:root{
    --cream: #FFFAF3;
    --cream-deep: #FFF1DE;
    --ink: #2B2420;
    --ink-soft: #5C5248;
    --orange: #F2731D;
    --orange-deep: #D85E10;
    --sky: #6FB7E0;
    --sky-pale: #DFF0FA;
    --navy: #1F3B4D;
    --gold: #F4A93E;
    --line: rgba(43,36,32,0.10);

     /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body:    'Jost', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --dur-slide: 850ms;
  --dur-text: 700ms;
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}

  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}

  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }

  h1,h2,h3, .display-font{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }

  a.seo-kw{
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-color: var(--orange);
  }
  a.seo-kw:hover{ color: var(--orange); }

  .italic-accent{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:500;
  }

  a{text-decoration:none;}

/* ================= TOP INFO BAR ================= */

.top-info-bar {
  position: relative;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  height: 45px;
  background: #111111;
  color: #fff;
  border-top: 3px solid #3b3b3b;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

.top-info-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;

  padding: 0 76px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Left side */

.top-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.group-badge {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;

  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 30px;

  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}

.resort-tagline {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f4f4f4;
}

/* Right side */

.top-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 17px;

  white-space: nowrap;

  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-right a {
  color: #fff;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}

.top-right a:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.top-right i {
  color: #e13d91;
  margin-right: 7px;
}

.top-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}


  /* ================= HEADER ================= */
  .site-header{
    position:fixed;
    top:45px; left:0; right:0;
    z-index:1000;
    padding:20px 0;
    transition:all .4s ease;
    background:transparent;
  }

  .site-header.is-hidden{
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translateY(-20px);
}
  .site-header.scrolled{
    top:0;
    padding:12px 0;
    animation:stickyHeaderIn .45s var(--ease-premium) both;
  background:rgba(255,250,243,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(43,36,32,0.08);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  @keyframes stickyHeaderIn{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-16px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  }

  .logo-wrap{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-block;
  height:75px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  min-width:75px;
  transition:height .3s ease;
}
.logo-wrap img{
  height:75px;
  width:auto;
  max-width:none;
  display:block;
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:left center;
  transition:height .3s ease, opacity .35s ease;
}
.logo-dark{
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  opacity:0;
}
.logo-light{
  opacity:1;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo-wrap{ height:42px; }
.site-header.scrolled .logo-wrap img{ height:42px; }
.site-header.scrolled .logo-light{ opacity:0; }
.site-header.scrolled .logo-dark{ opacity:1; }
  .brand{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    margin-right:18px;
  }
  .brand img{
    height:75px;
    width:auto;
    max-width:none;
    transition:height .3s ease;
  }
  .site-header .navbar{
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .site-header .navbar-collapse{
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .site-header.scrolled .brand img{ height:56px; }
  
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a{
  color: var(--ink);
  text-shadow: none;
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a:hover{ color: var(--orange-deep); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a::after{ background: var(--orange); }

  .brand-text{
    line-height:1.05;
  }
  .brand-text .name{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.28rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    display:block;
  }
  .brand-text .tag{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style:italic;
    font-size:0.72rem;
    color:var(--orange);
    display:block;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
  }

  .nav-links{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 38px);
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    list-style:none;
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-links a{
  color: var(--cream);              /* light text over the photo */
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.92rem;
  position:relative;
  padding:6px 0;
  transition:color .25s ease;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(20,32,42,0.35); /* extra legibility over busy photo areas */
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; bottom:0;
  width:0%;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);
  transition:width .3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.nav-links .dropdown{ position: relative; }

.nav-links .dropdown-toggle{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-links .dropdown-toggle::after{
  display: none;
}
.nav-links .dropdown-toggle .bi:first-child{
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.nav-links .dropdown-toggle .chevron{
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-premium);
}
.nav-links .dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .chevron{
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu{
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1020;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 230px;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  background: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(43,36,32,0.16);

  display: block !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease-premium), transform .25s var(--ease-premium), visibility .25s;
}
.nav-links .dropdown-menu.show{
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Bridge the 14px gap so the pointer can reach the menu without it closing */
.nav-links .dropdown-menu::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 100%;
  height: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px){
  .nav-links .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
  .nav-links .dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown-menu{
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-links .dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle .chevron,
  .nav-links .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-toggle .chevron{
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

.nav-links .dropdown-item{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-shadow: none;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.nav-links .dropdown-item::after{ display: none; }
.nav-links .dropdown-item i{
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-links .dropdown-item:hover,
.nav-links .dropdown-item:focus{
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  color: var(--orange-deep);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .dropdown-item{
  color: var(--ink);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .dropdown-item:hover,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .dropdown-item:focus{
  color: var(--orange-deep);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .nav-links .dropdown-menu,
  .nav-links .dropdown-toggle .chevron{ transition: none; }
}

  .btn-resort{
    background:var(--orange);
    color:#fff !important;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.88rem;
    padding:11px 26px;
    border-radius:100px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(242,115,29,0.32);
    transition:all .3s ease;
    border:none;
    white-space:nowrap;
    position:relative;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn-resort span {
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    transition:transform .5s ease;
  }

  .nav-btn{
        padding: 20px clamp(36px, 4vw, 75px);
  }
  .btn-text-one{ transform:translateY(0); }
  .btn-text-two{ transform:translateY(150%); }

  .btn-resort:hover .btn-text-one{ transform:translateY(-150%); }
  .btn-resort:hover .btn-text-two{ transform:translateY(0); }
  .btn-resort > i{ position:relative; z-index:1; }


  /* .btn-resort:hover{
    background:var(--orange-deep);
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(242,115,29,0.4);
    color:#fff !important;
  } */

  .navbar-toggler{
    border:none;
    background:var(--ink);
    width:44px; height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .navbar-toggler i{ color:#fff; font-size:1.2rem; }
/* ================= TOP BAR RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1399.98px){
  .site-header .nav-links{ gap: 16px; }
  .site-header .nav-links a{ font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .logo-wrap,
  .logo-wrap img,
  .brand img{ height: 58px; }
  .logo-wrap{ min-width: 58px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-header .navbar{ flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .logo-wrap{ min-width: 52px; }

  .top-info-bar {
    height: 45px;
  }
  .top-info-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .top-left {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .resort-tagline {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .group-badge {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }
  .site-header {
    top: 45px;
  }

  .nav-links{
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-links li{
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,0.18);
  }
  .site-header.scrolled .nav-links li{
    border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  }
  .nav-links a::after{ display: none; }

  .nav-links .dropdown-menu::before{ display: none; }
  .nav-links .dropdown-menu{
    position: static !important;
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(255,250,243,0.12);
    margin: 10px 0 0 !important;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .site-header.scrolled .nav-links .dropdown-menu{
    background: rgba(43,36,32,0.03);
  }
  .nav-links .dropdown-menu.show{
    display: block !important;
  }
  .nav-links .dropdown-item{
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .site-header.scrolled .nav-links .dropdown-item{
    color: var(--ink);
  }
}




.resort-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 700px;
  height: 92vh;
  max-height: 940px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Two crossfading background layers.
   Only one carries opacity:1 at a time — script.js flips the class. */
.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-slide) var(--ease-premium),
    transform 1400ms var(--ease-premium);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-layer.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Gradient overlay — kept subtle, stronger toward the left/bottom where
   the text sits, so the photo still reads on the right side. */


.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 4, 6, 0.68) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 42%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 68%, rgba(31,59,77,0.22) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20,32,42,0.5) 0%, rgba(20,32,42,0) 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 6, 2, 0.539) 0%, rgba(3, 2, 1, 0.443) 22%),
    /* NEW: lightens just the top ~120px so the navbar has a bright backdrop */
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 31, 30, 0.32) 0%, rgba(255,250,243,0) 14%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.resort-hero .container-fluid,
.resort-hero .row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
}

.resort-hero .container-fluid {
  padding-left: 6%;
  padding-right: 2%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEFT — EDITORIAL CONTENT
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-content-col {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--cream);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(20,32,42,0.35);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-text) 60ms var(--ease-premium), transform var(--dur-text) 60ms var(--ease-premium);
}

.hero-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.15vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cream-deep);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 0 2.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-text) 120ms var(--ease-premium), transform var(--dur-text) 120ms var(--ease-premium);
}

.hero-content.is-in .hero-eyebrow,
.hero-content.is-in .hero-heading,
.hero-content.is-in .hero-description,
.hero-content.is-in .hero-cta {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-text) 180ms var(--ease-premium),
    transform var(--dur-text) 180ms var(--ease-premium),
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  width: fit-content;
}

.hero-cta:hover {
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-cta-circle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-premium), background 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta:hover .hero-cta-circle {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(4px) rotate(0deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT — PREVIEW / NAVIGATION CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-previews-col {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-previews {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  height: min(30vh, 480px);
  max-height: 480px;
}

/* Each card starts as an equal flex slice; the active one grows,
   the rest yield — this is the "expansion" signature move. */
.hero-preview-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  padding: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(31,59,77,0.28);
  transition:
    flex-grow var(--dur-slide) var(--ease-premium),
    flex-basis var(--dur-slide) var(--ease-premium),
    transform 0.4s var(--ease-premium),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-premium),
    border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(31,59,77,0.38);
}

.hero-preview-card.is-active {
  flex-grow: 2.35;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(244,169,62,0.35);
}

.hero-preview-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(31,59,77,0.75) 0%, rgba(31,59,77,0.05) 55%);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero-preview-card.is-active::before {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-preview-card:not(.is-active) {
  filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.9);
}

.hero-preview-card.is-active {
  filter: saturate(1.08) brightness(1.04);
}

.hero-preview-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-premium), transform 0.35s var(--ease-premium);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.hero-preview-card.is-active .hero-preview-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-preview-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOTTOM-CENTER NAVIGATION CONTROLS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-nav {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 28px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31,59,77,0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(244,169,62,0.4);
}

.hero-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.hero-nav-count {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--cream);
  min-width: 54px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-nav-divider {
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .resort-hero {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 640px;
  }

  .resort-hero .row {
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 7rem;
  }

  .hero-previews-col {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .hero-previews {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .hero-preview-card.is-active {
    flex-grow: 1.8;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .resort-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  .resort-hero .container-fluid {
    padding-left: 6%;
    padding-right: 6%;
  }

  .resort-hero .row {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
  }

  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9vw, 2.8rem);
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-previews-col {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-previews {
    height: 120px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-preview-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .hero-preview-card.is-active {
    flex-grow: 1.6;
  }

  .hero-preview-label {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 8px;
  }

  .hero-preview-index {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-nav {
    bottom: 18px;
  }

  .hero-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg-layer,
  .hero-preview-card,
  .hero-eyebrow,
  .hero-heading,
  .hero-description,
  .hero-cta,
  .hero-preview-label {
    transition-duration: 1ms !important;
  }
}






  /* ================= HERO ================= */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    padding-top:150px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 500px at 15% 8%, rgba(37, 26, 12, 0.28), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sky-pale) 0%, #FDF6EC 55%, var(--cream) 100%);
    overflow:hidden;
  }

  /* faraway mountain layers, decorative, echo the logo roofline */
  .peaks{
    position:absolute;
    left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    width:100%;
    line-height:0;
    z-index:1;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .peaks svg{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }

  .hero-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:5;
  }

  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:8px 18px 8px 8px;
    border-radius:100px;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.76rem;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(43,36,32,0.06);
    margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .eyebrow .dot{
    width:30px; height:30px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:0.85rem;
  }

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 4.6vw, 4.1rem);
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.05;
    margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:500;
    color:var(--orange);
  }

  .hero p.lead-text{
    font-size:1.08rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    max-width:460px;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin-bottom:36px;
  }

  .hero-ctas{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:22px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:52px;
  }

  .btn-ghost{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    color:var(--ink);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    padding:12px 4px;
    border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .btn-ghost i{
    width:36px; height:36px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cream-deep);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{ color:var(--orange-deep); border-color:var(--orange); }
  .btn-ghost:hover i{ background:var(--orange); color:#fff; transform:rotate(45deg); }

  .btn-lg-resort{
    padding:30px 94px;
    font-size:0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-stats{
    display:flex;
    gap:0;
    max-width:570px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top:26px;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat{
    flex:1;
    padding-right:20px;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat h3{
    font-size:1.7rem;
    font-weight:700;
    margin:0 0 2px 0;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
  }
  .hero-stats .stat span{
    font-size:0.78rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.04em;
  }

  /* ---- image side ---- */
  .hero-visual{
    position:relative;
    height:100%;
    min-height:520px;
  }

  .peak-frame{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    height:560px;
    clip-path:polygon(0% 14%, 22% 14%, 32% 0%, 42% 14%, 100% 14%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    border-radius:0 0 28px 28px;
    box-shadow:0 40px 70px -20px rgba(31,59,77,0.35);
    transform:rotate(1.2deg);
    transition:transform .5s ease;
  }
  .peak-frame img{
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
  }
  .peak-frame::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,77,0.05) 0%, rgba(31,59,77,0.28) 100%);
  }

  .float-card{
    position:absolute;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:16px 20px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(43,36,32,0.16);
    z-index:6;
  }

  .card-rating{
    top:8%;
    left:-8%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
  }
  .card-rating .stars{ color:var(--gold); font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; }
  .card-rating .score{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1; }
  .card-rating .sub{ font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; }

  .card-elev{
    bottom:10%;
    right:-9%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
  }
  .card-elev .icon{
    width:44px; height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);
    color:#fff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.1rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .card-elev .label{ font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em;}
  .card-elev .value{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem; }

  .sun-badge{
    position:absolute;
    top:-6%;
    right:14%;
    width:88px; height:88px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #FFD79A, var(--gold) 70%);
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(244,169,62,0.5);
    z-index:4;
    animation:float-y 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes float-y{
    0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0px); }
    50%{ transform:translateY(-14px); }
  }
  .float-card{ animation:float-y 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .card-elev{ animation-delay:.6s; }

  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .hero{ padding-top:130px; text-align:center; }
    .hero p.lead-text{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
    .hero-stats{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .hero-visual{ margin-top:60px; min-height:auto; }
    .peak-frame{ height:420px; transform:none; }
    .card-rating{ left:2%; }
    .card-elev{ right:2%; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575px){
    .peak-frame{ clip-path:polygon(0% 9%, 22% 9%, 32% 0%, 42% 9%, 100% 9%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%); height:340px;}
    .float-card{ padding:12px 14px; }
    .sun-badge{ width:60px; height:60px; right:6%; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .sun-badge, .float-card{ animation:none; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }


  /* ================= BOOKING ================= */
  .booking-section{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--cream);
    padding-bottom:40px;
  }
 
  .booking-card{
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
    margin-top:-96px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:26px;
    box-shadow:0 40px 80px -20px rgba(43,36,32,0.22);
    padding:44px 44px 38px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
 
  .booking-head{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-end;
    justify-content:space-between;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:16px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
  }
  .booking-head h2{
    font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight:700;
    margin:8px 0 0 0;
  }
  .booking-head .note{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-size:0.9rem;
    max-width:320px;
    font-weight:500;
  }
  .booking-head .note i{ color:var(--orange); margin-right:6px; }
 
  .booking-form{
    display:flex;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:0;
    background:var(--cream);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:8px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .booking-field{
    flex:1;
    min-width:150px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    padding:14px 18px;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .booking-field:last-of-type{ border-right:none; }
  .booking-field i{
    font-size:1.15rem;
    color:var(--orange);
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .booking-field .bf-inner{ width:100%; }
  .booking-field label{
    display:block;
    font-size:0.68rem;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .booking-field input,
  .booking-field select{
    border:none;
    background:transparent;
    padding:0;
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    width:100%;
    appearance:none;
  }
  .booking-field input:focus,
  .booking-field select:focus{ outline:none; }
 
  .booking-submit{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .booking-submit .btn-resort{
    padding:16px 32px;
    width:100%;
    border-radius:14px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .booking-card{ margin-top:-70px; padding:32px 24px 28px; }
    .booking-field{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
    .booking-field:last-of-type{ border-bottom:none; }
  }

  /* ============ CUSTOM DATE TRIGGER ============ */
  .bf-trigger{
    border:none;
    background:transparent;
    padding:0;
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    width:100%;
    text-align:left;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .bf-trigger.is-placeholder{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; }
  .date-field.is-open{ background:var(--cream-deep); border-radius:12px; }
  .date-field.has-value .bf-trigger{ color:var(--orange-deep); }

  /* ============ CALENDAR POPOVER ============ */
  .resort-calendar{
    position:absolute;
    top:calc(100% + 12px);
    left:0;
    z-index:50;
    width:330px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -12px rgba(43,36,32,0.28);
    padding:20px 20px 16px;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transform:translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
    transform-origin:top left;
    transition:opacity .25s var(--ease-premium,ease), transform .25s var(--ease-premium,ease), visibility .25s;
  }
  .resort-calendar.is-visible{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  .rc-head{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .rc-month{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:1.02rem;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .rc-nav{
    width:32px; height:32px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .rc-nav:hover{ background:var(--orange); color:#fff; border-color:var(--orange); }
  .rc-nav:disabled{ opacity:0.3; cursor:not-allowed; }
  .rc-nav:disabled:hover{ background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink); }

  .rc-weekdays{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(7, 1fr);
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .rc-weekdays span{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:0.66rem;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    padding-bottom:6px;
  }

  .rc-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(7, 1fr);
    row-gap:4px;
  }

  .rc-day{
    position:relative;
    height:38px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:0.86rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ink);
    cursor:pointer;
    border:none;
    background:transparent;
    border-radius:50%;
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  }
  .rc-day.is-empty{ cursor:default; pointer-events:none; }
  .rc-day.is-disabled{
    color:rgba(43,36,32,0.22);
    cursor:not-allowed;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .rc-day:not(.is-empty):not(.is-disabled):hover{
    background:var(--cream-deep);
  }
  .rc-day.is-today::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    bottom:4px;
    width:4px; height:4px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);
  }

  /* range styling — the connecting strip between check-in and check-out */
  .rc-day.in-range{
    background:var(--cream-deep);
    border-radius:0;
  }
  .rc-day.range-start{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 50%, var(--cream-deep) 50%);
    border-radius:0;
  }
  .rc-day.range-end{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream-deep) 50%, transparent 50%);
    border-radius:0;
  }
  .rc-day.range-start.range-end{ background:transparent; }

  .rc-day.is-selected{
    background:var(--orange) !important;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:50%;
    z-index:1;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(242,115,29,0.4);
  }
  .rc-day.is-selected.is-today::after{ background:#fff; }

  .rc-footer{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:10px;
    margin-top:14px;
    padding-top:14px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .rc-selected{
    font-size:0.78rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .rc-clear{
    border:none;
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    font-size:0.78rem;
    font-weight:700;
    cursor:pointer;
    text-decoration:underline;
    text-underline-offset:3px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px){
    .resort-calendar{ width:290px; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-8px) scale(0.98); }
    .resort-calendar.is-visible{ transform:translate(-50%,0) scale(1); }
  } 







.dived{
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: visible;
}

.dived h1{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 12px 12px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.12em;
  line-height: 0.85;
  text-align: center;
}
.text-primary{
   font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 13vw, 191px);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: url("../images/Chopta-Resort-Himalayan-View.jpg") left center;
    color: #1F3B4D;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: cover;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.text-secondary{
   font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 13vw, 191px);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: url("../images/Chopta-Resort-Himalayan-View.jpg") right center;
    color: #1F3B4D;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: cover;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.underdived{
  height: 50px;
  width: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, var(--cream-deep),var(--cream-deep),#fff1deb8);
  margin: -35px 0px 0px 0px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.under-main{
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background-image: url(../images/footerbg-new.jpg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: bottom center;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}


  /* ================= ABOUT ================= */
  .about-section{
    padding:70px 0 70px;
    background:var(--cream);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
 
  .about-visual{
    position:relative;
  }
  .about-frame{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:38% 62% 61% 39% / 45% 39% 61% 55%;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 40px 70px -25px rgba(31,59,77,0.32);
    aspect-ratio:1/1.02;
  }
  .about-frame img{
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
  }
 
  .about-ring{
    position:absolute;
    top:-8%; right:-10%;
    width:130px; height:130px;
    border:2px dashed var(--orange);
    border-radius:50%;
    opacity:.55;
    z-index:0;
  }
 
  .about-badge{
    position:absolute;
    left:-8%;
    bottom:8%;
    z-index:6;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:16px 20px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(43,36,32,0.16);
  }
  .about-badge .num{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.9rem;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    line-height:1;
  }
  .about-badge .txt{
    font-size:0.74rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.03em;
    max-width:90px;
    line-height:1.25;
  }
 
  .about-copy .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:22px; }
  .about-copy h2{
    font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.15;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .about-copy .subhead{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  .about-copy p{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    line-height:1.8;
    font-size:0.98rem;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
 
  .about-stats{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:18px;
    margin-top:34px;
  }
  .about-stat{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:14px;
    padding:18px;
    background:var(--cream-deep);
    border-radius:16px;
  }
  .about-stat i{
    width:40px; height:40px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);
    color:#fff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:1rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .about-stat h4{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.02rem;
    margin:0 0 2px 0;
  }
  .about-stat span{
    font-size:0.78rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.3;
    display:block;
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .about-section{ padding:20px 0 90px; text-align:center; }
    .about-visual{ max-width:380px; margin:0 auto 70px; }
    .about-badge{ left:2%; }
    .about-ring{ display:none; }
    .about-stats{ text-align:left; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 575px){
    .about-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .hero{ padding-top:130px; text-align:center; }
    .hero p.lead-text{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
    .hero-stats{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .hero-visual{ margin-top:60px; min-height:auto; }
    .peak-frame{ height:420px; transform:none; }
    .card-rating{ left:2%; }
    .card-elev{ right:2%; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 575px){
    .peak-frame{ clip-path:polygon(0% 9%, 22% 9%, 32% 0%, 42% 9%, 100% 9%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%); height:340px;}
    .float-card{ padding:12px 14px; }
    .sun-badge{ width:60px; height:60px; right:6%; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .sun-badge, .float-card{ animation:none; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }
 
  /* ================= BOOKING BAR ================= */
  .booking-section{
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
    padding:0 0 60px 0;
  }
  .booking-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -18px rgba(43,36,32,0.22);
    padding:34px 38px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
 
  .booking-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
    gap:0;
    align-items:stretch;
  }
 
  .booking-field{
    padding:6px 26px;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .booking-field:first-child{ padding-left:4px; }
  .booking-grid > .booking-field:nth-last-of-type(1){ border-right:none; }
 
  .booking-field label{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-size:0.72rem;
    font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .booking-field input,
  .booking-field select{
    border:none;
    background:transparent;
    padding:0;
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    width:100%;
  }
  .booking-field input:focus,
  .booking-field select:focus{
    outline:none;
    box-shadow:none;
  }
  .booking-field select{
    appearance:none;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%232B2420' stroke-width='1.6' fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-position:right center;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
 
  .booking-cta{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding-left:26px;
  }
  .btn-book{
    background:var(--orange);
    color:#fff;
    border:none;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    padding:16px 32px;
    border-radius:16px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    box-shadow:0 14px 26px rgba(242,115,29,0.34);
    transition:all .3s ease;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .btn-book:hover{
    background:var(--orange-deep);
    transform:translateY(-2px);
  }
 
  .booking-note{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:0.82rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin-top:18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .booking-note i{ color:var(--orange); }
 
  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .booking-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:22px; }
    .booking-field{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:16px; }
    .booking-cta{ grid-column:1 / -1; padding-left:4px; padding-top:6px; }
    .btn-book{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
    .booking-card{ margin-top:-40px; padding:26px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 575px){
    .booking-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }
 
  /* ================= ABOUT ================= */
  /* .about-section{
    padding:150px 0 120px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
 
  .about-meadow-dot{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--sky-pale);
    z-index:0;
  }
 
  .about-visual{
    position:relative;
  }
  .about-visual .frame-main{
    border-radius:26px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 40px 70px -24px rgba(31,59,77,0.3);
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .about-visual .frame-main img{
    width:100%;
    height:520px;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
  }
  .about-visual .ring-accent{
    position:absolute;
    width:150px; height:150px;
    border:2px dashed var(--orange);
    border-radius:50%;
    top:-40px; left:-40px;
    z-index:1;
    opacity:.55;
  } */
 
  /* .about-badge{
    position:absolute;
    left:-8%;
    bottom:-8%;
    background:var(--navy);
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:22px 26px;
    z-index:3;
    box-shadow:0 24px 44px rgba(31,59,77,0.35);
    min-width:190px;
  }
  .about-badge .num{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:2.2rem;
    color:var(--gold);
    line-height:1;
    margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .about-badge .cap{
    font-size:0.78rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.04em;
  }
  */
  /* .about-content .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:22px; } */
 
  .about-content h2{
    font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.12;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .about-content h2 em{
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:500;
    color:var(--orange);
  }
 
  .about-content p{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
 
  .about-stats-row{
    display:flex;
    gap:0;
    margin:32px 0 30px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:24px 0;
  }
  .about-stats-row .a-stat{
    flex:1;
    padding-right:16px;
  }
  .about-stats-row .a-stat h3{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size:1.9rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    margin:0 0 4px 0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:baseline;
    gap:2px;
  }
  .about-stats-row .a-stat span{
    font-size:0.76rem;
    font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.03em;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
 
  .feature-list{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0 0 34px 0;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:14px 18px;
  }
  .feature-list li{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.92rem;
  }
  .feature-list li i{
    width:26px; height:26px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cream-deep);
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:0.75rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 991px){
    .about-section{ padding:90px 0 80px; text-align:center; }
    .about-visual{ margin-bottom:100px; }
    .about-badge{ left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); bottom:-40px; }
    .feature-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; justify-items:center; }
    .about-stats-row{ justify-content:center; }
    .ring-accent{ display:none; }
  }



 /* =============================================
   SECTION HEADLINE  (the piece you asked to add)
============================================= */

.chopta-intro{
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
 
.chopta-eyebrow{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-deep);
 
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: choptaRise var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium) forwards;
  animation-delay: .05s;
}
 
.chopta-eyebrow::before,
.chopta-eyebrow::after{
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--orange-deep);
  opacity: .55;
}
 
.chopta-headline{
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.4vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
 
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: choptaRise var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium) forwards;
  animation-delay: .18s;
}
 
.chopta-headline em{
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--orange);
}
 
.chopta-subtext{
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 480px;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 300;
 
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: choptaRise var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium) forwards;
  animation-delay: .32s;
}
 
@keyframes choptaRise{
  to{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
 
/* =============================================
   SCENE  (formerly .gem-section)
============================================= */
.chopta-scenes{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
 
.chopta-scene{
  position: relative;
  width: 84%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  min-height: 600px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
 
  background-color: var(--navy); /* fallback while image loads / is missing */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
 
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-premium);
}
 
.chopta-scene.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
}
 
.scene-reveal{
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: inherit;
  transform: translateY(36px) scale(.985);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-premium);
}
.chopta-scene.is-visible .scene-reveal{
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.scene--sunrise{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(31,59,77,.75) 0%, rgba(31,59,77,.18) 42%, rgba(31,59,77,.38) 100%),
    url("../images/executive-room-1.jpeg");
}
 
.scene--stillness{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(260deg, rgba(31,59,77,.75) 0%, rgba(31,59,77,.18) 42%, rgba(31,59,77,.38) 100%),
    url("../images/deluxe-room-2.jpg");
}

.scene--meadow{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(31,59,77,.75) 0%, rgba(31,59,77,.18) 42%, rgba(31,59,77,.38) 100%),
    url("../images/bunk-room-3.jpg");
}

/* =============================================
   REVERSE LAYOUT — used to alternate which side
   the stay-card / text sit on, room to room
============================================= */
.chopta-scene--reverse .stay-card{
  left: auto;
  right: 5%;
}

.chopta-scene--reverse .scene-content{
  right: auto;
  left: 6%;
  text-align: left;
}

.chopta-scene--reverse .scene-cta{
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
}
 
/* subtle top->bottom vignette so text never fights the photo, on every scene */
.chopta-scene::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.14) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 22%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
 
/* =============================================
   SCENE CONTENT  (formerly .gem-content)
============================================= */
.scene-content{
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  top: 50%;
  right: 6%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38%;
  min-width: 280px;
  max-width: 460px;
  text-align: right;
}
 
.scene-eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
 
.scene-title{
  margin: 0 0 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream);
}
 
.scene-cta{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  height: 54px;
  padding: 0 30px;
  margin-left: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,.5);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,250,243,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease-premium), border-color .35s var(--ease-premium), transform .35s var(--ease-premium);
}
 
.scene-cta:hover,
.scene-cta:focus-visible{
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
 
.scene-cta svg{ width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease-premium); }
.scene-cta:hover svg{ transform: translateX(3px); }
 
/* =============================================
   STAY CARD  (formerly .offer-card — reworked
   as a trail/elevation style panel, not e-commerce)
============================================= */
.stay-card{
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  left: 5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 380px;
  max-width: 88%;
  padding: 40px 38px;
 
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,.08);
  border-radius: 26px;
  color: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15,25,32,.35);
}
 
.stay-card__mark{
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  animation: choptaSpin 22s linear infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .stay-card__mark{ animation: none; }
}
@keyframes choptaSpin{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }
 
.stay-card__eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
 
.stay-card h3{
  margin: 0;
  padding-right: 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 27px;
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--cream);
}
 
.stay-card__line{
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 26px 0 22px;
  background: rgba(255,250,243,.16);
}
 
.stay-card__rating{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
 
.stay-card__rating span{
  color: rgba(255,250,243,.75);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
 
.stay-card p{
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,250,243,.78);
}
 
.stay-card__price-row{
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
 
.stay-card__price{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.stay-card__price sup{ font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-body); color: rgba(255,250,243,.6); }
 
.stay-card__expiry{
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,250,243,.6);
}
 
.stay-card__cta{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 58px;
  border: 1px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease-premium), transform .3s var(--ease-premium), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-premium);
}
 
.stay-card__cta:hover,
.stay-card__cta:focus-visible{
  background: var(--orange-deep);
  border-color: var(--orange-deep);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(242,115,29,.30);
}
 
/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .chopta-scene{
    width: 92%;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 56px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .stay-card{
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 26px;
    order: 2;
  }
  .scene-content{
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    text-align: left;
    order: 1;
  }
  .scene-cta{ margin-left: 0; }
  .chopta-scene.scene--sunrise{
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .chopta-wrap{ padding: 64px 0 80px; }
  .chopta-intro{ margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .stay-card{ padding: 30px 26px; }
}
 
/* =============================================
   REDUCED MOTION
============================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .chopta-eyebrow, .chopta-headline, .chopta-subtext,
  .chopta-scene{
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}






/* =============================================
   DISCOVER CHOPTA — trail map concept
============================================= */
 .nearby{
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 6vw 80px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 60% at 50% 0%, var(--cream-deep) 0%, var(--cream) 70%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .nearby::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, transparent 0 34px, rgba(31,59,77,0.035) 35px 36px, transparent 37px 70px),
      repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 88% 82%, transparent 0 46px, rgba(242,115,29,0.035) 47px 48px, transparent 49px 90px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
 
  /* ---- ambient drifting dust / firefly motes ---- */
  .mote{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none;
    filter: blur(1px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mote--1{ width:10px; height:10px; left:8%; top:22%; background: var(--gold); animation: drift1 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .mote--2{ width:6px;  height:6px;  left:22%; top:70%; background: var(--orange); animation: drift2 10s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
  .mote--3{ width:8px;  height:8px;  right:14%; top:30%; background: var(--sky); animation: drift3 16s ease-in-out infinite 3s; }
  .mote--4{ width:5px;  height:5px;  right:26%; top:75%; background: var(--gold); animation: drift1 11s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
 
  @keyframes drift1{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0); opacity:0; }
    15%{ opacity:.5; }
    50%{ transform: translate(18px,-26px); opacity:.7; }
    85%{ opacity:.4; }
    100%{ transform: translate(-6px,-46px); opacity:0; }
  }
  @keyframes drift2{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0); opacity:0; }
    20%{ opacity:.55; }
    55%{ transform: translate(-22px,-18px); opacity:.6; }
    100%{ transform: translate(-34px,-40px); opacity:0; }
  }
  @keyframes drift3{
    0%{ transform: translate(0,0); opacity:0; }
    25%{ opacity:.45; }
    60%{ transform: translate(-16px,24px); opacity:.55; }
    100%{ transform: translate(-30px,42px); opacity:0; }
  }
 
  .nearby__inner{ position:relative; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
 



  /* ---------- Intro ---------- */
  .nearby__intro{ max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px;  text-align: center;}
 
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .eyebrow svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0; animation: spin-compass 9s linear infinite; transform-origin: 50% 52%; }
  @keyframes spin-compass{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }
 
  .nearby__intro h2{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
  }
  .nearby__intro h2 em{
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--orange);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  /* hand-drawn underline that continuously redraws itself, very subtle */
  .nearby__intro h2 em::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:6px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='10' viewBox='0 0 120 10'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 6 C 20 2, 40 9, 60 5 S 100 2, 118 6' stroke='%23F2731D' stroke-width='2.4' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    background-size: 120px 10px;
    opacity: 0.55;
    animation: underline-drift 6s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes underline-drift{
    to{ background-position-x: 120px; }
  }
 
  .nearby__intro p{
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    /* max-width: 80ch; */
  }
 
  .nearby__legend{
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    opacity: 0.75;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Trail ---------- */
  .trail{ position: relative; }
 
  .trail__scrollhint{
    display:none;
    align-items:center; justify-content:flex-end; gap:6px;
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-soft); opacity:.65;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .trail__scrollhint svg{ width:14px; height:14px; animation: hint-bounce 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes hint-bounce{
    0%,100%{ transform: translateX(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateX(6px); }
  }
 
  .trail__track{
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 56px 10px 30px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    cursor: grab;
  }
  .trail__track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
 
  .trail__line{
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right:0; top: 90px;
    height: 2px;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px);
    background-size: 20px 2px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: march 1.1s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes march{ to{ background-position-x: -20px; } }
 
  /* a small glowing "lantern" that wanders the whole trail, endlessly */
  .trail__spark{
    position: absolute;
    top: 84px; left: 0;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFE7B8 0%, var(--gold) 55%, transparent 75%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px 3px rgba(244,169,62,0.55);
    animation: wander 9s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  @keyframes wander{
    0%{ left: 2%; opacity: 0; }
    8%{ opacity: 1; }
    48%{ left: 96%; opacity: 1; }
    52%{ opacity: 0; }
    52.01%{ left: 2%; }
    60%{ opacity: 1; }
    100%{ left: 96%; opacity: 1; }
  }
 
  .stop{
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 272px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
    transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
  }
  .stop.is-visible{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
 
  .stop__pin{
    position: relative;
    width: 13px; height: 13px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    border: 3px solid var(--cream);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--orange), 0 4px 10px rgba(216,94,16,0.35);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .stop__pin::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--orange);
    animation: ping 2.6s ease-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 300ms);
  }
  @keyframes ping{
    0%{ transform: scale(1); opacity: .65; }
    80%{ transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
    100%{ transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
  }
  .stop:nth-child(3n+1) .stop__pin{ transform: translateY(-7px); }
  .stop:nth-child(3n+2) .stop__pin{ transform: translateY(4px); }
  .stop:nth-child(3n)   .stop__pin{ transform: translateY(-2px); }
 
  .stop__time{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
    background: var(--sky-pale);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .stop__time svg{ width:12px; height:12px; }
  .stop__time svg path:last-child{ transform-origin: 12px 12px; animation: tick 3.6s steps(12) infinite; }
  @keyframes tick{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }
 
  /* floating wrapper: gives every postcard its own endless, gentle bob */
  .stop__float{
    width: 100%;
    animation: bob 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * -0.7s);
  }
  @keyframes bob{
    0%, 100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(-7px); }
  }
 
  .stop__card{
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 10px 10px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(43,36,32,0.07);
    transition: transform var(--dur-slide) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--dur-slide) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .stop:nth-child(odd) .stop__card{ transform: rotate(-1.4deg); }
  .stop:nth-child(even) .stop__card{ transform: rotate(1.2deg); }
  .stop:hover .stop__card{
    transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 46px rgba(43,36,32,0.14);
  }
 
  .stop__card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; top:-10px; left: 22px;
    width: 46px; height: 20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(43,36,32,0.15);
    animation: tape-sway 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * -0.5s);
    transform-origin: 50% 0%;
  }
  @keyframes tape-sway{
    0%, 100%{ transform: rotate(-6deg); }
    50%{ transform: rotate(-3deg); }
  }
 
  .stop__photo{
    width: 100%; height: 168px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .stop__photo img{
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display:block;
    transform: scale(1);
    animation: kenburns 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * -1.2s);
    transition: transform var(--dur-slide) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  @keyframes kenburns{
    0%, 100%{ transform: scale(1); }
    50%{ transform: scale(1.06); }
  }
  .stop:hover .stop__photo img{ animation-play-state: paused; transform: scale(1.1); }
 
  .stop__card h3{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 8px 8px;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
 
  .stop__card p{
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0 8px 14px;
  }
 
  .stop__link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    margin: 0 8px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .stop__link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; transition: transform var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium); }
  .stop__link:hover{ gap: 10px; }
  .stop__link:hover svg{ transform: translateX(2px); }
  .stop__link:focus-visible, .trail__track a:focus-visible{
    outline: 2px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (min-width: 860px){
    .trail__scrollhint{ display:flex; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 720px){
    .nearby{ padding: 64px 6vw 56px; }
    .trail__track{
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow-x: visible;
      padding: 10px 4px 10px 26px;
      gap: 34px;
    }
    .trail__line{
      left: 5px; top: 10px; bottom: 10px; right: auto;
      width: 2px; height: auto;
      background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px);
      background-size: 2px 20px;
      animation: march-v 1.1s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes march-v{ to{ background-position-y: -20px; } }
    .trail__spark{
      left: 5px; top: 0;
      animation: wander-v 9s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes wander-v{
      0%{ top: 2%; opacity: 0; }
      8%{ opacity: 1; }
      48%{ top: 96%; opacity: 1; }
      52%{ opacity: 0; }
      52.01%{ top: 2%; }
      60%{ opacity: 1; }
      100%{ top: 96%; opacity: 1; }
    }
    .stop{ width: 100%; flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    .stop__pin{ margin: 8px 0 0; transform: none !important; }
    .stop:nth-child(3n+1) .stop__pin,
    .stop:nth-child(3n+2) .stop__pin,
    .stop:nth-child(3n) .stop__pin{ transform: none; }
    .stop__card{ transform: none !important; flex: 1; }
    .stop:hover .stop__card{ transform: translateY(-2px) !important; }
    .stop__time{ margin-bottom: 12px; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *, *::before, *::after{
      animation: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
    }
    .stop{ opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .mote{ display:none; }
  }


  /* ---- closing ---- */
.cd-end{
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cd-end p{
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.cd-end__btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease-premium), transform .3s var(--ease-premium);
}
.cd-end__btn:hover{
  background: var(--orange-deep);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}




  
  /* =====================================================
     FOOTER
  ===================================================== */
  .site-footer{
    position: relative;
    background-color: #000;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.804), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.861)), url("../images/footerbg-new.jpg");
    background-position: center bottom;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    color: var(--cream-deep);
    padding: 0 6vw 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  /* torn-paper mountain skyline stitching the footer to the section above */
  .site-footer__skyline{
    display:block; width:100%; height: auto;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
  }
  .site-footer__skyline path{ fill: black; }
 
  /* night sky glow behind the peaks, breathing gently forever */
  .site-footer__glow{
    position:absolute; top: -40px; left: 50%;
    width: 480px; height: 260px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(244,169,62,0.22) 0%, rgba(244,169,62,0) 70%);
    animation: sun-breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  @keyframes sun-breathe{
    0%,100%{ opacity: 0.7; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
    50%{ opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.12); }
  }
 
  /* scattered stars, each twinkling on its own clock */
  .stars{ position:absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events:none; }
  .star{
    position:absolute; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    animation: twinkle 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes twinkle{
    0%,100%{ opacity: 0.15; transform: scale(0.8); }
    50%{ opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.15); }
  }
 
  .site-footer__inner{ position:relative; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 8px 0 0; }
 
  .footer-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 8px 0 48px;
  }
 
  .footer-logo{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .footer-brand p{
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,250,243,0.65);
    max-width: 34ch;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
  }
 
  .footer-social{ display:flex; gap: 10px; }
  .footer-social a{
    position: relative;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,0.18);
    color: var(--cream-deep);
    text-decoration:none;
    transition: border-color var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), color var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .footer-social a svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
  .footer-social a:hover{
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .footer-social a::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:-4px; border-radius:50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--orange);
    opacity:0; transition: opacity var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
    animation: pulse-ring 2.2s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .footer-social a:hover::after{ opacity: 0.55; }
 
  .footer-col h4{
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 6px 0 20px;
  }
  .footer-col ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 13px; }
  .footer-col a{
    color: rgba(255,250,243,0.75);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .footer-col a::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:-14px; top:50%;
    width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0);
    transition: transform var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color: var(--cream); }
  .footer-col a:hover::before{ transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); }
 
  .footer-col--wide p{
    font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,250,243,0.6);
    margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 36ch;
  }
 
  .footer-newsletter{
    display:flex; gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,0.22);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    max-width: 340px;
    transition: border-color var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .footer-newsletter:focus-within{ border-color: var(--orange); }
  .footer-newsletter input{
    flex:1; min-width:0;
    background: transparent; border: none; outline: none;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 9px 6px 9px 14px;
  }
  .footer-newsletter input::placeholder{ color: rgba(255,250,243,0.4); }
  .footer-newsletter button{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--cream);
    border:none; border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight:500; font-size: 13px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: background var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), gap var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .footer-newsletter button:hover{ background: var(--orange-deep); gap: 10px; }
  .footer-newsletter button svg{ width:13px; height:13px; }
  .footer-newsletter.is-sent button{ background: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
 
  .footer-contact{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px; }
  .footer-contact li{
    display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:9px;
    font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,250,243,0.7); line-height:1.5;
  }
  .footer-contact svg{ width:15px; height:15px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; color: var(--orange); }
 
  .footer-divider{
    height:0; border-top: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,250,243,0.16);
  }
 
  .footer-bottom{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 0 30px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(255,250,243,0.55);
  }
  .footer-bottom__links{ display:flex; gap: 18px; }
  .footer-bottom__links a{ color: rgba(255,250,243,0.55); text-decoration:none; transition: color var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium); }
  .footer-bottom__links a:hover{ color: var(--cream); }
 
  .back-to-top{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,250,243,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,250,243,0.18);
    color: var(--cream-deep);
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: background var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--dur-text) var(--ease-premium);
  }
  .back-to-top svg{ width:15px; height:15px; animation: bob-up 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes bob-up{
    0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(-3px); }
  }
  .back-to-top:hover{ background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .back-to-top:focus-visible{ outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
 
  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
    .footer-bottom{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .site-footer *{ animation: none !important; }
  }


  .back-to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; border: none; font-size: 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(20px); transition: var(--transition-base); z-index: 999; box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent); }
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--orange-deep); transform: translateY(-4px); }





/* .reels-section{
  position:relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(244,169,62,0.10) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 82%, rgba(111,183,224,0.10) 0%, transparent 45%),
    var(--cream);
  padding:6rem 1.5rem 5.5rem;
  overflow:hidden;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
}
 
.reels-section *{box-sizing:border-box;}
 
.reels-section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(43,36,32,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, black 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
 
.reels-inner{
  position:relative;
  max-width:1320px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
 

 
.reels-carousel{
  position:relative;
  padding:1.5rem 0 1rem;
}
 
.reels-trail{
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:100%;
  height:140px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  opacity:.5;
}
.reels-trail path{
  fill:none;
  stroke:var(--gold);
  stroke-width:2;
  stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:1 14;
  stroke-dashoffset:400;
  transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s ease;
}
.reels-carousel.in-view .reels-trail path{
  stroke-dashoffset:0;
}
 
.reels-track-mask{
  position:relative;
}
.reels-track-mask::before,
.reels-track-mask::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; bottom:0;
  width:56px;
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.reels-track-mask::before{
  left:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream) 0%, rgba(255,250,243,0) 100%);
}
.reels-track-mask::after{
  right:0;
  background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--cream) 0%, rgba(255,250,243,0) 100%);
}
 
.reels-track{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:1.3rem;
  padding:.75rem 3rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-x:auto;
  scroll-snap-type:x proximity;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  cursor:grab;
  user-select:none;
}
.reels-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.reels-track.is-dragging{ cursor:grabbing; scroll-snap-type:none; }
 
.reel-card{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:block;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:clamp(148px, 19vw, 176px);
  aspect-ratio:9/16;
  border-radius:22px;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none;
  background:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px -12px rgba(43,36,32,.30);
  scroll-snap-align:center;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(28px);
  transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease,
             box-shadow .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}
.reels-carousel.in-view .reel-card{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.reel-card:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.05s; }
.reel-card:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.15s; margin-top:-22px; }
.reel-card.is-featured{ transition-delay:.1s; }
.reel-card:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.25s; margin-top:-12px; }
.reel-card:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.35s; margin-top:16px; }
.reel-card:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.45s; margin-top:-4px; }
 
.reel-card.is-featured{
  width:clamp(210px, 26vw, 264px);
  border-radius:26px;
  box-shadow:0 22px 46px -16px rgba(43,36,32,.40);
  margin-top:0 !important;
}
 
.reel-card:hover,
.reel-card:focus-visible{
  box-shadow:0 18px 34px -14px rgba(216,94,16,.35);
  outline:none;
}
.reel-card.is-featured:hover,
.reel-card.is-featured:focus-visible{
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(244,169,62,.55), 0 26px 50px -16px rgba(43,36,32,.45);
}
.reel-card:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
 
.reel-card-media{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  transform:scale(1);
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.reel-card:hover .reel-card-media{ transform:scale(1.08); }
 
.reel-card-scrim{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,77,0) 45%, rgba(43,36,32,.85) 100%);
}
 
.reel-featured-tag{
  position:absolute;
  top:12px; left:12px;
  z-index:2;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.35rem;
  background:var(--navy);
  color:var(--cream);
  font-size:.62rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.35rem .6rem;
  border-radius:999px;
}
.reel-featured-tag i{ color:var(--gold); font-size:.7rem; }
 
.reel-ig-badge{
  position:absolute;
  top:12px; right:12px;
  z-index:2;
  width:28px; height:28px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(255,250,243,.92);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:var(--orange-deep);
  font-size:.85rem;
  box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(43,36,32,.18);
}
 
.reel-play-btn{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%; left:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.9);
  width:52px; height:52px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(31,59,77,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  color:var(--cream);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  z-index:2;
  transition:transform .35s ease, background .35s ease, color .35s ease;
}
.reel-card:hover .reel-play-btn{
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.05);
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--ink);
}
 
.reel-caption{
  position:absolute;
  left:14px; right:14px; bottom:12px;
  z-index:2;
  color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  line-height:1.3;
  opacity:.92;
}
.reel-caption span{
  display:block;
  font-size:.6rem;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:.15rem;
}
 
.reels-nav-btn{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:3;
  width:46px; height:46px;
  border:none;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--orange-deep);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(43,36,32,.28);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.reels-nav-btn:hover{
  background:var(--orange);
  color:var(--cream);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px -6px rgba(216,94,16,.4);
}
.reels-nav-btn:active{ transform:translateY(-50%) scale(.94); }
.reels-nav-btn:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset:2px;
}
.reels-nav-btn.reels-prev{ left:-6px; }
.reels-nav-btn.reels-next{ right:-6px; }
 
.reels-nav-btn:disabled{
  opacity:.35;
  cursor:default;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.reels-nav-btn:disabled:hover{
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--orange-deep);
}
 
@media (max-width:575.98px){
  .reels-nav-btn{ width:38px; height:38px; font-size:.9rem; }
  .reels-nav-btn.reels-prev{ left:2px; }
  .reels-nav-btn.reels-next{ right:2px; }
  .reels-track-mask::before,
  .reels-track-mask::after{ width:30px; }
}
 
.reels-cta-wrap{
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:1rem;
}
.reels-cta{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.5rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--orange-deep);
  text-decoration:none;
  padding-bottom:3px;
}
.reels-cta i{ transition:transform .3s ease; }
.reels-cta::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; bottom:0;
  width:100%; height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .35s ease;
}
.reels-cta:hover{ color:var(--orange); }
.reels-cta:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.reels-cta:hover i{ transform:translateX(4px); }
 
.reels-dots{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  margin-top:.25rem;
}
.reels-dot{
  width:6px; height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--cream-deep);
  border:1px solid var(--orange-deep);
  transition:background .25s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.reels-dot.is-active{
  background:var(--orange-deep);
  width:16px;
  border-radius:4px;
}
 
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .reels-section{ padding:4.2rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .reels-header{ padding:0 1.5rem; margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
  .reels-trail{ display:none; }
  .reel-card{
    width:64vw;
    max-width:250px;
  }
  .reel-card.is-featured{
    width:72vw;
    max-width:280px;
  }
}
 
@media (min-width:992px){
  .reels-dots{ display:none; }
}
 
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reel-card, .reel-card-media, .reel-play-btn, .reels-trail path, .reels-cta i{
    transition:none !important;
  }
  .reel-card{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
} */


.reel-lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0;
  background:rgba(11,11,14,0.94);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:18px;
  padding:32px;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index:200;
}
.reel-lightbox.is-open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.reel-lightbox video{
  max-width:min(90vw, 420px);
  max-height:75vh;
  border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  background:#000;
}
.reel-lightbox-close{
  position:absolute; top:20px; right:20px;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.reel-lightbox-close svg{ width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--cream); }
.reel-lightbox-close:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }



.reel-lightbox-footer{
  color:var(--cream);
  font-size:14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
}
.ig-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F58529, #DD2A7B, #8134AF, #515BD4);
  color:#fff;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ig-icon svg{ width:19px; height:19px; }
.ig-icon:hover{ transform: scale(1.1); }

.reel-lightbox-nav{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:52px; height:52px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.reel-lightbox-nav:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.reel-lightbox-nav svg{ width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--cream); }
.reel-lightbox-nav.prev{ left:20px; }
.reel-lightbox-nav.next{ right:20px; }

@media (max-width:640px){
  .reel-lightbox-nav{ width:40px; height:40px; }
  .reel-lightbox-nav.prev{ left:8px; }
  .reel-lightbox-nav.next{ right:8px; }
}


.reel-section{
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  background-color: var(--cream-deep);
}

/* .reel-lightbox-stage{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
} */


.reels-header{
  text-align:center;
  max-width:640px;
  margin:0 auto 4rem;
}
 
.reels-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.5rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.75rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--orange-deep);
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.reels-eyebrow i{font-size:.95rem;}
 
.reels-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem);
  line-height:1.12;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 1rem;
}
.reels-title em{
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--orange-deep);
}
 
.reels-subtitle{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  margin:0;
}


 .stage-wrap{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding: 56px 24px 190px;
    
  }
 
.carousel-region{
    position:relative;
    margin-top: 26px;
  }
 
  .stage{
    position:relative;
    height: 460px;
    perspective: 1600px;
    perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  }
 
  .track{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
  }
 
  .vcard{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%; left:50%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 500px;
    margin: -200px 0 0 -150px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background: var(--cream-deep);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(43,36,32,0.28);
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.28,1), opacity 0.65s ease, filter 0.65s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
    will-change: transform;
  }
 
  /* Both the poster image and the <video> sit in the same spot,
     stacked directly on top of each other. The poster is visible
     by default; once the video starts playing we fade it out. */
  .vcard .thumb,
  .vcard .thumb-video{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
  }
.vcard .thumb-video{ opacity:0; }
.vcard.has-video .thumb{ opacity:0; }
.vcard.is-playing .thumb-video,
.vcard.has-video .thumb-video{ opacity:1; }
 
  .vcard:hover .thumb{ transform: scale(1.06); }
 
  .vcard .scrim{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,77,0.05) 0%, rgba(31,59,77,0.10) 40%, rgba(31,59,77,0.88) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  /* dim the scrim once the video is actually playing so it doesn't look muddy */
  .vcard.is-playing .scrim{ opacity:0.55; }
 
  .vcard .tag{
    position:absolute;
    top:16px; left:16px;
    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:0.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--cream);
    background:var(--orange);
    padding:5px 10px;
    border-radius:20px;
    font-weight:600;
  }
 
  .vcard .play{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%; left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.85);
    width:56px; height:56px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,250,243,0.85);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    opacity:0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(43,36,32,0.25);
  }
  .vcard .play svg{ width:19px; height:19px; fill:var(--orange-deep); }
  .vcard .play .icon-play{ margin-left:2px; }
  .vcard .play .icon-pause{ display:none; }
.vcard.is-playing .play{ opacity:0 !important; }
  .vcard .play:hover{ background:var(--cream); }
 
  /* the play button only shows on the centered card */
  .vcard.is-center .play{ opacity:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  .vcard.is-center:hover .play{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); }
 
  .vcard .meta{
    position:absolute;
    left:20px; right:20px; bottom:18px;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .vcard .title{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-size:21px;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.2;
    margin:0 0 4px;
    color:var(--cream);
  }
  .vcard .director{
    color:rgba(255,250,243,0.75);
    font-size:12.5px;
    margin:0;
    letter-spacing:0.01em;
  }
 
  .vcard:not(.is-center) .title{ font-size:17px; }
  .vcard:not(.is-center) .meta{ opacity:0.8; }
 
  /* Arrows */
  .nav-btn-reel{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width:52px; height:52px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--cream);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    z-index:5;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(43,36,32,0.18);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  }
  .nav-btn-reel:hover{
    border-color: var(--orange);
    background: var(--sky-pale);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
  }
  .nav-btn-reel:active{ transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96); }
  .nav-btn-reel svg{ width:18px; height:18px; stroke:var(--ink); }
  .nav-prev{ left:-6px; }
  .nav-next{ right:-6px; }
 
  @media (max-width: 760px){
    .nav-prev{ left:-2px; }
    .nav-next{ right:-2px; }
    .nav-btn-reel{ width:42px; height:42px; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .stage{ height: 380px; }
    .vcard{ width: 230px; height: 320px; margin: -160px 0 0 -115px; }
    .vcard .title{ font-size:18px; }
    header h1{ font-size: 2.2rem; }
  }
 
  :focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--orange); outline-offset:3px; }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .vcard, .thumb, .nav-btn-reel{ transition:none !important; }
  }




/* ============ GALLERY SECTION — compact filmstrip ============ */
  .gallery{
    position:relative;
    padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .gallery-head{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:flex-end;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:1.5rem;
    max-width:1240px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
    padding: 0 6vw;
  }
 
  .gallery-eyebrow{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
    font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-deep); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.6rem;
  }
  .gallery-eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:22px; height:1px; background: var(--orange-deep); }
 
  .gallery-title{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight:500;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height:1.1;
    margin:0;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .gallery-title em{ font-style:italic; color: var(--orange-deep); }
 
  .gallery-controls{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.4rem;
  }
 
  .gallery-filters{ display:flex; gap:.45rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .filter-btn{
    font-size:.78rem; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.02em;
    color: var(--ink-soft); background:transparent;
    border:1px solid var(--line); padding:.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .filter-btn:hover{ border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--orange-deep); }
  .filter-btn.active{ background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }

  .gallery-view-all{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    height:38px; padding:0 1.15rem;
    border-radius:999px;
    background: var(--orange);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;
    white-space:nowrap;
    transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .gallery-view-all:hover{ background: var(--orange-deep); color:#fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
 
  .arrow-nav{ display:flex; gap:.5rem; }
  .arrow-btn{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background: var(--cream);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer; transition: all .3s ease; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .arrow-btn:hover{ background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); }
  .arrow-btn:hover svg{ stroke: var(--cream); }
  .arrow-btn svg{ width:15px; height:15px; stroke: var(--ink); transition: stroke .3s ease; }
 
  /* ---- filmstrip track ---- */
  .filmstrip-wrap{
    position:relative;
    padding: 0 6vw;
  }
  .filmstrip{
    display:flex;
    gap:14px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
    padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
    max-width:1240px;
    margin:0 auto;
    -ms-overflow-style:none;
    scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .filmstrip::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
 
  .card{
    position:relative;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 240px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    cursor:pointer;
    scroll-snap-align:start;
    background: var(--cream-deep);
    transition: opacity .4s ease, width .4s ease;
  }
  .card.wide{ width: 400px; }
  .card.hide{ display:none; }
 
  .card img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
    filter: saturate(.96);
  }
  .card:hover img{ transform: scale(1.12); }
 
  .card-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,77,0) 45%, rgba(31,59,77,.88) 100%);
    opacity:0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
  }
  .card:hover .card-overlay{ opacity:1; }
 
  .card-info{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    opacity:0;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), opacity .4s ease;
  }
  .card:hover .card-info{ transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
 
  .card-tag{
    font-size:.65rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color: var(--gold); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.3rem; display:block;
  }
  .card-caption{
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--cream); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; margin:0; line-height:1.25;
  }
  .card-rule{
    width:20px; height:2px; background: var(--orange);
    margin-top:.5rem; transform-origin:left; transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform .45s ease .1s;
  }
  .card:hover .card-rule{ transform: scaleX(1); }
 
  .card-num{
    position:absolute; top:.8rem; left:.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size:.75rem; color: var(--cream);
    background: rgba(31,59,77,.55);
    padding:.2rem .55rem;
    border-radius:999px;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
  }
 
  /* progress bar under strip */
  .progress-track{
    max-width:1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 6vw;
  }
  .progress-bar{
    height:2px; background: var(--line); border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .progress-fill{
    height:100%; width:20%; background: var(--orange);
    border-radius:2px; transition: width .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .gallery-head{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
    .card{ width: 190px; height:260px; }
    .card.wide{ width:300px; }
    .arrow-nav{ display:none; }
  }
 
  /* ============ LIGHTBOX ============ */
  .lightbox{
    position:fixed; inset:0;
    background: rgba(31,59,77,.93);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    z-index:999; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition: opacity .4s ease; padding: 4vh 4vw;
  }
  .lightbox.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
  .lightbox-frame{ position:relative; max-width:900px; width:100%; text-align:center; }
  .lightbox img{
    max-width:100%; max-height:76vh; border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    opacity:0; transform: scale(.97);
    transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .45s ease;
  }
  .lightbox img.show{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  .lightbox-caption{ margin-top:1.1rem; color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; }
  .lightbox-count{ color: var(--sky); font-size:.75rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:.3rem; }
  .lb-btn{
    position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,250,243,.3); background: rgba(255,250,243,.08);
    color: var(--cream); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer; transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .lb-btn:hover{ background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); }
  .lb-prev{ left:-64px; } .lb-next{ right:-64px; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .lb-prev{ left:0; } .lb-next{ right:0; } }
  .lb-close{
    position:absolute; top:-52px; right:0; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,250,243,.3); background:transparent; color: var(--cream);
    cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition: background .3s ease;
  }
  .lb-close:hover{ background: rgba(255,250,243,.15); }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .card, .card img, .card-info, .card-overlay, .card-rule, .lightbox img{ transition:none !important; }
  }

/* ============================================================
   INDEX3 — RESPONSIVE POLISH
   Keeps the desktop layout; stacks/tightens sections below lg.
   ============================================================ */
html{ overflow-x: clip; }
img, video, svg{ max-width: 100%; }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px){
  .top-info-container{ padding: 0 24px; }

  .text-primary,
  .text-secondary{
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 12vw, 8rem);
  }
  .dived{
    height: auto;
    min-height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 12px 16px 0;
  }
  .dived h1{
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.12em;
    line-height: 0.85;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .logo-wrap,
  .logo-wrap img,
  .brand img{ height: 52px; }
  .site-header{ padding: 10px 0; }
  .site-header.scrolled .logo-wrap,
  .site-header.scrolled .logo-wrap img{ height: 40px; }

  .site-header .navbar-collapse{
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 8px 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(31, 24, 18, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  }
  .site-header.scrolled .navbar-collapse{
    background: rgba(255, 250, 243, 0.98);
  }
  .btn-resort.nav-btn{
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .resort-hero{
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    max-height: none;
  }
  .resort-hero .row{
    padding-top: 8.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
  .hero-previews-col{
    height: auto;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .booking-card{
    margin-top: -48px;
    padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  }
  .booking-head{
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .booking-head .note{ max-width: none; }
  .booking-form{
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .booking-field{
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .booking-submit{
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 4px 4px;
  }
  .resort-calendar{
    width: min(330px, calc(100vw - 40px));
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -8px) scale(0.98);
  }
  .resort-calendar.is-visible{
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1);
  }

  .about-visual{ max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .about-badge{
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -20px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: max-content;
    max-width: calc(100% - 24px);
  }

  .chopta-scene{
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 40px 20px 28px;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    display: block;
  }
  .scene-reveal{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    transform: none;
  }
  .stay-card,
  .chopta-scene--reverse .stay-card{
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    order: 2;
  }
  .scene-content,
  .chopta-scene--reverse .scene-content{
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
    text-align: left;
    order: 1;
  }
  .scene-cta,
  .chopta-scene--reverse .scene-cta{ margin: 0; }

  .stay-card__price-row{ flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 14px; }

  .nearby__inner{ padding-inline: 0; }
  .stage-wrap{ padding: 40px 16px 80px; }
  .nav-prev{ left: 4px; }
  .nav-next{ right: 4px; }

  .gallery-controls{
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-newsletter{ max-width: 100%; }
  .site-footer__inner{ padding-inline: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px){
  .top-info-bar{ height: 40px; }
  .site-header{ top: 40px; }
  .group-badge{ font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 12px; }

  .resort-hero .container-fluid{
    padding-left: 5%;
    padding-right: 5%;
  }
  .hero-heading{ font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.6rem); }
  .hero-previews{ height: 110px; gap: 8px; }

  .booking-section{ padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .booking-card{ margin-top: -36px; border-radius: 20px; }

  .about-section{ padding: 48px 0 72px; }
  .about-copy h2{ font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.2rem); }

  .chopta-headline{ font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7.5vw, 2.4rem); }
  .chopta-scene{ width: calc(100% - 24px); border-radius: 24px; padding: 32px 16px 20px; }
  .stay-card{ padding: 26px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .stay-card h3{ font-size: 22px; padding-right: 36px; }
  .stay-card__price{ font-size: 28px; }

  .dived{ min-height: 110px; }
  .underdived{ height: 28px; margin-top: -16px; }
  .under-main{ height: 180px; }

  .reels-title{ font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.1rem); }
  .gallery-head{ padding: 0 20px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
  .filmstrip-wrap{ padding-left: 20px; }

  .back-to-top{ right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
}

@media (max-width: 479.98px){
  .top-info-bar{ height: 36px; }
  .site-header{ top: 36px; }
  .group-badge{ letter-spacing: 0.2px; }

  .hero-preview-label{
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .booking-head h2{ font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .about-stats{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-badge{ position: static; transform: none; margin: 16px auto 0; }
  .about-visual{ margin-bottom: 24px; }

  .scene-title{ font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .footer-bottom{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
}