}
.checklist-group h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.checklist-group h4 i { color: var(--secondary-dark); }
.checklist-group label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.checklist-group label:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.checklist-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  appearance: none;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
  border-radius: 5px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.checklist-group input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.checklist-group input[type="checkbox"]:checked::after {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.checklist-group label:has(input:checked) {
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

/* Quick-action hero CTA row */
.plan-hero-actions {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* Tight responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .season-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tier-grid, .budget-grid, .airport-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .season-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .itin-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .itin-tabs { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .itin-tab { text-align: center; }
  .timeline::before { left: 20px; }
  .timeline-item { padding-left: 58px; }
  .timeline-dot { left: 4px; width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

/* --- Hero Slider (3-slide rotator) --- */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 78vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--primary-darker);
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }
.hero-slide img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform-origin: center center;
  animation: heroZoom 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroZoom {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12); }
}
.hero-slide::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,86,99,.35) 0%, rgba(7,86,99,.55) 50%, rgba(7,86,99,.82) 100%);
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 22px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slide-content-inner { max-width: 920px; }
.hero-slide-content h1,
.hero-slide-content .hero-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-slide-content h1 .script,
.hero-slide-content .hero-title .script {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  color: var(--secondary-light);
  font-weight: 400;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.hero-slide-content p.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-slider-dot {
  width: 38px; height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.hero-slider-dot.active { background: var(--secondary); }

/* --- Category Strip (tile bar) --- */
.category-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 44px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.12);
}
.category-strip-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.category-tile {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.22);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.category-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
  z-index: 0;
}
.category-tile span { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.category-tile i { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--secondary-light); transition: color .3s; }
.category-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(218, 138, 20, 0.35); }
.category-tile:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.category-tile:hover i { color: #fff; }

/* --- Collage Section (Everything Clearwater Beach) --- */
.collage-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.collage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.collage-img {
  position: relative;
}
.collage-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.2));
}
.collage-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
}
.collage-text p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.collage-text .btn { margin-top: 8px; }

/* --- First Time Visiting Carousel --- */
.first-time-section {
  background: var(--sand);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.first-time-section .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.first-time-section .section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.first-time-section .section-title p {
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.first-time-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.first-time-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: block;
}
.first-time-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.first-time-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s;
}
.first-time-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.first-time-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,86,99,.05) 40%, rgba(7,86,99,.75) 100%);
}
.first-time-card .label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.first-time-card:hover .label {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .category-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .first-time-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .first-time-grid .first-time-card:nth-child(4),
  .first-time-grid .first-time-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .collage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .category-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .category-tile { padding: 22px 12px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .category-tile i { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .first-time-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .collage-text h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .hero-slider { min-height: 72vh; }
}

/* --- Sidebar / Widgets --- */
.article-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 760px) 300px;
  gap: 56px;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 22px 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.article-with-sidebar .article { padding: 0; max-width: none; margin: 0; }
.article-with-sidebar .article-body { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; min-width: 0; }
.widget {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.widget h4 {
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.widget-cats li a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.12);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: color 0.2s, padding 0.2s;
}
.widget-cats li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.widget-cats li a:hover { color: var(--secondary-dark); padding-left: 4px; }
.widget-cats li a span {
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.widget-posts li { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.widget-posts li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.widget-posts li a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.widget-posts li a:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.widget-posts img {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.widget-posts .wp-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.widget-posts .wp-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 50px 18px 60px; }
  .sidebar { position: static; }
}

/* --- Hotel directory tables / cards --- */
.hotels-toc {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--off-white) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.12);
}
.hotels-toc h3 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hotels-toc h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.hotels-toc .tier-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.hotels-toc .tier-links a {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.hotels-toc .tier-links a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hotel-price-note {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 20px auto;
  max-width: 1100px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.hotel-price-note::before {
  content: '\f05a';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.hotel-price-note strong { color: var(--primary-darker); }

.hotel-directory { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }
.hotel-tier-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin: 48px 0 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hotel-tier-heading .count {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hotel-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr auto;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hotel-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hotel-card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 170px;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.hotel-card-img img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.hotel-card:hover .hotel-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hotel-card-info { padding: 22px 26px 22px 28px; }
.hotel-card-price { padding: 22px 26px 22px 0; }
.hotel-card-info h3,
.hotel-card-info h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary-darker); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.hotel-card-info h3 a,
.hotel-card-info h4 a { color: var(--primary-darker); }
.hotel-card-info h3 a:hover,
.hotel-card-info h4 a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.hotel-card-addr {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.hotel-card-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}
.hotel-card-facts span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.hotel-card-facts i { color: var(--secondary-dark); font-size: 0.9em; }
.hotel-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.hotel-card-price { text-align: right; min-width: 130px; }
.hotel-card-price .range {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hotel-card-price .per {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hotel-card-price .view-btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hotel-card-price .view-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hotel-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hotel-card-img { min-height: 160px; }
  .hotel-card-info { padding: 18px 22px 10px; }
  .hotel-card-price { text-align: left; border-top: 1px solid rgba(23,179,199,0.12); padding: 14px 22px 18px; }
}

.hotel-facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.hotel-fact {
  background: var(--sand);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.hotel-fact .lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hotel-fact .val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --- Google Maps embeds --- */
.map-embed {
  margin: 1.8em 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--off-white);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}
.map-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}
.map-caption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: -1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

/* --- Info cards / Parking styles --- */
.info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  margin: 1em 0;
}
.info-card h4 {
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.info-card p { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--dark-gray); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* --- Gallery --- */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.gallery-grid .g-item {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  cursor: zoom-in;
}
.gallery-grid .g-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.gallery-grid .g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-grid .g-item::after {
  content: '\f00e';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(7, 86, 99, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gallery-grid .g-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 30, 36, 0.95);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}
.lightbox.active { display: flex; }
.lightbox img {
  max-width: 95vw;
  max-height: 88vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  object-fit: contain;
}
.lightbox-btn {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-btn:hover { background: var(--secondary); transform: scale(1.08); }
.lightbox-close { top: 20px; right: 22px; }
.lightbox-prev { left: 22px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox-prev:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.lightbox-next { right: 22px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox-next:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }

/* --- FAQ --- */
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-darker);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: '\f067';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { content: '\f068'; }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 800px; padding: 0 24px 22px; }

/* --- CTA Banner --- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-darker) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../img/gallery/gulf-sunset.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.2;
}
.cta-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-banner-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --- Forms --- */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.15);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info { padding-top: 20px; }
.contact-info h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-info p { color: var(--dark-gray); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.contact-info-list { margin: 0; }
.contact-info-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 179, 199, 0.12);
}
.contact-info-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-list .ic {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.contact-info-list .lbl {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-info-list a, .contact-info-list span { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-info-list a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background: var(--primary-darker);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
}
.footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.footer-about .logo-img {
  width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-logo { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-about p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--secondary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: 5px 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--secondary); padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-contact p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-contact i { color: var(--secondary); margin-top: 4px; width: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

/* --- Scroll animation --- */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* --- Wave divider --- */
.wave {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .header-inner { gap: 20px; padding: 12px 20px; }
  .nav { gap: 18px; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .step-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 22px; }
  .area-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px; }
  .trust-bar .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 4px; }
  .hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; }
  .header-right { display: none; }
  .logo-img { width: 170px; }
  .header-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 0; padding: 10px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .top-bar { font-size: 0.58rem; padding: 5px 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; gap: 6px; }
  .hide-mobile { display: none; }
  .logo-img { width: 150px; }

  .hero { min-height: 76vh; }
  .hero-content { padding: 60px 18px 54px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1.05; }
  .hero p.lede { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-meta { gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

  .page-hero { padding: 70px 0 58px; }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 0.98rem; }

  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .feature-card { padding: 26px 18px; }
  .feature-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .feature-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .feature-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; }

  .step-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; max-width: 380px; margin: 26px auto 0; }
  .area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .area-card-img { height: 180px; }

  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .split.reverse .split-img-wrap { order: 0; }
  .split-img-wrap { max-height: 420px; }
  .split-img-wrap img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; text-align: center; }
  .footer { padding: 46px 0 0; }
  .footer-about .logo-img { margin: 0 auto 16px; }
  .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-contact p { justify-content: center; }

  .cta-banner { padding: 58px 0; }
  .cta-banner-btns { flex-direction: column; max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .cta-banner-btns .btn { width: 100%; }

  .trust-bar .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .trust-item { font-size: 0.85rem; gap: 8px; }
  .trust-item i { font-size: 1.3rem; }

  .form-card { padding: 26px; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }

  .article { padding: 50px 18px 60px; }
  .article-body { font-size: 1rem; }
  .article-body h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .article-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .logo-img { width: 128px; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-content { padding: 50px 14px 42px; }
  .btn-lg { padding: 15px 28px; font-size: 0.98rem; }
  .trust-bar .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
}