/* ==========================================================================
   CSS VARIABLES & GLOBAL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors derived from logo */
    --royal-blue: #0b1c61;
    --navy-dark: #060e30;
    --gold: #d4af37;
    --gold-light: #f3d57a;
    --gold-dark: #b5952f;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --ivory: #faf9f6;
    --text-main: #333333;
    --text-light: #666666;
    
    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    
    /* Shadows & Transitions */
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-heavy: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.light-text { color: var(--white); }
.dark-bg { background-color: var(--navy-dark); color: var(--white); }
.light-bg { background-color: var(--ivory); }

/* ==========================================================================
   DIVIDERS
   ========================================================================== */
.divider-gold, .divider-gold-center, .divider-gold-left {
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.divider-gold { width: 100px; }
.divider-gold-center { width: 150px; margin: 1.5rem auto; }
.divider-gold-left { width: 100px; margin: 1.5rem 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }

.divider-gold-center::after {
    content: "◆";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 0 10px;
}
.dark-bg .divider-gold-center::after { background-color: var(--navy-dark); }

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-primary, .btn-outline, .btn-text {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--royal-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.dark-bg .btn-outline { color: var(--white); }

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-text {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn-text:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo img {
    height: 130px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.site-header.scrolled .logo img { height: 90px; }

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a, .dropbtn {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .dropbtn:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.dropdown { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.dropdown-content {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--white);
    min-width: 160px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.dropdown-content a {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.dropdown-content a:hover {
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content { display: block; }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.close-menu {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-self: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.4), rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.7));
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.slide-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--white);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.prev-btn { left: 30px; }
.next-btn { right: 30px; }

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}
.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.dot.active { background: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS & GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }

/* Welcome Section */
.welcome-content .subtitle { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-body); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.welcome-content h2 { font-size: 2.8rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.welcome-content p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.welcome-image img { width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy); }

/* Features Section */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}
.feature-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
.gold-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.feature-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.feature-card p { color: #cccccc; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Destinations */
.section-subtitle { color: var(--text-light); font-style: italic; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.destinations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.dest-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.dest-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy); }
.dest-img { height: 250px; overflow: hidden; }
.dest-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.dest-card:hover .dest-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.dest-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.dest-info h3 { margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.dest-info .duration { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.dest-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }
.price { font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* Signature Section */
.signature-section { background-color: var(--royal-blue); }
.signature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.sig-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}
.sig-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.2) 60%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.sig-card:hover .sig-overlay { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.5) 100%); }
.sig-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 2rem; text-align: left; width: 100%; }
.sig-content h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.sig-link { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 500; }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-carousel-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.testimonial-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: scrollTestimonials 25s linear infinite;
}
.testimonial-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.test-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 400px;
    white-space: normal;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.quote { font-style: italic; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.author { color: var(--royal-blue); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1rem; }

@keyframes scrollTestimonials {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-100% / 2)); }
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    background: url('../images/cta.jpg?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover fixed;
    padding: 8rem 0;
}
.cta-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.85); }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: var(--white); }
.cta-content h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: 3rem; }
.cta-content p { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: #ddd; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-logo { height: 170px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.brand-col p { color: #bbb; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 90%; }
.social-links a {
    display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: var(--white); margin-right: 10px;
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark); }
.footer-col h3 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: 1px;}
.links-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.links-col a { color: #bbb; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.links-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 5px; }
.contact-info li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; color: #bbb; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 4px; }
.copyright-bar { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); padding: 1.5rem 0; text-align: center; color: #888; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL & FLOATING BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions { position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; z-index: 99; }
.float-btn {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    color: var(--white); font-size: 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
    cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.whatsapp { background-color: #25D366; }
.whatsapp:hover { background-color: #1ebe57; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.go-top { background-color: var(--royal-blue); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; border: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.go-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.go-top:hover { background-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark); }

.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    z-index: 2000; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 20px;
}
.modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.modal-content {
    background: var(--white); width: 100%; max-width: 700px;
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 3rem 2rem; position: relative;
    transform: translateY(30px); transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-content { transform: translateY(0); }
.close-modal { position: absolute; top: 15px; right: 20px; font-size: 2rem; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-light); }
.modal-header h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.input-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.full-width { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.input-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--royal-blue); }
.input-group input, .input-group select, .input-group textarea {
    padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; background: var(--ivory);
}
.input-group input:focus, .input-group select:focus, .input-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Media Queries)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .section-grid { gap: 2rem; }
    .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .destinations-grid, .signature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Mobile Navigation */
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; width: 300px; height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--white); flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 3rem 2rem; box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        transition: right 0.4s ease; z-index: 1001;
    }
	@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dropdown-content { 
        position: relative; 
        top: 0; /* Resets the inherited top: 100% from desktop */
        box-shadow: none; 
        border-top: none; 
        padding-left: 1rem;
        margin-top: 15px; /* Adds clean spacing below the 'Tour' link */
        display: none; /* Keeps it hidden until toggled (if using JS) or hovered */
    }
    
    /* Ensures the dropdown parent takes full width in the flex column */
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }
}
    .nav-links.active { right: 0; }
    .nav-links a, .dropbtn { color: var(--royal-blue); font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .hamburger, .close-menu { display: block; }
    .dropdown-content { position: relative; box-shadow: none; border-top: none; padding-left: 1rem; }
    
    .header-actions .btn-primary { display: none; } /* Hide book button in header on mobile */

    .slide-content h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
    .slide-content p { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    
    .section-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .destinations-grid, .signature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
    .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 430px) {
    section { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .welcome-content h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .slide-content h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .test-card { width: 300px; padding: 1.5rem; }
    .modal-content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SLIDER ANIMATION OVERLAYS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Overlay Class */
.anim-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- 1. Antarctica: Mild Ice Fall --- */
.antarctica-snow {
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(4px 4px at 100px 50px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(6px 6px at 200px 150px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(3px 3px at 300px 250px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(5px 5px at 400px 350px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(4px 4px at 600px 200px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(5px 5px at 800px 400px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 50%, transparent);
    background-size: 1000px 1000px;
    animation: snowFall 15s linear infinite;
}

.antarctica-snow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(3px 3px at 50px 100px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(4px 4px at 250px 300px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 450px 500px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%, transparent);
    background-size: 800px 800px;
    animation: snowFall 25s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes snowFall {
    0% { background-position: 0px 0px; }
    100% { background-position: 100px 1000px; }
}

/* --- 2. Brazil: Passing Clouds --- */
.brazil-clouds {
    background: transparent;
}

.brazil-clouds::before,
.brazil-clouds::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 300%;
    height: 120%;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.brazil-clouds::before {
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 50% 100%;
    animation: cloudDrift 35s linear infinite;
}

.brazil-clouds::after {
    top: 5%;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 55%);
    background-size: 60% 100%;
    animation: cloudDrift 50s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes cloudDrift {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(33.33%); }
}

/* --- 3. Japan: Sunshine Flare --- */
.japan-flare {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255, 235, 170, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.15) 35%, transparent 70%);
    animation: sunFlarePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.japan-flare::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 0%, rgba(255, 220, 140, 0.2) 40%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(20px);
    animation: sunRaySpin 14s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sunFlarePulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.95); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes sunRaySpin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR PARTNERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, #f4f0e6 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.partners-carousel-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* Gradient fade masks on left and right edges */
.partners-carousel-container::before,
.partners-carousel-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.partners-carousel-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ivory), transparent);
}

.partners-carousel-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--ivory), transparent);
}

.partners-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollPartners 25s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.partners-carousel-container:hover .partners-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.partner-card {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    height: 90px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.partner-card img {
    max-width: 80%;
    max-height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.6);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Card hover effect */
.partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.partner-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

/* Continuous Horizontal Scrolling Animation */
@keyframes scrollPartners {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partner-card {
        flex: 0 0 160px;
        height: 75px;
    }
    .partners-carousel-container::before,
    .partners-carousel-container::after {
        width: 50px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR BLOG SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    position: relative;
}

.blog-section .subtitle {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-date {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(6, 14, 48, 0.85);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-category {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-content h3 {
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.blog-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-link i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.blog-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}