/* ==========================================================================
   AceTrav.com - Luxury Mediterranean Riviera Palette
   Aegean Teal, Sunset Terracotta & Warm Alabaster Sandstone
   Ace Travelers Inc. - Official Website (www.AceTrav.com)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Mediterranean Riviera & Alabaster Palette */
  --bg-page: #faf8f5;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: #f4efe6;
  --bg-subtle-hover: #ede6d8;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  
  /* Primary: Deep Aegean Teal / Royal Petrol */
  --primary: #0c4a60;
  --primary-hover: #083344;
  --primary-light: #e0f2f1;
  --primary-glow: rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.18);

  /* Vibrant Accent: Sunset Terracotta / Warm Coral */
  --accent-terracotta: #d9531e;
  --accent-terracotta-hover: #b83e10;
  --accent-terracotta-light: #ffedd5;
  --accent-terracotta-glow: rgba(217, 83, 30, 0.25);

  /* Luxury Secondary Accent: Champagne Gold & Sage */
  --accent-gold: #b45309;
  --accent-gold-light: #fef3c7;
  --accent-sage: #0f766e;
  --accent-sage-light: #ccfbf1;
  
  /* Typography: Deep Warm Espresso & Slate Umber */
  --text-heading: #1c1917;
  --text-body: #44403c;
  --text-muted: #78716c;
  --text-subtle: #a8a29e;
  
  /* Warm Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: #e7e2d8;
  --border-medium: #d6cebf;
  --border-focus: #0c4a60;
  
  /* Warm Depth Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.07), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 30px -8px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.18);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Scrolling Top Alert Ticker (Terracotta & Sand Warm Notice)
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-ticker-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.ticker-label-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 16px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 2px 0 8px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.2);
}

.ticker-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-glow 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
}

.ticker-track-container {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 2%, black 98%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 2%, black 98%, transparent);
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeScroll 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 35px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #7c2d12;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ticker-item strong {
  color: #9a3412;
  margin-right: 6px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ticker-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ticker-link:hover {
  color: #0369a1;
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
}

.ticker-actions {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-right: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: #fff7ed;
}

.ticker-modal-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  color: #9a3412;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ticker-modal-btn:hover {
  background: #ffedd5;
  border-color: #ea580c;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Sticky Header & Navigation (Warm Alabaster & Aegean Teal)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 44px;
  z-index: 990;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f566f 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  border-bottom: 3px solid #e3b778;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.22);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 78px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #faf8f5;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 183, 120, 0.55);
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
}

.brand-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.brand-title span {
  color: #f0c58a;
}

.brand-domain-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
}

.nav-link:focus-visible,
.nav-phone-btn:focus-visible,
.mobile-menu-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #f0c58a;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.notice-pill-nav {
  background: #ffedd5;
  color: #9a3412 !important;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.notice-pill-nav:hover {
  background: #fed7aa;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-phone-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-phone-btn svg {
  color: #f0c58a;
}

.nav-phone-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: #f0c58a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-terracotta-glow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 83, 30, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Bright & Airy Hero Section (Riviera Atmosphere)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 125px);
  min-height: calc(100svh - 125px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 72px 24px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #083344;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Crossfading photo slideshow */
.hero-slides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.88) 0%, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.66) 46%, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.12) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.45) 0%, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0) 35%);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-copy {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: #f0c58a;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-description strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hero CTA Row */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-cta-btn-large {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* Trust points */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 26px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.trust-item svg {
  color: #f0c58a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.78) 0%, rgba(8, 51, 68, 0.62) 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nav-actions .btn-primary { display: none; }
  .nav-container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-section {
    padding: 48px 20px 64px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Section Shared Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 95px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #e0f2f1;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #b2dfdb;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Our Booking Services Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #b2dfdb;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-icon-box.flight-icon {
  background: #e0f2f1;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid #b2dfdb;
}

.service-icon-box.hotel-icon {
  background: #ffedd5;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-feature-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #292524;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-feature-list svg {
  color: var(--accent-sage);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Featured Flights We Book
   ========================================================================== */
.flights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.flight-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.flight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #b2dfdb;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.flight-card:hover .card-media img,
.hotel-card:hover .card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.3);
}

.flight-card-body, .hotel-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.flight-route-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.route-city {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.city-code {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.city-name {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.flight-path {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.duration-text {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.path-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #d6cebf;
  position: relative;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.path-line::after {
  content: '✈';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.flight-meta-tags, .hotel-amenities {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.meta-chip {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #57534e;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fare-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Luxury Hotels Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.hotels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.hotel-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hotel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #b2dfdb;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.hotel-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.hotel-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.star-rating {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.rating-score {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  border: 1px solid #99f6e4;
  color: #0f766e;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Process Steps (How It Works)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.process-step {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.process-step:hover {
  border-color: #b2dfdb;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Centralized Contact & Booking Request Hub (#contact)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-hub-section {
  padding: 95px 24px;
  background: #f4efe6;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left: Contact Channels */
.contact-channels-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-box:hover {
  border-color: #b2dfdb;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.contact-icon.phone {
  background: #e0f2f1;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid #b2dfdb;
}

.contact-icon.email {
  background: #ffedd5;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}

.contact-icon.office {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}

.contact-box-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-box-header span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.big-phone-link {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.big-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.email-address-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.email-address-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right: Booking Request Form Card */
.booking-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Service Type Selector Pills */
.service-type-selector {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.type-pill {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #57534e;
}

.type-pill input[type="radio"] {
  display: none;
}

.type-pill:hover, .type-pill.active {
  background: #ffedd5;
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

/* Form Fields Grid */
.inquiry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.inquiry-grid .full-span {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.field-group label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #57534e;
}

.form-input-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-input-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.12);
}

.form-input-box input, 
.form-input-box select, 
.form-input-box textarea {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-input-box textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 85px;
}

.form-input-box input::placeholder, 
.form-input-box textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* Form validation + date picker */
.form-input-box {
  position: relative;
}

.form-input-box.has-error {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12);
}

.field-group .field-error {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #dc2626;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: none;
}

.form-input-box.has-error + .field-error,
.form-input-box.has-error .field-error {
  display: block;
}

.field-group:has(.has-error) {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.date-picker-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.date-picker-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.08);
}

.native-date-proxy {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Trip type + multi-city */
.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.trip-type-wrap {
  margin: 20px 0 4px;
}

.trip-type-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #57534e;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trip-type-selector {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px;
  background: #f4efe6;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.trip-pill {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.trip-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.08);
}

.trip-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.25);
}

.trip-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.mc-leg {
  background: #faf8f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mc-leg-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mc-leg-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.mc-remove {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #b91c1c;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.mc-remove:hover {
  background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.08);
}

.mc-leg-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mc-add {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mc-add:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.06);
}

.mc-add:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.mc-hint {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mc-leg-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Required-field markers */
.field-group label.is-required::after {
  content: " *";
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.req-star {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.required-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.consent-box {
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #faf8f5;
}

.form-input-box input.consent-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex: none;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-input-box input.consent-check:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.field-group .consent-label {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-submit-request {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-terracotta-glow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-submit-request:hover {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 83, 30, 0.38);
}

/* Submission Success State */
.form-success-box {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 35px 20px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: #ccfbf1;
  border: 2px solid #0f766e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.form-success-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-success-box p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.inquiry-ticket-pill {
  background: #ffedd5;
  border: 1px dashed var(--accent-terracotta);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. IMPORTANT BBB & Identity Clarification Section (#notice)
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-section {
  padding: 85px 24px;
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-top: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  position: relative;
}

.notice-card {
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.notice-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.notice-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #ffedd5;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notice-title-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #7c2d12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.notice-title-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #9a3412;
}

.notice-main-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #431407;
  background: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px dashed #ea580c;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.notice-main-text strong {
  color: #7c2d12;
}

.comparison-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.comp-col {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.comp-col.legit {
  border-color: #99f6e4;
  background: #f0fdfa;
}

.comp-col.other {
  border-color: #fecaca;
  background: #fef2f2;
}

.comp-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.comp-col.legit .comp-title { color: #0f766e; }
.comp-col.other .comp-title { color: #b91c1c; }

.comp-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #44403c;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.comp-list strong {
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.notice-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-bbb {
  background: #005a70;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #004556;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-bbb:hover {
  background: #004556;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Why Choose Ace Travelers Inc. (#why-us)
   ========================================================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: #b2dfdb;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #e0f2f1;
  border: 1px solid #b2dfdb;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Customer Reviews & Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.review-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.reviewer-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.reviewer-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.reviewer-details h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.reviewer-details span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-sage);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Modal Popups (Terracotta / Alabaster Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease-out;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.25);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Light Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 80px 24px 35px;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Footer logo: restore light-background colours (header logo is white on teal) */
.site-footer .brand-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent-terracotta));
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 74, 96, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.site-footer .brand-title {
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.site-footer .brand-title span {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.site-footer .brand-domain-tag {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 360px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-legal-notice {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #7c2d12;
}

.footer-legal-notice a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1500px) {
  .nav-phone-btn span { display: none; }
  .nav-phone-btn { padding: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-phone-btn { display: none; }
  .nav-link { padding: 9px 9px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .comparison-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu, .nav-actions .nav-phone-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: block;
  }
  .service-type-selector {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .inquiry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .inquiry-grid .full-span {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .flights-grid, .hotels-grid, .services-grid, .features-grid, .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ticker-label-badge {
    padding: 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .ticker-modal-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 122px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 980;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}