@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   Admission Abroad Consultants — Design System
   Palette: deep blue navy + vivid blue + light sky-blue accent, on white
  Type: Poppins (headings/numbers) + Inter (body)
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  --navy: #0B1F3F;
  --navy-2: #123061;
  --blue: #2563EB;
  --blue-2: #1D4ED8;
  --sky: #7DD3FC;
  --amber: #38BDF8;
  --amber-2: #0EA5E9;
  --bg: #F1F6FE;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --text: #0B1B2E;
  --muted: #57677E;
  --border: #DCE7F7;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(11,31,63,0.18);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(11,31,63,0.14);
  --max: 1360px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
html,body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.07) 1px, transparent 1.4px) 0 0/22px 22px,
    var(--bg);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  letter-spacing:0;
}
p{margin:0 0 1em;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;}
.mono{font-family:var(--font-heading);}

:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sky);outline-offset:2px;}

.container{max-width:var(--max);width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;}
.section{padding:64px 0;}
.section-tight{padding:40px 0;}
@media(max-width:780px){
  .section{padding:44px 0;}
}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--blue);
  font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.eyebrow-dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);}

.section-head{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 34px;text-align:center;}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,40px);position:relative;padding-bottom:14px;}
.section-head h2::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:64px;height:4px;border-radius:99px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));
}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:17px;}
.section-head.left{margin:0 0 40px;text-align:left;}
.section-head.left h2::after{left:0;transform:none;}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:14px 26px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--blue-2));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.55);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-2),var(--navy-2));box-shadow:0 14px 28px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.65);}
.btn-amber{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber),var(--amber-2));color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(56,189,248,.5);}
.btn-amber:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-2),var(--blue));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 28px -8px rgba(14,165,233,.6);}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;}
.btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.btn-outline-dark{background:transparent;border-color:var(--border);color:var(--text);}
.btn-outline-dark:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);}
.btn-block{width:100%;}
.btn-sm{padding:9px 16px;font-size:13px;border-radius:8px;}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.topbar{
  background:var(--navy);color:#cfd8ee;font-size:13px;
}
.topbar .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;}
.topbar a{opacity:.9;}
.topbar a:hover{opacity:1;color:#fff;}
.topbar-links{display:flex;gap:18px;}
.topbar-links span{opacity:.35;}
.topbar-contact{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.topbar-branch-label{opacity:.7;font-weight:600;margin-right:2px;}
@media(max-width:780px){.topbar{display:none;}}

header.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 0;gap:12px;flex-wrap:nowrap;position:relative;}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--font-heading);flex-shrink:0;justify-self:flex-start;padding-left:0;margin-left:0;min-width:0;}
.logo-mark{width:88px;height:88px;flex-shrink:0;display:block;object-fit:contain;}
.logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;line-height:1.15;}
.logo-text b{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);white-space:nowrap;}
.logo-text span{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.13em;color:var(--blue);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;}

nav.main-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center;gap:0;min-width:0;max-width:1180px;width:100%;margin:0;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;}
nav.main-nav::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
/* Extra safety net: on the rare very-tight desktop width (or unusual font
   rendering/zoom), let the nav scroll horizontally instead of ever pushing
   the whole page wider than the viewport again. */
@media(min-width:1321px){
  nav.main-nav > ul{overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;}
  nav.main-nav > ul::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
}
nav.main-nav > ul{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin:0;padding:0;flex-wrap:nowrap;width:max-content;min-width:max-content;}
nav.main-nav li{display:flex;align-items:center;}
nav.main-nav a.nav-link{
  padding:10px 10px;border-radius:8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
nav.main-nav a.nav-link:hover{background:var(--bg);color:var(--blue);}
nav.main-nav li.has-drop{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);min-width:230px;padding:8px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(6px);transition:.15s ease;
}
li.has-drop:hover .dropdown, li.has-drop:focus-within .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.dropdown a{display:block;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;}
.dropdown a:hover{background:var(--bg);color:var(--blue);}
.header-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-shrink:0;justify-content:flex-end;margin-left:0;padding-right:0;}
.icon-chevron{width:8px;height:8px;flex-shrink:0;transition:.15s;position:relative;top:1px;}
li.has-drop:hover .icon-chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);}

.nav-toggle{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:none;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;gap:4px;}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);margin:0;border-radius:2px;}
@media(max-width:1320px){
  .nav-wrap{gap:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;}
  .logo-mark{width:82px;height:82px;}
  .logo-text b{font-size:18px;}
  .logo-text span{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;}
  .header-cta{margin-left:auto;}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex;width:auto;height:44px;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:10px;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  nav.main-nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(340px,88vw);height:100vh;background:#fff;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;padding:90px 20px 20px;transform:translateX(100%);
    transition:transform .25s ease;overflow-y:auto;box-shadow:-10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);z-index:110;}
  nav.main-nav.open{transform:translateX(0);}
  nav.main-nav > ul{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;width:100%;min-width:0;}
  nav.main-nav > ul > li{width:100%;}
  nav.main-nav a.nav-link{padding:14px 12px;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;font-size:14px;}
  .dropdown{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;
    display:none;padding-left:14px;background:var(--bg);margin:4px 0;}
  li.has-drop.open .dropdown{display:block;}
  .header-cta .btn-sm.hide-mobile{display:none;}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .nav-wrap{padding:14px 0;}
  .logo{gap:10px;}
  .logo-mark{width:64px;height:64px;}
  .logo-text b{font-size:15px;}
  .logo-text span{font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;}
  .header-cta{gap:8px;}
  .nav-toggle{width:42px;height:42px;}
}header.site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 24px -10px rgba(11,31,63,.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);}
.nav-scrim{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(11,31,63,.45);z-index:90;}
.nav-scrim.open{display:block;}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 48%, var(--blue) 100%);
  color:#fff;
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  top:-18%;right:-10%;width:640px;height:640px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(125,211,252,.35), rgba(125,211,252,0) 68%);
  filter:blur(6px);
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  bottom:-22%;left:-8%;width:460px;height:460px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(56,189,248,.22), rgba(56,189,248,0) 70%);
}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;padding:130px 0 110px;min-height:660px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:96px;padding-bottom:96px;min-height:auto;}}
.hero-copy{position:relative;animation:none;}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,58px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-0.04em;}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--amber);text-shadow:none;}
.hero p.lead{color:#dfe8ff;font-size:18px;max-width:520px;line-height:1.8;}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px;}
.hero-trust-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 18px;margin:18px 0 22px;}
.hero-trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:13.5px;color:#dfe8ff;font-weight:600;}
.hero-trust-check{
  width:19px;height:19px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);color:var(--navy);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:800;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.hero-trusted-by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:26px;font-size:13px;color:#c7d3f4;max-width:420px;}
.hero-avatar-stack{display:flex;flex-shrink:0;}
.hero-avatar-stack img{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin-left:-10px;box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.hero-avatar-stack img:first-child{margin-left:0;}
.hero-trusted-by b{color:#fff;}
.hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:64px;}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;display:block;}
.hero-bg .photo{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:grayscale(.12) brightness(.78) saturate(1.2) contrast(1.08);}
.hero-bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(11,31,63,.72) 18%, rgba(11,31,63,.52) 52%, rgba(11,31,63,.28) 100%);}
.hero-stat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:12px;padding:16px 10px;text-align:center;}
.hero-stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:22px;color:var(--amber);}
.hero-stat span{font-size:12px;color:#a9b6d6;}
@media(max-width:600px){.hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}

.hero-art{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  padding:22px;width:min(100%, 470px);aspect-ratio:1 / 1;max-height:500px;margin-left:auto;transform:none;box-shadow:0 16px 32px -18px rgba(11,31,63,.75);}
.hero-art-float{animation:floatCard 5.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes floatCard{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0px);}
  50%{transform:translateY(-12px);}
}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-art{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-left:0;max-height:none;aspect-ratio:1 / 1;transform:none;}}
.hero-art .photo{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;}
.hero-art .photo img{filter:grayscale(.08) brightness(.9) saturate(1.2) contrast(1.08);transform:none;}
.flight-path{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.6;z-index:1;}
.hero-art-badge{position:absolute;z-index:3;background:rgba(7,18,36,.72);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 30px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.6);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--font-heading);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);}
.hero-art-badge b{font-size:16px;display:block;line-height:1;color:var(--amber);}
.hero-art-badge span{font-size:10px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.hero-art-badge > div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.badge-1{top:18px;right:18px;}
.badge-2{bottom:18px;left:18px;}
.badge-icon{width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.12);display:inline-block;flex-shrink:0;}
.badge-icon-alt{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber),#BAE6FD);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(56,189,248,.12);}
.hero-art-caption{position:absolute;z-index:4;bottom:18px;right:18px;max-width:200px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:12px;text-align:left;
  background:rgba(8,18,35,.38);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);}
.hero-art-caption b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:15px;display:block;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
.hero-art-caption span{font-size:11.5px;color:#e7ecf8;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5);display:block;line-height:1.45;}

/* ---------- Photo tiles (replace emoji with real duotone photos) ---------- */
.photo-tile{
  position:relative;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);
  aspect-ratio:1/1;width:52px;height:52px;flex-shrink:0;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.photo-tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.photo-tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.72), rgba(11,31,63,.55));mix-blend-mode:multiply;}
.photo-tile.lg{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:0;}
.photo-tile.round{border-radius:50%;}
.photo-banner{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;min-height:260px;}
.photo-banner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;}
.photo-banner::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,31,63,.15), rgba(11,31,63,.75));}
.photo-banner-content{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:26px;color:#fff;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;min-height:260px;}
.photo-credit{font-size:10.5px;color:var(--muted);opacity:.7;}
.photo-credit a{color:inherit;}

/* ---------- Live stats ---------- */
.trust-strip{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf7ff 0%,#f8fcff 52%,#dff1ff 100%);border-top:1px solid #c9e8fb;border-bottom:1px solid #c9e8fb;}
.stats-section{padding:64px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.stats-section::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:260px;height:260px;border-radius:50%;right:-90px;top:-130px;background:rgba(125,211,252,.14);}
.stats-section .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.stats-intro{text-align:center;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto 26px;}
.stats-intro .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px;}
.stats-intro h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;}
.stats-intro p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;margin:0;}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;}
.trust-item{text-align:center;min-width:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(125,211,252,.28);border-radius:12px;padding:24px 14px;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -18px rgba(37,99,235,.55);}
.trust-item b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:30px;line-height:1.1;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}
.trust-item span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:7px;}
@media(max-width:700px){.stats-section{padding:42px 0;}.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;}.trust-item{padding:19px 10px;}.trust-item b{font-size:25px;}}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:22px;}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
@media(max-width:960px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:600px){.grid-4,.grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.card{
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px 20px;transition:.25s ease;overflow:hidden;position:relative;
}
.card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
.card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 32px -14px rgba(37,99,235,.32);transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:transparent;}
.card-icon{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(37,99,235,.09);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--blue);
}
.card h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.card-link{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.card-link:hover{gap:9px;}

.card-dark{
  --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80');
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border:none;padding:24px 18px;
}
.card-dark::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:var(--card-image);background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  filter:grayscale(.15) brightness(.5) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.05);
}
.card-dark::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(11,31,63,.92) 12%, rgba(18,48,97,.8) 100%);
}
.card-dark > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.card-dark p{color:#b9c4de;}
.card-dark .grid-2{gap:12px;}
.card-dark .mono{font-size:24px;}
.card-dark span{font-size:12px;}
/* Per-page images for the dark cards, matching each page's theme */
.card-dark--home{ --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80'); }
.card-dark--about{ --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80'); }
.card-dark--loans{ --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80'); }
.card-dark--prep-ielts{ --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321318423-f06f85e504b3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80'); }
.card-dark--prep-pte{ --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80'); }
.card-dark--visa{ --card-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556740749-887f6717d7e4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80'); }

/* ---------- Destination cards ---------- */
.dest-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:.2s;}
.dest-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.dest-banner{
  height:250px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
@media(max-width:600px){.dest-banner{height:210px;}}
.dest-banner .dest-label{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:14px 16px;}
.dest-banner .dest-label b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:18px;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.dest-body{padding:16px 18px 20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;}
.dest-body a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testi-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px;overflow:hidden;}
.testi-video{aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:12px;margin:-22px -22px 18px;}
.video-play.sm{width:46px;height:46px;}
.video-play.sm svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
.stars{color:var(--amber);letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:15px;}
.testi-quote{font-size:15px;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:18px;}
.testi-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.testi-avatar{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;}
.testi-person b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;}
.testi-person span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- Why us ---------- */
.why-row{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.why-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.why-check{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;margin-top:2px;}
.why-row h4{font-size:16px;margin-bottom:4px;}
.why-row p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin:0;}
.why-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;min-width:0;}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80');
  background:var(--navy);
  color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:52px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px -20px rgba(11,31,63,.5);
}
.cta-banner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:var(--cta-image);background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  filter:grayscale(.15) brightness(.5) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.05);pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-banner::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 4%, rgba(125,211,252,.32), rgba(125,211,252,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 4% 96%, rgba(56,189,248,.22), rgba(56,189,248,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(11,31,63,.86) 12%, rgba(18,48,97,.72) 100%);
}
.cta-banner > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.cta-banner h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);}
.cta-banner p{color:#dbe3f6;}
/* Per-page images for the CTA banner, matching each page's theme */
.cta-banner--home{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544005313-94ddf0286df2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }
.cta-banner--about{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }
.cta-banner--loans{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }
.cta-banner--services{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321318423-f06f85e504b3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }
.cta-banner--stories{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524995997946-a1c2e315a42f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }
.cta-banner--prep{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }
.cta-banner--visa{ --cta-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556740749-887f6717d7e4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80'); }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}

/* Form + right-side image panel — equal height, image fills fully */
.form-side-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;align-items:stretch;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--border);}
.form-side-panel .form-card{border-radius:0;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:40px;}
.form-side-panel .form-img-col{position:relative;min-height:520px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.form-side-panel .form-img-col > div:first-child{flex-shrink:0;}
.form-side-panel .form-img-col .form-img-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(11,31,63,.62) 0%,rgba(37,99,235,.38) 100%);z-index:1;}
.form-side-panel .form-img-col .form-img-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:40px;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;color:#fff;}
.form-img-content h3{font-size:26px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px;}
.form-img-content p{color:#dbe8ff;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;}
.form-img-content ul.list-check li{color:#dbe8ff;}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .form-side-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .form-side-panel .form-img-col{min-height:320px;}
}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
@media(max-width:560px){.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Homepage: enquiry form (left) + content/image stack (right) */
.home-form-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;align-items:stretch;}
@media(max-width:860px){.home-form-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.field{margin-bottom:16px;}
.field label{display:block;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;}
.field label .req{color:var(--amber-2);}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:9px;font-family:inherit;
  font-size:14.5px;background:#fbfcfe;transition:.15s;
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--blue);background:#fff;}
.field-check{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;}
.field-check input{width:16px;height:16px;margin-top:3px;flex-shrink:0;}
.form-note{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:10px;}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-shell{padding-top:12px;}
.faq-shell--blue{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37,99,235,.04), rgba(37,99,235,.01));
  border-top:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.08); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.08);
}
.faq-shell--white{background:#fff;}
.faq-list{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 18px;border:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);overflow:hidden;}
.faq-shell--blue .faq-list{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#f7faff);}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:none;padding:20px 4px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;
  font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text);gap:16px;
}
.faq-q .plus{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--blue);color:var(--blue);
  flex-shrink:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;transition:.2s;}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--blue);color:#fff;}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .25s ease;}
.faq-a p{padding:0 4px 20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;}
.faq-search{margin-bottom:28px;}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer.site-footer{background:var(--navy);color:#c3cee6;padding-top:64px;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:36px;padding-bottom:44px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
@media(max-width:860px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.footer-grid h5{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.footer-grid li{margin-bottom:10px;font-size:14px;}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:#fff;}
.footer-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.footer-logo .logo-mark{width:72px;height:72px;flex-shrink:0;object-fit:contain;}
.footer-logo b{color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:17px;}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:22px 0;font-size:13px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:10px;}
.social-row a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.15s;}
.social-row a:hover{background:var(--blue);}

/* ---------- Floating social stack ---------- */
.social-float-stack{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;z-index:200;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;align-items:center;}
.social-float-stack a{
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(11,31,63,.35);transition:transform .2s ease;position:relative;animation:floatIcon 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.social-float-stack a:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.7s;}
.social-float-stack a:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1.4s;}
.social-float-stack a:nth-child(4){animation-delay:2.1s;}
.social-float-stack a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);}
.social-float-stack a .tip{
  position:absolute;right:60px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:6px;
  white-space:nowrap;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.15s ease;pointer-events:none;
}
.social-float-stack a:hover .tip{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0);}
.sf-wa{width:58px;height:58px;background:#25D366;box-shadow:0 10px 26px -6px rgba(37,211,102,.6);animation:pulse 2.4s infinite, floatIcon 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
.sf-fb{background:#1877F2;}
.sf-ig{background:linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888);}
.sf-yt{background:#FF0000;}
@keyframes pulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5);}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0);}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0);}
}
@keyframes floatIcon{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0px);}
  50%{transform:translateY(-8px);}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .social-float-stack{right:14px;bottom:14px;gap:10px;}
  .social-float-stack a{width:44px;height:44px;}
  .social-float-stack .sf-wa{width:50px;height:50px;}
  .social-float-stack a .tip{display:none;}
}

/* ---------- Scroll reveal + motion (see the real, active rules further below) ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .sf-wa{animation:none;}
}

/* ---------- Video testimonial ---------- */
.video-tile{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10;cursor:pointer;background:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px;}
.video-tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.72;transition:transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;}
.video-tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);opacity:.55;}
.video-play{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .18s ease;
}
.video-tile:hover .video-play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);}
.video-play svg{margin-left:3px;}
.video-tile .video-badge{position:absolute;bottom:10px;left:12px;background:rgba(11,31,63,.75);color:#fff;
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:99px;}

.video-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(11,31,63,.85);z-index:300;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;}
.video-modal.open{display:flex;}
.video-modal-inner{width:100%;max-width:860px;background:#000;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;}
.video-modal-inner iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}
.video-modal-close{position:absolute;top:-44px;right:0;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;}

/* ---------- Page header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-header{
  --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80');
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));
  color:#fff;padding:54px 0 46px;min-height:210px;display:flex;align-items:center;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 28px), 0 100%);
}
.page-header::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:var(--page-hero-image);
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  filter:grayscale(.18) brightness(.58) saturate(1.2) contrast(1.08);
  opacity:.9;
}
.page-header::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%, rgba(125,211,252,.32), rgba(125,211,252,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 92%, rgba(56,189,248,.22), rgba(56,189,248,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(11,31,63,.82) 18%, rgba(11,31,63,.58) 52%, rgba(11,31,63,.36) 100%);
}
.page-header > .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.page-header--about{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--contact{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--destinations{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1501785888041-af3ef285b470?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--loans{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--services{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321318423-f06f85e504b3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--stories{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524995997946-a1c2e315a42f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--prep{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.page-header--visa{ --page-hero-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556740749-887f6717d7e4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80'); }
.breadcrumb{font-size:13px;color:#a9b6d6;margin-bottom:10px;}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff;}
.page-header h1{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);}
.page-header p{color:#c3cee6;max-width:600px;font-size:16px;margin:0;}

/* ---------- Misc utility ---------- */
.pill{display:inline-block;position:absolute;left:24px;top:18px;z-index:3;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(37,99,235,.96);color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.7);}
.divider-plane{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:56px 0;color:var(--border);}
.divider-plane::before,.divider-plane::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--border);}
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:860px){.two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.feature-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:18px;align-items:stretch;}
.feature-media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow);min-height:320px;}
.feature-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:grayscale(.12) brightness(.8) saturate(1.15);transition:transform .45s ease;}
.feature-media:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.feature-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(11,31,63,.28), rgba(11,31,63,.48));}
.feature-badge{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:1;background:rgba(11,31,63,.74);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 14px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.feature-badge b{display:block;font-size:16px;font-family:var(--font-heading);line-height:1.1;}
.feature-badge span{font-size:11px;color:#dfe8ff;}
.feature-stack{display:grid;gap:16px;}
.feature-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f7faff);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;}
.feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:rgba(37,99,235,.25);}
.feature-card h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.feature-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;}
.branch-detail-card{border-top:4px solid var(--sky);background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#f4fbff 100%);}
.branch-detail-card .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px;font-size:11px;}
.branch-detail-card h3{color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;}
.branch-detail-card .card-link{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;line-height:2;}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .feature-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
  .feature-media{min-height:240px;}
  .feature-badge{left:12px;bottom:12px;padding:8px 12px;}
  .feature-badge b{font-size:14px;}
}
.badge-strip{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;}
.badge-strip span{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;border-radius:99px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);}
.list-check{margin:0;}
.list-check li{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:8px 0;font-size:14.5px;}
.list-check li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}
.timeline{border-left:2px solid var(--border);margin-left:12px;}
.timeline li{position:relative;padding:0 0 28px 26px;}
.timeline li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-7px;top:2px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--border);}
.table-simple{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;}
.table-simple th,.table-simple td{text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);font-size:14.5px;}
.table-simple th{color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}

/* ============================================================
   UPDATE PASS 2 — alignment fix, effects, real-photo treatment,
   floating socials, video testimonials, hero background image
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Header: grid-based so logo / nav / CTA stay balanced ----
   minmax(0,1fr) is the key fix: a plain 1fr track refuses to shrink
   below the nav's min-content width, which was forcing the whole
   header (and page) wider than the viewport. minmax(0,1fr) lets the
   track shrink properly so nothing gets pushed off-screen. */
.nav-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr) auto;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;}
nav.main-nav{max-width:none;}
nav.main-nav > ul{justify-content:center;gap:6px;}
@media(max-width:1320px){
  .nav-wrap{grid-template-columns:auto auto;}
}

/* ---- Real-photo treatment (duotone, brand-tinted) ---- */
.photo{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);}
.photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:grayscale(.2) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.02);transition:transform .5s ease;}
.photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(11,31,63,.62), rgba(37,99,235,.22));pointer-events:none;}
.photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.photo-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;flex-shrink:0;}
.photo-icon::after{background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(11,31,63,.28), rgba(37,99,235,.14));}
/* photo-icon-lg now renders as a full-bleed banner photo across the top of a
   .card (bigger, more visible image box instead of a small icon square) */
.photo-icon-lg{
  width:calc(100% + 48px);
  height:200px;
  margin:0 -24px 18px;
  border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;
}
.photo-icon-lg::after{background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(11,31,63,.4), rgba(37,99,235,.16));}
@media(max-width:600px){.photo-icon-lg{height:170px;}}
/* photo-fill: use whenever a photo needs to fill an already-sized, position:relative
   container (hero banners, destination cards, video thumbnails). Forces absolute
   positioning so percentage-height issues can never silently hide the image. */
.photo.photo-fill{position:absolute !important;inset:0 !important;}

/* ---- Hero background photo layer ---- */

/* ---- Destination banner photo ---- */
.dest-banner .photo{position:absolute;inset:0;}
/* Vary the tint of the shared destination illustration so a repeated
   country-card grid doesn't look identical card to card. */
.dest-banner:nth-of-type(6n+2) img{filter:hue-rotate(35deg) saturate(1.15) grayscale(.2) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.02);}
.dest-banner:nth-of-type(6n+3) img{filter:hue-rotate(-30deg) saturate(1.1) grayscale(.2) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.02);}
.dest-banner:nth-of-type(6n+4) img{filter:hue-rotate(70deg) saturate(1.1) grayscale(.2) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.02);}
.dest-banner:nth-of-type(6n+5) img{filter:hue-rotate(-60deg) saturate(1.1) grayscale(.2) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.02);}
.dest-banner:nth-of-type(6n+6) img{filter:hue-rotate(150deg) saturate(1.05) grayscale(.2) saturate(1.15) contrast(1.02);}

/* ---- Scroll reveal effect ---- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;}
.reveal.in-view{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.03s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.09s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.15s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.21s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.27s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.33s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.39s;}
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.45s;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal,.reveal-stagger > *{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none;}
}

/* ---- Extra hover polish ---- */
.card{will-change:auto;}
.btn{will-change:auto;}
.dest-card{will-change:auto;}
a.card-link svg{transition:none;}

/* Buttons: subtle shine sweep on hover */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.btn::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:40%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .55s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after{left:140%;}

/* Nav links: animated underline */
nav.main-nav a.nav-link{position:relative;}
nav.main-nav a.nav-link::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:4px;height:2px;
  background:var(--amber);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s ease;
}
nav.main-nav a.nav-link:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}

/* card-link arrow nudge on hover */
.card-link{transition:gap .2s ease, color .2s ease;}
.card:hover .card-link{gap:9px;color:var(--amber-2);}

/* Section eyebrow dot: gentle pulse to draw the eye */
.eyebrow-dot{animation:eyebrowPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes eyebrowPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,122,80,.45);}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(255,122,80,0);}
}

/* dest-card / feature-card lift already present — add a touch more depth */
.dest-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .btn::after{display:none;}
  .eyebrow-dot{animation:none;}
}

/* ---- Floating action stack (WhatsApp + socials) ---- */
.float-stack{position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;z-index:200;display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.float-stack .wa-float{position:static;}
.branch-whatsapp-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(11,43,51,.18);z-index:999;animation:waFadeIn .18s ease;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:88px;width:240px;padding:14px 12px 12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(11,43,51,.28);z-index:1000;animation:waPopIn .2s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1.2);}
.branch-whatsapp-menu-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;}
.branch-whatsapp-close{
  flex-shrink:0;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background .15s ease,color .15s ease,transform .15s ease;
}
.branch-whatsapp-close:hover{background:var(--amber);color:#fff;transform:rotate(90deg);}
.branch-whatsapp-menu strong,.branch-whatsapp-menu>span{display:block;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu strong{font-size:13px;color:var(--navy);}
.branch-whatsapp-menu>span{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin:3px 0 8px;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu a{display:block;padding:8px 9px;border-radius:7px;color:var(--text);transition:background .15s ease,padding-left .15s ease;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu a:hover{background:var(--bg);padding-left:13px;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu b,.branch-whatsapp-menu small{display:block;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu b{font-size:12.5px;}
.branch-whatsapp-menu small{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px;}
@keyframes waPopIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px) scale(.96);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}}
@keyframes waFadeIn{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}
@media(max-width:600px){.branch-whatsapp-menu{right:14px;bottom:78px;width:220px;}}
.wa-float{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2ad24d,#1fb45a);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(37,211,102,.7);transform:scale(1);opacity:1;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, filter .2s ease;overflow:hidden;
}
.wa-float svg{width:28px;height:28px;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.12));}
.wa-float:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -12px rgba(37,211,102,.8);filter:brightness(1.04);}
.social-float{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(11,31,63,.4);transform:none;opacity:1;transition:none;}
.social-float:hover{transform:none;}
.social-float.fb{background:#1877F2;}
.social-float.ig{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 110%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%,#d6249f 60%,#285AEB 90%);}
.social-float.yt{background:#FF0000;}

/* ---- Video testimonials ---- */
.video-card{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;}
.video-card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.15) brightness(.75);transition:transform .4s ease;}
/* Shared thumbnail (thumb.jpeg) must show fully, never cropped, on any screen size */
.video-card .photo img{object-fit:contain;background:var(--navy);}
.video-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.video-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11,31,63,.85) 0%, rgba(11,31,63,.1) 55%);}
.video-play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:2;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .2s ease;}
.video-card:hover .video-play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);}
.video-play svg{margin-left:3px;}
.video-caption{position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:14px;z-index:2;color:#fff;}
.video-caption b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:15px;display:block;}
.video-caption span{font-size:12.5px;color:#c3cee6;}
.video-badge{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;background:var(--amber);color:var(--navy);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:99px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}

.video-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(11,31,63,.88);z-index:300;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;}
.video-modal.open{display:flex;}
.video-modal-box{width:100%;max-width:720px;background:#000;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;}
.video-modal-box video, .video-modal-box iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;}
.video-modal-note{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#c3cee6;
  padding:30px;font-size:14.5px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy));}
.video-modal-close{position:absolute;top:-44px;right:0;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;}
.video-modal-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.24);}

/* ---- icon-circle for contact utility icons (SVG, not emoji) ---- */
.icon-circle{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(37,99,235,.09);color:var(--blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;}

/* ---- Image fallback: if a photo fails to load (slow/blocked network),
   show a branded icon-on-gradient tile instead of an empty box ---- */
.photo.img-fallback{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;text-align:center;padding:16px;
}
.photo.img-fallback::before{
  content:"";width:28%;height:28%;max-width:44px;max-height:44px;position:relative;z-index:2;opacity:.9;
  background:url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="white" stroke-width="1.6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><rect x="3" y="5" width="18" height="14" rx="2"/><circle cx="9" cy="10" r="1.8"/><path d="m5 17 4-4 3 3 5-5 4 4"/></svg>') no-repeat center/contain;
}
.photo.img-fallback::after{display:none;}
.photo.img-fallback img{display:none;}

/* Relatable caption overlaid on the photo at all times (bottom gradient bar,
   like the destination banners use) — not tied to the fallback state, so it
   shows whether the real photo loads or not. */
.photo .fallback-text{
  display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;
  padding:16px 16px 14px;text-align:left;max-width:none;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,14,30,.82) 0%, rgba(6,14,30,.5) 55%, transparent 100%);
}
.photo.img-fallback .fallback-text{position:relative;text-align:center;max-width:220px;background:none;padding:0;}
.photo .fallback-text b{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:15px;display:block;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
.photo .fallback-text span{font-size:11.5px;color:#dbe6ff;display:block;margin-top:4px;line-height:1.4;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}

/* ---- Side-space / container width tuning ---- */
:root{--max:1360px;}
.container{padding:0 16px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.container{padding:0 16px;}}
.two-col{align-items:stretch;}
.two-col > *{min-width:0;}
.card-dark.card{height:auto;}