/* =========================================================
	ROOT VARIABLES & DESIGN SYSTEM
========================================================= */
 :root {
	/* Brand Colors */
	--ss-soil: #30261f;
	--ss-soil-deep: #241b16;
	--ss-ivory: #f5efe5;
	--ss-cream: #f2e5d2;
	--ss-sand: #e2c17c;
	--ss-sand-deep: #c7a26b;
	--ss-white: #ffffff;
	--ss-black: #16110d;
	/* Alpha / Glass Surfaces */
	--ss-ivory-backdrop: rgba(245, 239, 229, 0.88);
	--ss-overlay-bg: rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.55);
	/* Borders */
	--ss-border-light: rgba(245, 239, 229, 0.18);
	--ss-border-dark: rgba(48, 38, 31, 0.12);
	/* Typography Colors */
	--ss-text-muted: rgba(48, 38, 31, 0.62);
	--ss-text-light: rgba(245, 239, 229, 0.65);
	/* Fonts */
	--ss-font-heading: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
	--ss-font-sans: "DM Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
	/* Font Sizes & Spacings */
	--ss-fs-xs: 0.75rem;
	--ss-fs-sm: 0.8125rem;
	--ss-fs-base: 0.875rem;
	--ss-fs-md: 1.15rem;
	--ss-fs-lg: 1.85rem;
	--ss-fs-lg-mobile: 1.6rem;
	--ss-tracking-tight: -0.035em;
	--ss-tracking-normal: 0.08em;
	--ss-tracking-wide: 0.1em;
	--ss-tracking-widest: 0.12em;
	/* Dimensions & Spacing */
	--ss-container-width: 1360px;
	--ss-radius-pill: 9999px;
	--ss-radius-circle: 50%;
	--ss-header-height: 96px;
	--ss-header-height-scrolled: 76px;
	--ss-header-height-mobile: 80px;
	--ss-header-height-mobile-scrolled: 70px;
	--ss-drawer-width: 440px;
	/* Shadows & Blurs */
	--ss-shadow-header: 0 8px 30px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.04);
	--ss-shadow-drawer: -10px 0 40px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.12);
	--ss-blur-header: blur(16px);
	--ss-blur-overlay: blur(4px);
	/* Curves & Timing */
	--ss-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
	--ss-ease-menu: cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
	--ss-transition-fast: 0.3s var(--ss-ease);
	--ss-transition-base: 0.35s var(--ss-ease);
	--ss-transition-slow: 0.4s var(--ss-ease);
	--ss-transition-fill: 0.45s var(--ss-ease);
	--ss-transition-drawer: 0.5s var(--ss-ease-menu);
}
/* =========================================================
	RESET & GLOBAL BASICS
========================================================= */
 *, *::before, *::after {
	box-sizing: border-box;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
 html {
	font-size: 16px;
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}
 body {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	line-height: 1.6;
	overflow-x: hidden;
}
 body.ss-scroll-locked {
	overflow: hidden;
	touch-action: none;
}
 ul, ol {
	list-style: none;
}
 a {
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 button {
	font-family: inherit;
	background: none;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	outline: none;
}
 img {
	max-width: 100%;
	display: block;
}
/* Global Container */
 .ss-container {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--ss-container-width);
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
	padding-left: 2rem;
	padding-right: 2rem;
}
/* =========================================================
	NAVBAR (DESKTOP)
========================================================= */
 .site-header {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: var(--ss-header-height);
	z-index: 1000;
	transition: height var(--ss-transition-slow), background-color var(--ss-transition-slow), border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), box-shadow var(--ss-transition-slow), backdrop-filter var(--ss-transition-slow);
	background-color: transparent;
	/*border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);*/
}
 .site-header .ss-container {
	height: 100%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}
/* Brand Logo */
 .site-header .brand-logo {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	z-index: 1002;
}
 .site-header .brand-logo img {
	width: 165px;
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	max-height: 52px;
	object-fit: contain;
	filter: brightness(3) contrast(0.95) saturate(0.75) drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
	opacity: 1;
	transition: filter var(--ss-transition-slow), opacity var(--ss-transition-slow), transform var(--ss-transition-slow);
}
/* Desktop Navigation Links */
 .desktop-nav {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}
 .desktop-nav-list {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 2.75rem;
}
 .desktop-nav-link {
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-base);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-white);
	position: relative;
	padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
 .desktop-nav-link::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 0;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transition: width var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .site-header.scrolled .desktop-nav-link::after {
	background-color: var(--ss-soil);
}
 .desktop-nav-link:hover::after, .desktop-nav-link.active::after {
	width: 100%;
}
/* Contact Button (Sand Fill Animation) */
 .btn-contact-pill {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--ss-white);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	background-color: transparent;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow);
	cursor: pointer;
}
 .btn-contact-pill::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
 .btn-contact-pill .btn-text, .btn-contact-pill .btn-icon {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .btn-contact-pill:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .btn-contact-pill:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .btn-contact-pill:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(3px);
}
/* Scrolled Header State */
 .site-header.scrolled {
	height: var(--ss-header-height-scrolled);
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory-backdrop);
	backdrop-filter: var(--ss-blur-header);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--ss-blur-header);
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-header);
}
 .site-header.scrolled .brand-logo img {
	filter: brightness(1) contrast(1) saturate(1);
	transform: none;
}
 .site-header.scrolled .desktop-nav-link {
	color: var(--ss-soil);
}
 .site-header.scrolled .btn-contact-pill {
	border-color: var(--ss-border-dark);
	color: var(--ss-soil);
}
 .site-header.scrolled .btn-contact-pill:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
/* =========================================================
	MOBILE NAVIGATION TOGGLE & DRAWER
========================================================= */
 .mobile-menu-trigger {
	display: none;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	color: var(--ss-white);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-wide);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast), border-color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .site-header.scrolled .mobile-menu-trigger {
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	border-color: var(--ss-border-dark);
}
 .mobile-nav-overlay {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	background-color: var(--ss-overlay-bg);
	backdrop-filter: var(--ss-blur-overlay);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--ss-blur-overlay);
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transition: opacity var(--ss-transition-slow), visibility var(--ss-transition-slow);
	z-index: 1010;
}
 .mobile-nav-overlay.active {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
}
 .mobile-nav-drawer {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	right: 0;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--ss-drawer-width);
	height: 100vh;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	z-index: 1015;
	transform: translateX(100%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-drawer);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
	box-shadow: var(--ss-shadow-drawer);
}
 .mobile-nav-drawer.active {
	transform: translateX(0);
}
 .mobile-drawer-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
 .mobile-drawer-logo img {
	display: block;
	width: 145px;
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	max-height: 42px;
	object-fit: contain;
}
 .mobile-drawer-close {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-md);
	transition: background-color var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .mobile-drawer-close:hover {
	background-color: var(--ss-soil);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
}
 .mobile-nav-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin-top: 2rem;
	margin-bottom: auto;
}
 .mobile-nav-item {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	padding-bottom: 1rem;
	padding-top: 1rem;
}
 .mobile-nav-item:last-child {
	border-bottom: none !important;
}
 .mobile-nav-link {
	width: 100%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .mobile-nav-link .nav-label-group {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
 .mobile-nav-link .nav-num {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-wide);
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	line-height: 1;
	transform: translateY(2px);
}
 .mobile-nav-link .nav-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-lg);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	line-height: 1;
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .mobile-nav-link .nav-arrow {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	opacity: 0.35;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fast), opacity var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .mobile-nav-link:hover .nav-title {
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .mobile-nav-link:hover .nav-arrow {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateX(4px);
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .mobile-drawer-footer {
	padding-top: 1.5rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
}
 .drawer-footer-inline {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: nowrap;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	width: 100%;
}
 .drawer-footer-inline .drawer-tagline {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-wide);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
 .drawer-footer-inline .drawer-divider {
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	opacity: 0.6;
}
 .drawer-footer-inline .drawer-contact {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-base);
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .drawer-footer-inline .drawer-contact:hover {
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
/* =========================================================
	HERO SECTION & FRAGMENTED SPLIT CANVAS
========================================================= */
 .ss-hero {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100vh;
	min-height: 700px;
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	overflow: hidden;
}
 .ss-hero-carousel, .ss-hero-carousel .owl-stage-outer, .ss-hero-carousel .owl-stage, .ss-hero-carousel .owl-item, .ss-hero-slide {
	height: 100%;
}
 .ss-hero-slide {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100vh;
	min-height: 700px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	overflow: hidden;
}
/* Fragmented 4-Slice Transition Canvas */
 .ss-hero-split-canvas {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	display: flex;
	overflow: hidden;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
}
 .ss-canvas-slice {
	position: relative;
	flex: 1 1 0;
	height: 100%;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	background-position-y: center;
	background-size: 400% 100%;
	filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(0.92) saturate(1.08);
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(35px) scale(1.04);
	transition: opacity 1.1s var(--ss-ease), transform 1.25s var(--ss-ease);
}
/* Align background position per vertical quadrant */
 .ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(1) {
	background-position-x: 0%;
	transition-delay: 0.05s;
}
 .ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(2) {
	background-position-x: 33.333%;
	transition-delay: 0.15s;
}
 .ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(3) {
	background-position-x: 66.6667%;
	transition-delay: 0.25s;
}
 .ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(4) {
	background-position-x: 100%;
	transition-delay: 0.35s;
}
/* Active Slide Transition Trigger */
 .owl-item.active .ss-canvas-slice {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0) scale(1.01);
}
/* Scrim: Preserves brightness without an unnatural black block */
 .ss-hero-scrim {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 2;
	background: radial-gradient( circle at 75% 30%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.2) 0%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.45) 55%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.82) 100% );
	pointer-events: none;
}
/* Hero Content Area */
 .ss-hero-container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
	width: 100%;
	padding-bottom: 5rem;
}
 .ss-hero-content {
	max-width: 820px;
}
/* Eyebrow Label with Animated Line */
 .ss-hero-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.15rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
 .ss-hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 48px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.3s;
}
 .ss-hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateX(-15px);
	transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ss-ease) 0.4s, transform 0.7s var(--ss-ease) 0.4s;
}
 .owl-item.active .ss-hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .owl-item.active .ss-hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateX(0);
}
/* Editorial Serif Heading */
 .ss-hero-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 6.2vw, 5.75rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 0.98;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-tight);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(25px);
	transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.45s, transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.45s;
}
 .ss-hero-title em {
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	font-weight: 400;
}
 .owl-item.active .ss-hero-title {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Supporting Editorial Paragraph */
 .ss-hero-desc {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	max-width: 580px;
	margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(20px);
	transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.55s, transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.55s;
}
 .owl-item.active .ss-hero-desc {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Hero CTA Button */
 .ss-hero-actions {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(15px);
	transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.65s, transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.65s;
}
 .owl-item.active .ss-hero-actions {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .ss-hero-cta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .ss-hero-cta .cta-label {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-wide);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
 .ss-hero-cta .cta-circle {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	background-color: rgba(245, 239, 229, 0.05);
	transition: background-color var(--ss-transition-fast), border-color var(--ss-transition-fast), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .ss-hero-cta:hover {
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
 .ss-hero-cta:hover .cta-circle {
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateX(5px);
}
/* =========================================================
	HERO DOCK (CONTROLS, PROGRESS & UPCOMING CARDS)
========================================================= */
 .ss-hero-dock {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	z-index: 10;
	padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
	pointer-events: none;
}
 .ss-dock-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 2rem;
}
 .ss-dock-meta, .ss-dock-cards {
	pointer-events: auto;
}
/* Slide Counter & Progress Track */
 .ss-dock-meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.75rem;
}
 .ss-slide-counter {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: baseline;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
}
 .ss-slide-counter .counter-current {
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
}
 .ss-slide-counter .counter-separator, .ss-slide-counter .counter-total {
	opacity: 0.6;
}
/* Thin Single-Scope Autoplay Progress Bar */
 .ss-hero-progress-track {
	width: 110px;
	height: 2px;
	background-color: var(--ss-border-light);
	overflow: hidden;
	position: relative;
}
 .ss-hero-progress-bar {
	width: 0%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform-origin: left center;
}
/* Previous / Next Arrow Controls */
 .ss-hero-arrows {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}
 .ss-hero-arrow-btn {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	background-color: rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.3);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	transition: background-color var(--ss-transition-fast), border-color var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .ss-hero-arrow-btn:hover {
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
/* Upcoming Destination Cards */
 .ss-dock-cards {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
/* Fixed Width & Uniform Geometry for Upcoming Cards */
 .ss-upcoming-card {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.9rem;
	width: 220px;
	/* Locked fixed width prevents jumping */
	min-width: 220px;
	max-width: 220px;
	height: 64px;
	/* Locked fixed height */
	padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
	background-color: rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.45);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);
	border-radius: 6px;
	text-align: left;
	box-sizing: border-box;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-fast), background-color var(--ss-transition-fast), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .ss-upcoming-card:hover {
	background-color: rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.7);
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}
 .upcoming-card-thumb {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	overflow: hidden;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
 .upcoming-card-thumb img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}
 .upcoming-card-info {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 0;
	/* Enables flex children to truncate without overflowing */
	flex: 1;
}
 .upcoming-tag {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.65rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
 .upcoming-name {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	line-height: 1.2;
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	/* Gracefully truncates long destination titles */
}
/* =========================================================
	GLOBAL REVEAL ANIMATION SYSTEM (.ss-reveal)
========================================================= */
 .ss-reveal {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(30px);
	transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease);
	will-change: opacity, transform;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}
/* =========================================================
	IMPACT & STATS SECTION
========================================================= */
 .ss-stats-section {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0;
}
 .ss-stats-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	align-items: center;
}
 .ss-stat-item {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	text-align: center;
	padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}
/* Elegant thin vertical dividers matching reference */
 .ss-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	right: 0;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 1px;
	height: 48px;
	background-color: var(--ss-border-dark);
}
 .ss-stat-value {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 3.75rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	line-height: 1;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: baseline;
	justify-content: center;
}
 .ss-stat-value .ss-stat-suffix {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.8em;
	margin-left: 2px;
}
 .ss-stat-label {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-base);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	opacity: 0.85;
	margin: 0;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
/* =========================================================
	PHILOSOPHY / INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SECTION
========================================================= */
 .ss-philosophy-section {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
}
 .ss-philosophy-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
	gap: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 6.5rem);
	align-items: center;
}
/* =========================================================
	LEFT COLUMN: NARRATIVE
========================================================= */
 .ss-philosophy-narrative {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
/* Eyebrow */
 .ss-philosophy-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
 .philosophy-eyebrow-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 38px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.15s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .philosophy-eyebrow-line {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .philosophy-eyebrow-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
/* Editorial Title */
 .ss-philosophy-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 4.8vw, 5.25rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 0.92;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-tight);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
 .ss-philosophy-title em {
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
/* Divider Line */
 .ss-philosophy-divider {
	width: 42px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.25s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed.ss-philosophy-divider, .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .ss-philosophy-divider {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
/* Editorial Quote */
 .ss-philosophy-quote {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-cream);
	border-left: 2px solid var(--ss-sand-deep);
	padding: 1.85rem 2.25rem 1.85rem 2.75rem;
	border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
	margin: 0 0 2.25rem 0;
	overflow: hidden;
}
 .ss-philosophy-quote .quote-mark {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0px;
	left: 14px;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: 5rem;
	line-height: 1;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	opacity: 0.28;
	pointer-events: none;
}
 .ss-philosophy-quote .quote-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
 .ss-philosophy-quote .quote-author {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	font-style: normal;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
/* Narrative Body */
 .ss-philosophy-prose {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.15rem;
	margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}
 .ss-philosophy-prose p {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: clamp(0.925rem, 1.05vw, 1.025rem);
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
/* Double CTA System */
 .ss-philosophy-actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}
/* =========================================================
	PHILOSOPHY CTA BUTTONS (MATCHING BTN-CONTACT SAND FILL)
========================================================= */
 .btn-philosophy-primary, .btn-philosophy-secondary {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	overflow: hidden;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow), background-color var(--ss-transition-slow), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
	cursor: pointer;
}
 .btn-philosophy-primary .btn-text, .btn-philosophy-primary .btn-icon, .btn-philosophy-secondary .btn-text {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base), color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
/* Sand sliding fill animation using ::before */
 .btn-philosophy-primary::before, .btn-philosophy-secondary::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
/* Hover trigger to pull the sand down from top to bottom */
 .btn-philosophy-primary:hover::before, .btn-philosophy-secondary:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Primary Button (Dark soil base fill -> fills with sand on hover) */
 .btn-philosophy-primary {
	background-color: var(--ss-soil);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-soil);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
}
 .btn-philosophy-primary .btn-icon {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.825rem;
}
 .btn-philosophy-primary:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
 .btn-philosophy-primary:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(4px);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
/* Secondary Button (Outlined ivory base -> fills with sand on hover) */
 .btn-philosophy-secondary {
	background-color: transparent;
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	color: var(--ss-soil);
}
 .btn-philosophy-secondary:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* =========================================================
	RIGHT COLUMN: VISUAL COMPOSITION & FLOATING ACCENTS
========================================================= */
 .ss-philosophy-visual {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
}
 .ss-visual-frame {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 540px;
}
 .ss-image-wrap {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
	border-radius: 24px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.08);
	background-color: var(--ss-cream);
}
 .philosophy-main-image {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.96) saturate(1.05);
	transition: transform 1.2s var(--ss-ease), filter 1.2s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-visual-frame:hover .philosophy-main-image {
	transform: scale(1.025);
	filter: contrast(1.06) brightness(0.98) saturate(1.08);
}
/* Top-Right Floating Milestone Badge */
 .ss-floating-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: 6%;
	right: -4%;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.09);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	z-index: 3;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1rem);
}
 .ss-floating-badge .portfolio-meta-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
}
 .badge-icon-box {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	/* High-contrast soil color */
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
 .badge-icon-box i {
	display: inline-block;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .badge-stat {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.85rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	line-height: 1;
}
 .badge-stat sup {
	font-size: 0.6em;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .badge-label {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.65rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-wide);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	margin-top: 0.35rem;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Bottom-Left Floating Experience / Trade Card */
 .ss-floating-portfolio-card {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 12%;
	left: -4%;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.09);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	z-index: 3;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1rem);
}
 .portfolio-meta-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}
 .portfolio-icon {
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	/* Dark background */
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	/* Warm sand icon fill over dark base */
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.15);
}
 .portfolio-icon i {
	display: inline-block;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	font-size: 1.5rem;
}
 .portfolio-num {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	line-height: 1;
}
 .portfolio-num sup {
	font-size: 0.65em;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
}
 .portfolio-desc {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin-top: 2px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
 .portfolio-divider {
	width: 1px;
	height: 36px;
	background-color: var(--ss-border-dark);
}
/* Magazine Location Caption */
 .ss-editorial-caption {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	padding-top: 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1rem;
	
}
 .caption-region {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .caption-script {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
}
/* =========================================================
	SERVICES & TRAVEL PLANS SECTION
========================================================= */
 .ss-services-section {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
/* =========================================================
	SECTION HEADER
========================================================= */
 .ss-services-header {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
	align-items: flex-end;
	margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
 .ss-services-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
 .services-eyebrow-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 38px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.15s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .services-eyebrow-line {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .services-eyebrow-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .ss-services-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 4.4vw, 4.65rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 0.94;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-tight);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
 .ss-services-title em {
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .ss-services-divider {
	width: 42px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.25s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .ss-services-divider {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .header-right {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 1.65rem;
}
 .ss-services-intro {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
/* Consultation Pill Button (Top-to-Bottom Sand Fill) */
 .btn-services-pill {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	background-color: transparent;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow);
}
 .btn-services-pill::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
 .btn-services-pill .btn-text, .btn-services-pill .btn-icon {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .btn-services-pill:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .btn-services-pill:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .btn-services-pill:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* =========================================================
	ASYMMETRIC EDITORIAL CARDS (1 TALL + 2 STACKED)
========================================================= */
 .ss-services-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
	gap: 2rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
 .ss-services-stacked {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2rem;
}
 .ss-service-card {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 22px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.08);
}
 .ss-service-card.card-tall {
	min-height: 600px;
	height: 100%;
}
 .ss-service-card.card-compact {
	height: 290px;
}
 .service-card-media {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 1;
}
 .service-card-media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.92) saturate(1.05);
	transition: transform 1.2s var(--ss-ease), filter 1.2s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .service-card-overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.35) 0%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.4) 40%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.88) 100% );
	transition: background 0.6s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-service-card:hover .service-card-media img {
	transform: scale(1.028);
	filter: contrast(1.06) brightness(0.95) saturate(1.08);
}
 .ss-service-card:hover .service-card-overlay {
	background: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.35) 0%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.5) 40%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.94) 100% );
}
/* Card Content Floating Over Scrim */
 .service-card-content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	height: 100%;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.75rem);
	pointer-events: none;
}
 .service-meta-top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	width: 100%;
}
 .service-category-tag {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
 .service-category-tag i {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
 .service-index {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	opacity: 0.6;
}
 .service-meta-bottom {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transform: translateY(6px);
	transition: transform 0.45s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-service-card:hover .service-meta-bottom {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .service-name {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.2vw, 2.35rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.08;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
 .service-desc {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-base);
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	max-width: 520px;
	margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
/* Explore Link Pill / Circle */
 .service-link-arrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	pointer-events: auto;
	align-self: flex-start;
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .service-link-arrow .link-label {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
 .service-link-arrow .link-circle {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-light);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 0.775rem;
	background-color: rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.4);
	transition: background-color var(--ss-transition-fast), border-color var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .ss-service-card:hover .service-link-arrow .link-circle {
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* =========================================================
	BOTTOM LOGISTICS TICKER STRIP
========================================================= */
 .ss-ground-strip {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	background-color: var(--ss-cream);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}
 .ground-item {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	text-align: center;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
}
 .ground-item:not(:last-child)::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	right: 0;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 1px;
	height: 28px;
	background-color: var(--ss-border-dark);
}
 .ground-icon-wrap {
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	background-color: rgba(48, 38, 31, 0.05);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}
 .ground-icon-wrap i {
	display: inline-block;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
}
 .ground-label {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	line-height: 1.25;
}
 .ground-item span {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
}
 .ground-divider {
	width: 1px;
	height: 24px;
	background-color: var(--ss-border-dark);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* =========================================================
	SECONDARY NARRATIVE STRIP (CUSTOM PLANS CTA)
========================================================= */
 .ss-plans-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.03);
}
 .plans-bar-text {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.25rem;
}
 .plans-tag {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .plans-heading {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	margin: 0;
}
 .btn-plans-cta {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	background-color: var(--ss-soil);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-soil);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow);
}
 .btn-plans-cta::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
 .btn-plans-cta .btn-text, .btn-plans-cta .btn-icon {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .btn-plans-cta:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .btn-plans-cta:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .btn-plans-cta:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* =========================================================
	DESTINATIONS SECTION ("WHERE WE TAKE YOU")
========================================================= */
 .ss-destinations-section {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
}
/* =========================================================
	HEADER & FILTER TABS
========================================================= */
 .ss-dest-header {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
	align-items: flex-end;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
 .ss-dest-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
 .dest-eyebrow-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 38px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.15s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .dest-eyebrow-line {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .dest-eyebrow-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .ss-dest-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.8vw, 5rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 0.94;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-tight);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
 .ss-dest-title em {
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .ss-dest-subtitle {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.16em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
 .dest-header-right {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 1.75rem;
}
 .ss-dest-intro {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
/* Category Filter Tabs */
 .ss-dest-tabs {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.65rem;
}
 .dest-tab-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	background-color: transparent;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	transition: all var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .dest-tab-btn:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-soil);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .dest-tab-btn.active {
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	border-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
}
/* =========================================================
	SHOWCASE BAR & CONTROLS
========================================================= */
 .dest-showcase-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-bottom: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
}
 .showcase-bar-title {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
}
 .showcase-bar-title .bar-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 24px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .showcase-bar-title .bar-name {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.16em;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
 .showcase-bar-tagline {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
 .showcase-arrows {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}
 .dest-nav-btn {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	color: var(--ss-soil);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	transition: all var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .dest-nav-btn:hover {
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	border-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
/* =========================================================
	DESTINATION CARDS CAROUSEL
========================================================= */
 .ss-dest-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
	overflow: visible;
	padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}
/* Smooth Linear Carousel Track Physics */
 .ss-dest-carousel .owl-stage {
	display: flex !important;
	align-items: stretch;
	will-change: transform;
}
 .ss-dest-carousel .owl-item {
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
 .ss-dest-card {
	position: relative;
	height: 420px;
	border-radius: 18px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.08);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .ss-dest-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}
 .dest-card-media {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}
 .dest-card-media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.92) saturate(1.05);
	transition: transform 1s var(--ss-ease), filter 1s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-dest-card:hover .dest-card-media img {
	transform: scale(1.035);
	filter: contrast(1.06) brightness(0.96) saturate(1.08);
}
 .dest-card-scrim {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.1) 0%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.25) 50%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.88) 100% );
	transition: background 0.4s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-dest-card:hover .dest-card-scrim {
	background: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.1) 0%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.35) 45%, rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.94) 100% );
}
 .dest-card-details {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	height: 100%;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	padding: 1.65rem 1.45rem;
	pointer-events: none;
}
 .dest-card-tag {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.65rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.15em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
 .dest-card-name {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.95rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.05;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
 .dest-card-sub {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.775rem;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
 .dest-card-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	pointer-events: auto;
	align-self: flex-start;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .dest-card-link i {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .dest-card-link:hover {
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
 .dest-card-link:hover i {
	transform: translateX(3px);
}
/* =========================================================
	BOTTOM CTA STRIP
========================================================= */
 .ss-dest-footer-strip {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 1.65rem 2.25rem;
	margin-top: 3rem;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.03);
}
 .dest-footer-text {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.25rem;
}
 .footer-tag {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .footer-heading {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	margin: 0;
}
 .btn-dest-cta {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	background-color: var(--ss-soil);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-soil);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow);
}
 .btn-dest-cta::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
 .btn-dest-cta .btn-text, .btn-dest-cta .btn-icon {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .btn-dest-cta:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .btn-dest-cta:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .btn-dest-cta:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
 .ss-dest-map-bg {
	position: absolute;
	top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
	/* Pushed down from top 0 */
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 1400px;
	height: 520px;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
	opacity: 0.38;
	mix-blend-mode: multiply;
	overflow: hidden;
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100% ), linear-gradient( to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 18%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100% );
	-webkit-mask-composite: destination-in;
	mask-image: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100% ), linear-gradient( to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 18%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100% );
	mask-composite: intersect;
}
 .ss-dest-map-bg img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
	object-position: top center;
	filter: blur(0.6px);
}
 .ss-destinations-section .ss-container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
/* Domestic Showcase Separation Spacing */
 .domestic-showcase {
	margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
 #domCarousel.owl-rtl .ss-dest-card, #domCarousel.owl-rtl .dest-card-details {
	direction: ltr;
	text-align: left;
}
 #domCarousel.owl-rtl .dest-card-details {
	align-items: flex-start;
}
/* =========================================================
	WHY CHOOSE SUN & SOIL SECTION (ELEVATED & ATTRACTIVE)
========================================================= */
 .ss-why-section {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
}
 .ss-why-section .ss-container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
/* =========================================================
	HEADER
========================================================= */
 .ss-why-header {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
	align-items: flex-end;
	margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
 .ss-why-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
 .why-eyebrow-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 38px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.15s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .why-eyebrow-line {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .why-eyebrow-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .ss-why-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(2.85rem, 4.4vw, 4.65rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 0.94;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-tight);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
 .ss-why-title em {
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .ss-why-divider {
	width: 42px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	transform-origin: left center;
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.8s var(--ss-ease) 0.25s;
}
 .ss-reveal.ss-revealed.ss-why-divider, .ss-reveal.ss-revealed .ss-why-divider {
	transform: scaleX(1);
}
 .why-header-right {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
}
 .ss-why-intro {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
/* =========================================================
	3x2 ELEVATED EDITORIAL PILLARS GRID
========================================================= */
 .ss-why-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
	margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
}
 .ss-why-card {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-cream);
	border: 1px solid rgba(48, 38, 31, 0.08);
	border-radius: 22px;
	padding: clamp(2rem, 2.6vw, 2.75rem);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-height: 310px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.02);
	transition: background-color var(--ss-transition-base), border-color var(--ss-transition-base), transform var(--ss-transition-fast), box-shadow var(--ss-transition-base);
}
/* Soft ambient corner glow on hover */
 .why-card-glow {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	right: 0;
	width: 140px;
	height: 140px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.15) 0%, rgba(184, 150, 110, 0) 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-why-card:hover .why-card-glow {
	opacity: 1;
}
 .ss-why-card:hover {
	background-color: #FFFFFF;
	border-color: rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.45);
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.07);
}
/* Featured 03 Pillar Ribbon */
 .ss-why-card.featured-pillar {
	border-color: rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.5);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--ss-cream) 100%);
}
 .pillar-ribbon {
	position: absolute;
	top: 18px;
	right: 22px;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.625rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	background-color: rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.22);
	padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
}
 .why-card-top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
/* Refined Circular Icon Badge with Spinning Border */
 .why-icon-wrap {
	position: relative;
	width: 50px;
	height: 50px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	background-color: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-border-dark);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	transition: background-color var(--ss-transition-fast), border-color var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast), transform var(--ss-transition-fast), box-shadow var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .why-icon-wrap::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: -3px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	border: 1px dashed var(--ss-sand-deep);
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ss-ease), transform 0.6s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap {
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	border-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.12);
}
 .ss-why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap::after {
	opacity: 0.8;
	transform: rotate(45deg);
}
 .why-card-num {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .why-card-body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
 .why-card-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.75vw, 1.75rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	line-height: 1.15;
	margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
/* Subtle Animated Title Accent Line */
 .why-card-line {
	display: block;
	width: 24px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	transform-origin: left center;
	transition: width 0.4s var(--ss-ease), background-color 0.4s var(--ss-ease);
}
 .ss-why-card:hover .why-card-line {
	width: 42px;
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
}
 .why-card-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	color: var(--ss-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.75;
	margin: 0;
}
/* =========================================================
	ELEVATED EDITORIAL TAKEAWAY CREED BANNER
========================================================= */
 .ss-why-takeaway {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	background: radial-gradient( ellipse at top right, rgba(70, 56, 46, 0.95) 0%, var(--ss-soil-deep) 100% );
	border: 1px solid rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.35);
	border-radius: 24px;
	padding: clamp(2.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
	gap: 3rem;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(22, 17, 13, 0.16);
	overflow: hidden;
}
/* Ambient warm sand corner illumination */
 .takeaway-ambient-glow {
	position: absolute;
	top: -60px;
	left: -60px;
	width: 220px;
	height: 220px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.22) 0%, rgba(184, 150, 110, 0) 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
}
 .takeaway-left {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 2rem;
	max-width: 760px;
}
/* Luxury circular monogram emblem */
 .takeaway-icon-seal {
	width: 54px;
	height: 54px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	background: rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.12);
	border: 1px solid rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.4);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(184, 150, 110, 0.15);
}
 .takeaway-quote {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}
 .takeaway-kicker {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.22em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
 .takeaway-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.3vw, 2.25rem);
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	line-height: 1.22;
	margin: 0;
}
 .takeaway-meta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
 .takeaway-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 28px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand-deep);
}
 .takeaway-author {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-widest);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	opacity: 0.85;
}
/* Button CTA (Sand Fill Pill matching design tokens) */
 .btn-why-takeaway {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	padding: 1.1rem 2.4rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-sand);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow), transform var(--ss-transition-fast), box-shadow var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .btn-why-takeaway::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
 .btn-why-takeaway .btn-text, .btn-why-takeaway .btn-icon {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .btn-why-takeaway:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .btn-why-takeaway:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}
 .btn-why-takeaway:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* =========================================================
	SITE FOOTER (DARK EDITORIAL ATELIER)
========================================================= */
 .ss-footer {
	position: relative;
	background-color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	padding: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem) 0 3rem;
	overflow: hidden;
}
/* =========================================================
	TOP CTA BAR
========================================================= */
 .ss-footer-cta-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 229, 216, 0.12);
	gap: 2.5rem;
}
 .footer-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
 .footer-eyebrow-line {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 32px;
	height: 1px;
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
}
 .footer-eyebrow-text {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-xs);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.2em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
 .footer-cta-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.2vw, 4.25rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-ivory);
	line-height: 1.05;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-tight);
	margin: 0;
}
 .footer-cta-title em {
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
/* Plan Your Journey Pill (Sand fill animation) */
 .btn-footer-pill {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-pill);
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	border: 1px solid var(--ss-sand);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: var(--ss-fs-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: var(--ss-tracking-normal);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: border-color var(--ss-transition-slow), color var(--ss-transition-slow), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .btn-footer-pill::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	transform: translateY(-101%);
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-fill);
	z-index: 1;
}
 .btn-footer-pill .btn-text, .btn-footer-pill .btn-icon {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	transition: transform var(--ss-transition-base);
}
 .btn-footer-pill:hover::before {
	transform: translateY(0);
}
 .btn-footer-pill:hover {
	border-color: var(--ss-ivory);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
 .btn-footer-pill:hover .btn-icon {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* =========================================================
	MAIN 4-COLUMN FOOTER GRID
========================================================= */
 .ss-footer-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr 0.95fr 1.15fr;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
	padding: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem) 0 3.5rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 229, 216, 0.08);
}
/* Brand Column */
 .footer-logo-link {
	display: inline-block;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	text-decoration: none;
}
 .footer-brand-logo {
	display: block;
	width: 165px;
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	max-height: 52px;
	object-fit: contain;
	filter: brightness(3) contrast(0.95) saturate(0.75) drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
	opacity: 1;
	transition: filter var(--ss-transition-slow), opacity var(--ss-transition-slow), transform var(--ss-transition-slow);
}
 .footer-logo-link:hover .footer-brand-logo {
	opacity: 0.9;
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}
 .footer-brand-desc {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	opacity: 0.8;
	max-width: 310px;
	margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}
 .footer-dest-footprint span {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.2em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
/* Links & Columns */
 .footer-col-title {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
 .footer-links {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.85rem;
}
 .footer-links li a {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	opacity: 0.82;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: opacity var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast), transform var(--ss-transition-fast);
	display: inline-block;
}
 .footer-links li a:hover {
	opacity: 1;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* Contact Details */
 .footer-contact-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.15rem;
}
 .footer-contact-list li {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 0.95rem;
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	opacity: 0.85;
}
 .footer-contact-list li i {
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
 .footer-contact-list li a {
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .footer-contact-list li a:hover {
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
/* Social Buttons */
 .footer-social-cluster {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}
 .footer-social-btn {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: var(--ss-radius-circle);
	background-color: rgba(236, 229, 216, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(236, 229, 216, 0.12);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	transition: all var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .footer-social-btn:hover {
	background-color: var(--ss-sand);
	border-color: var(--ss-sand);
	color: var(--ss-soil-deep);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* =========================================================
	BOTTOM LEGAL & COPYRIGHT
========================================================= */
 .ss-footer-bottom {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 1rem;
}
 .footer-copy {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.775rem;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	opacity: 0.5;
	margin: 0;
}
 .footer-legal-links {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.75rem;
}
 .footer-legal-links a {
	font-family: var(--ss-font-sans);
	font-size: 0.775rem;
	color: var(--ss-text-light);
	opacity: 0.5;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: opacity var(--ss-transition-fast), color var(--ss-transition-fast);
}
 .footer-legal-links a:hover {
	opacity: 1;
	color: var(--ss-sand);
}
/* =========================================================
	RESPONSIVE STYLES Consolidated media queries, ordered from wider to narrower screens
========================================================= */
 @media (max-width: 1199px) {
	.ss-floating-badge {
		right: -3%;
		padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
	}
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card {
		left: -4%;
		padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
		gap: 1rem;
	}
	.ground-label {
		font-size: 0.7rem;
		letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	}
	.ss-why-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
}
 @media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
	.ss-container {
		padding-left: 1.25rem;
		padding-right: 1.25rem;
	}
	.desktop-nav-list {
		gap: 1.35rem;
	}
	.desktop-nav-link {
		font-size: 0.775rem;
		letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	}
	.btn-contact-pill {
		padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
		font-size: 0.75rem;
		gap: 0.45rem;
	}
}
 @media (max-width: 991px) {
	:root {
		--ss-header-height: var(--ss-header-height-mobile);
		--ss-header-height-scrolled: var(--ss-header-height-mobile-scrolled);
	}
	.desktop-nav, .btn-contact-pill {
		display: none;
	}
	.mobile-menu-trigger {
		display: inline-flex;
	}
	.site-header .brand-logo img {
		width: 145px;
	}
	.ss-dock-cards {
		display: none;
		/* Declutters mobile/tablet viewport without affecting content */
	}
	.ss-hero-container {
		padding-bottom: 6rem;
	}
	.ss-stats-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		row-gap: 3rem;
	}
	/* Vertical divider logic for 2x2 layout on tablet */
	.ss-stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
		display: none;
	}
	.ss-philosophy-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 4.5rem;
	}
	.ss-visual-frame {
		max-width: 580px;
		margin: 0 auto;
	}
	.ss-floating-badge {
		top: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
	}
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card {
		left: 1rem;
        bottom: 4rem;
        max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
	}
	.ss-services-header {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 2rem;
	}
	.ss-services-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.ss-service-card.card-tall {
		min-height: 480px;
	}
	.ss-service-card.card-compact {
		min-height: 320px;
		height: auto;
	}
	.ss-ground-strip {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
		row-gap: 1.25rem;
		padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
	}
	.ground-item:not(:last-child)::after {
		display: none;
		/* Clean cell spacing without divider clashes */
	}
	.ss-plans-bar {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
	}
	.ss-dest-header {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 2rem;
	}
	.showcase-bar-tagline {
		display: none;
	}
	.ss-dest-footer-strip {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
	}
	.ss-why-header {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 1.75rem;
	}
	.ss-why-takeaway {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
		gap: 2rem;
	}
	.btn-why-takeaway {
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	.ss-footer-cta-bar {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 1.75rem;
	}
	.ss-footer-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
		gap: 3rem;
	}
}
 @media (max-width: 767px) {
	.site-header .brand-logo img {
		width: 135px;
		max-height: 44px;
	}
	.ss-dest-map-bg {
		top: 1.5rem;
		height: 320px;
		opacity: 0.28;
	}
}
 @media (max-width: 575px) {
	.mobile-nav-drawer {
		max-width: 100%;
		padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
	}
	.mobile-nav-link .nav-title {
		font-size: var(--ss-fs-lg-mobile);
	}
	.site-header .brand-logo img {
		width: 135px;
	}
	.ss-hero {
		min-height: 620px;
	}
	.ss-hero-container {
		padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
	}
	.ss-canvas-slice {
		background-size: 200% 100%;
	}
	.ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(3), .ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(4) {
		display: none;
		/* Split in 2 panels on small screens for performance */
	}
	.ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(1) {
		background-position-x: 0%;
		transition-delay: 0.05s;
	}
	.ss-canvas-slice:nth-child(2) {
		background-position-x: 100%;
		transition-delay: 0.20s;
	}
	.ss-hero-progress-track {
		width: 65px;
	}
	.ss-dock-meta {
		gap: 1rem;
	}
	.ss-stats-section {
		padding: 4rem 0;
	}
	.ss-stats-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		row-gap: 2.25rem;
	}
	.ss-stat-item::after {
		display: none !important;
	}
	.ss-philosophy-section {
		padding: 4.5rem 0;
	}
	.ss-philosophy-title {
		font-size: 2.85rem;
	}
	.ss-philosophy-quote {
		padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 2.5rem 1.75rem;
	}
	.ss-philosophy-actions {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: stretch;
	}
	.btn-philosophy-primary, .btn-philosophy-secondary {
		justify-content: center;
		width: 100%;
	}
	.ss-image-wrap {
		border-radius: 18px;
		aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.15;
	}
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card {
		position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0.85rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0.9rem;
        padding: 1rem;
	}
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card .portfolio-desc {
        white-space: normal;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card .portfolio-meta-item {
        min-width: 0;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card .portfolio-divider {
		display: none;
	}
	.ss-editorial-caption {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.25rem;
        margin-top: 0.75rem;
    }
	.ss-floating-badge {
		position: absolute;
		top: 0.75rem;
        right: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem;
        max-width: calc(100% - 1.5rem);
	}
	.ss-floating-badge .portfolio-desc {
        white-space: normal;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
	.ss-floating-badge .portfolio-icon {
		width: 34px;
		height: 34px;
		font-size: 0.8rem;
	}
	.ss-floating-badge .portfolio-num {
		font-size: 1.15rem;
	}
	.badge-stat {
		font-size: 1.45rem;
	}
	.ss-services-section {
		padding: 4.5rem 0;
	}
	.ss-services-title {
		font-size: 2.75rem;
	}
	.ss-service-card.card-tall, .ss-service-card.card-compact {
		min-height: 380px;
	}
	.service-card-content {
		padding: 1.5rem;
	}
	.service-name {
		font-size: 1.5rem;
	}
	.ss-ground-strip {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 1rem 0.5rem;
		padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
	}
	.ground-item:last-child {
		grid-column: span 2;
	}
	.btn-services-pill, .btn-plans-cta {
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	.ss-destinations-section {
		padding: 4.5rem 0;
	}
	.ss-dest-title {
		font-size: 2.85rem;
	}
	.ss-dest-card {
		height: 380px;
	}
	.dest-card-name {
		font-size: 1.65rem;
	}
	.btn-dest-cta {
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	.ss-why-section {
		padding: 4.5rem 0;
	}
	.ss-why-title {
		font-size: 2.75rem;
	}
	.ss-why-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 1.25rem;
	}
	.ss-why-card {
		min-height: auto;
		padding: 1.75rem;
	}
	.takeaway-mark {
		display: none;
	}
	.ss-why-takeaway {
		border-radius: 18px;
		padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
	}
	.takeaway-left {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 1rem;
	}
	.takeaway-icon-seal {
		width: 44px;
		height: 44px;
		font-size: 0.95rem;
	}
	.takeaway-text {
		font-size: 1.45rem;
	}
	.ss-footer {
		padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
	}
	.footer-cta-title {
		font-size: 2.35rem;
	}
	.btn-footer-pill {
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	.ss-footer-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 2.5rem;
	}
	.ss-footer-bottom {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 0.85rem;
	}
}
 @media (max-width: 380px) {
	.site-header .brand-logo img {
		width: 120px;
	}
	.drawer-footer-inline .drawer-tagline {
		font-size: 0.6875rem;
	}
	.drawer-footer-inline .drawer-contact {
		font-size: 0.8125rem;
	}
	.ss-floating-portfolio-card {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    }
}