/* ==========================================================================
   CLARK VACATION INTERNATIONAL — LUXURY HOME / LANDING PAGE STYLES
   Brand System: Luxury Slate (#171720), Champagne Gold (#ECC870 / #C9A84C)
   Typography: Clash Grotesk & Geist
   ========================================================================== */

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Grotesk';
    src: url('fonts/ClashGrotesk-Bold.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Geist';
    src: url('fonts/Geist-Regular.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Geist';
    src: url('fonts/Geist-Medium.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

:root {
    --home-bg-primary: #171720;
    --home-bg-darker: #111119;
    --home-bg-card: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.78);
    --home-bg-card-hover: rgba(34, 34, 50, 0.92);
    --home-gold: #ECC870;
    --home-gold-deep: #C9A84C;
    --home-gold-dark: #9C7B2C;
    --home-gold-light: #F5D990;
    --home-gold-glow: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.25);
    --home-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --home-border-gold: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.28);
    --home-text-primary: #ECEAF2;
    --home-text-secondary: #C8C7D5;
    --home-text-muted: #8E8EA0;
    --font-heading: 'Clash Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Geist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Base Home Wrapper */
.cv-home-main {
    background-color: var(--home-bg-primary);
    color: var(--home-text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.cv-home-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cv-home-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
}

/* Common Section Headers */
.cv-home-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    position: relative;
}

.cv-home-section-header.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.cv-home-kicker-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--home-gold);
    background: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.28);
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cv-home-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

.cv-home-section-title .gold-accent {
    color: var(--home-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cv-home-section-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--home-text-secondary);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 14px 0 0 0;
}

.cv-home-section-header.text-center .cv-home-section-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Header Flex Row for Carousels (Title on left, Arrows on right) */
.cv-home-carousel-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cv-home-carousel-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cv-home-nav-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.35);
    color: var(--home-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cv-home-nav-arrow:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC870 0%, #C9A84C 100%);
    color: #0B0B0B;
    border-color: #ECC870;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.cv-home-nav-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 65vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 45px 0 35px 0;
    background: #111119;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Full Width Video on Desktop View (Cover Full Width edge-to-edge) */
.cv-home-hero-video-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cv-home-hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    min-width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
}

/* No Overlap Color on Hero Section */
.cv-home-hero-video-overlay {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Container & Centered Mini Headings */
.cv-home-hero .cv-home-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.cv-home-hero-content.cv-home-hero-centered {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
}

.cv-home-hero-title.cv-hero-mini-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.cv-home-hero-title.cv-hero-mini-title .gold-accent {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--home-gold);
    display: inline;
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.6);
}

.cv-home-hero-desc.cv-hero-mini-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.35vw, 16px);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Bottom Luxury Travel Wave Pattern Divider (Smooth Seamless Transition to Next Section) */
.cv-home-hero-bottom-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 70px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 0;
}

.cv-home-hero-bottom-pattern svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET (max-width: 840px): ZERO CUT, ZERO STRETCH, REDUCED GAP
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 840px) {
    .cv-home-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 26px 0 0 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .cv-home-hero .cv-home-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
        order: 1;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .cv-home-hero-content.cv-home-hero-centered {
        padding: 0;
        background: none;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .cv-home-hero-title.cv-hero-mini-title {
        font-size: clamp(21px, 5.5vw, 26px);
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .cv-home-hero-desc.cv-hero-mini-desc {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    }

    /* Video on Mobile: Full Screen Width (100%), Strictly 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    .cv-home-hero-video-wrap {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        order: 2;
        margin: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .cv-home-hero-video {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        transform: none;
        min-width: 100%;
        min-height: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
    }

    .cv-home-hero-bottom-pattern {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        order: 3;
        height: 38px;
        margin-top: -2px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. OUR TRAVEL ASSOCIATES (DUAL MARQUEE SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-associates-section {
    padding: 28px 0 32px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08), transparent 70%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, #13131D 0%, #0D0D14 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.16);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.16);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Common Marquee Carousel Container (Used across all 4 Associates Sections) */
.cv-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
}

.cv-marquee-row {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cv-marquee-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cv-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Row 1: Right to Left */
.cv-marquee-left .cv-marquee-track {
    animation: cvMarqueeSlideLeft 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Row 2: Left to Right (Vice Versa) */
.cv-marquee-right .cv-marquee-track {
    animation: cvMarqueeSlideRight 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover so users can inspect logos */
.cv-marquee-wrapper:hover .cv-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

/* Sleek White Rounded Container Card (Matching User Reference Image) */
.cv-marquee-card {
    width: 175px;
    height: 76px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cv-marquee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: #ECC870;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.35), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Uniform Logo Display: Fits small, large, wide or tall logos equally without distortion */
.cv-marquee-logo-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.03);
    transition: filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cv-marquee-card:hover .cv-marquee-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Responsiveness for Marquee */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-home-associates-section {
        padding: 50px 0 55px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-card {
        width: 155px;
        height: 68px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-track {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-row {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-left .cv-marquee-track,
    .cv-marquee-right .cv-marquee-track {
        animation-duration: 25s;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cv-home-associates-section {
        padding: 45px 0 50px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-wrapper {
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .cv-marquee-card {
        width: 138px;
        height: 60px;
        border-radius: 13px;
        padding: 8px 14px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-track {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-row {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-left .cv-marquee-track,
    .cv-marquee-right .cv-marquee-track {
        animation-duration: 22s;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cv-marquee-card {
        width: 124px;
        height: 54px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 7px 12px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-track {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .cv-marquee-row {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. STATS COUNTER BANNER (SKYLINE SILHOUETTE)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-stats-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15), transparent 75%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #101018 0%, #1A1A2A 50%, #12121D 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Skyline Silhouette Vector in Background */
.cv-home-stats-skyline-bg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cv-home-stats-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cv-home-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cv-home-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .cv-home-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

.cv-home-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-home-stat-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
    background: rgba(30, 30, 46, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cv-home-stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.22) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 70%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--home-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.2);
}

.cv-home-stat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cv-home-stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--home-text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cv-home-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cv-home-stat-number .gold-plus {
    color: var(--home-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
/* ==========================================================================
   4. PHOTO SHOWCASE GALLERY (VERTICAL MARQUEE UP-DOWN-UP-DOWN)
   Image-only showcase section (No heading or text), infinite vertical stream
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-gallery-marquee-section {
    padding: 24px 0 28px 0;
    background-color: var(--home-bg-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cv-gallery-marquee-viewport {
    height: 640px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000000 9%, #000000 91%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000000 9%, #000000 91%, transparent 100%);
}

.cv-gallery-col {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cv-gallery-col-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes cvGalleryMarqueeUp {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, -50%, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes cvGalleryMarqueeDown {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, -50%, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

.cv-col-up .cv-gallery-col-track {
    animation: cvGalleryMarqueeUp 28s linear infinite;
}

.cv-col-down .cv-gallery-col-track {
    animation: cvGalleryMarqueeDown 28s linear infinite;
}

/* Organic varied duration for natural flow */
.cv-gallery-col:nth-child(2) .cv-gallery-col-track {
    animation-duration: 32s;
}

.cv-gallery-col:nth-child(3) .cv-gallery-col-track {
    animation-duration: 26s;
}

.cv-gallery-col:nth-child(4) .cv-gallery-col-track {
    animation-duration: 30s;
}

.cv-gallery-marquee-viewport:hover .cv-gallery-col-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Big Gallery Image Cards */
.cv-gallery-item {
    height: 360px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #14141E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.cv-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cv-gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 22px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.25);
}

.cv-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .cv-gallery-marquee-viewport {
        height: 560px;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .cv-gallery-col-track {
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .cv-gallery-item {
        height: 310px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-gallery-marquee-viewport {
        height: 500px;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .cv-gallery-col:nth-child(4) {
        display: none;
    }
    .cv-gallery-item {
        height: 270px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cv-gallery-marquee-viewport {
        height: 420px;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .cv-gallery-col:nth-child(3) {
        display: none;
    }
    .cv-gallery-item {
        height: 220px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cv-gallery-marquee-viewport {
        height: 360px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .cv-gallery-item {
        height: 180px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. UNIFIED DESTINATIONS & JOURNEYS SHOWCASES (EXPANSIVE WIDE LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-showcase-section {
    padding: 32px 0;
    background-color: var(--home-bg-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Wide Container Covering Generous Width */
.cv-showcase-wide-container {
    max-width: 1540px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Open Showcase Row (No enclosing bg container for Apna Bharat & Neighbouring Countries) */
.cv-showcase-row-open {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* Left Information Panel */
.cv-showcase-left-panel {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
    width: 350px;
    min-height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 22, 32, 0.92) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 22, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px 26px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.cv-showcase-left-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cv-showcase-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.35);
    background: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.08);
    color: #ECC870;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cv-showcase-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cv-showcase-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

/* Watermark SVG Silhouette Accent */
.cv-showcase-watermark-svg {
    position: absolute;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: -8px;
    width: 240px;
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: #ECC870;
    opacity: 0.13;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Action & Arrow Navigation Row */
.cv-showcase-action-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.cv-showcase-btn-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC870 0%, #D4A346 100%);
    color: #0D0D14;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.25);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cv-showcase-btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5D990 0%, #ECC870 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
    color: #0D0D14;
}

.cv-showcase-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cv-showcase-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: #ECC870;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.cv-showcase-arrow:hover {
    background: #ECC870;
    color: #0D0D14;
    border-color: #ECC870;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Right Content: Horizontal Carousel Track Covering Width */
.cv-showcase-right-panel {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.cv-showcase-track-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.cv-showcase-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 4px 4px 12px 4px;
}

.cv-showcase-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Big Destination Cards (Apna Bharat & Neighbouring Countries) */
.cv-showcase-card {
    flex: 0 0 310px;
    width: 310px;
    height: 390px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #14141E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
}

.cv-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.2);
}

.cv-showcase-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.cv-showcase-card-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(13, 13, 20, 0.35) 45%, rgba(13, 13, 20, 0.95) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Bottom Info Row */
.cv-showcase-card-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cv-showcase-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.cv-showcase-loc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.cv-showcase-loc-pin {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cv-showcase-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.cv-showcase-card-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    padding-left: 25px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.cv-showcase-circle-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cv-showcase-card:hover .cv-showcase-circle-arrow {
    background: #ECC870;
    color: #0D0D14;
    border-color: #ECC870;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Domestic Featured Badge */
.cv-showcase-featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC870 0%, #D4A346 100%);
    color: #0D0D14;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Big Video Showcase Card */
.cv-showcase-video-card {
    flex: 0 0 380px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cv-showcase-duration-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(13, 13, 20, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cv-showcase-play-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 42%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(13, 13, 20, 0.8);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.cv-showcase-play-circle svg {
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.cv-showcase-card:hover .cv-showcase-play-circle {
    background: #ECC870;
    border-color: #ECC870;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.6);
}

.cv-showcase-card:hover .cv-showcase-play-circle svg path,
.cv-showcase-card:hover .cv-showcase-play-circle svg polygon {
    fill: #0D0D14;
}

.cv-showcase-video-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.cv-showcase-video-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.cv-showcase-video-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Dots Pagination */
.cv-showcase-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.cv-showcase-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-showcase-dot.is-active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #ECC870;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .cv-showcase-row-open {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 22px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-left-panel {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 24px 22px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-card {
        flex: 0 0 270px;
        width: 270px;
        height: 350px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-video-card {
        flex: 0 0 330px;
        width: 330px;
        height: 235px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cv-showcase-section {
        padding: 45px 0;
    }
    .cv-showcase-wide-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-left-panel {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-title {
        font-size: 25px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-desc {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-card {
        flex: 0 0 230px;
        width: 230px;
        height: 310px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-video-card {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
        width: 280px;
        height: 205px;
    }
    .cv-showcase-card-title {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE CLARK VACATION
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-why-section {
    padding: 36px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #13131C 0%, #171720 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cv-home-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-home-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* Left Visual with Organic Cutout and Customer Floating Badge */
.cv-home-why-visual-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.cv-home-why-photo-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 40px 140px 40px 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.25);
}

.cv-home-why-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Floating "38K+ Satisfied Customers" Badge */
.cv-home-satisfied-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: -20px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 22px 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cv-home-satisfied-badge {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
}

.cv-home-avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.cv-home-avatar-thumb {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ECC870;
    margin-left: -10px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-color: #1A1A26;
}

.cv-home-avatar-thumb:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.cv-home-satisfied-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cv-home-satisfied-count {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--home-gold);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.cv-home-satisfied-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--home-text-secondary);
}

/* Right Content: 2x2 Feature Cards */
.cv-home-why-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .cv-home-why-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.cv-home-feature-card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cv-home-feature-card:hover {
    background: rgba(34, 34, 52, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cv-home-feature-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--home-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cv-home-feature-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.cv-home-feature-card-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--home-text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   7. ABOUT US (EXPERIENCE THE NEW ADVENTURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-about-section {
    padding: 32px 0 32px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #13131C 0%, #171720 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cv-home-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 65px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-home-about-section {
        padding: 24px 0 45px 0;
    }

    .cv-home-about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* Left Organic Cutout Blob with Mountain Hiker Photo & 25+ Badge */
.cv-home-about-blob-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.cv-home-about-blob-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 2px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.3);
}

.cv-home-about-blob-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Overlapping "25+ Years Experience" Badge */
.cv-home-about-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -25px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.94);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cv-home-about-exp-badge {
        right: 10px;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 20px;
        transform: none;
    }
}

.cv-home-about-medal-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
    color: var(--home-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cv-home-about-exp-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cv-home-about-exp-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--home-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Right Checklist & Action Row */
.cv-home-about-checklist-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0 34px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .cv-home-about-checklist-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.cv-home-about-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cv-home-check-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18);
    color: var(--home-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Call Us Now & Read More CTA Row */
.cv-home-about-action-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cv-home-call-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 22px 10px 12px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.cv-home-call-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--home-gold);
    background: rgba(34, 34, 52, 0.9);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cv-home-call-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC870 0%, #C9A84C 100%);
    color: #0B0B0B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cv-home-call-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cv-home-call-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--home-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cv-home-call-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cv-home-btn-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC870 0%, #C9A84C 100%);
    color: #0B0B0B;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
}

.cv-home-btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5D990 0%, #ECC870 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. PREFERRED ASSOCIATES, 11. AIRLINES & 11b. MEDIA ASSOCIATES
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-partners-section {
    padding: 26px 0 28px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08), transparent 70%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, #0E0E15 0%, #12121C 50%, #0E0E15 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cv-home-partners-section {
        padding: 20px 0 24px;
    }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   12. WHAT PEOPLES SAYS (MODERN TREND TESTIMONIALS SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials {
    position: relative;
    padding: 42px 0 46px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(17, 17, 25, 0) 70%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0d14 0%, #12121c 50%, #0d0d14 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle luxury ambient background glows */
.cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials::before,
.cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials::before {
    top: 10%;
    left: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ECC870, transparent 70%);
}

.cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials::after {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #C9A84C, transparent 70%);
}

/* Upper Dynamic Quote Showcase */
.cv-testi-showcase {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cv-testi-rating-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    background: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.28);
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cv-testi-stars {
    color: #ECC870;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.cv-testi-rating-val {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ECC870;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cv-testi-quote-wrapper {
    min-height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cv-testi-large-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(21px, 2.7vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.48;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    color: #F5F5FA;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 10px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1);
}

.cv-testi-large-quote .gold-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF3C4 0%, #ECC870 50%, #C9A84C 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Audio Waveform Indicator */
.cv-testi-waveform {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cv-testi-waveform .bar {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 3.5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ECC870 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5) 100%);
    animation: cvWavePulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cv-testi-waveform .bar-1  { height: 10px; animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-2  { height: 16px; animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-3  { height: 24px; animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-4  { height: 14px; animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-5  { height: 28px; animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-6  { height: 20px; animation-delay: 0.4s;  }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-7  { height: 32px; animation-delay: 0.1s;  }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-8  { height: 22px; animation-delay: 0.3s;  }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-9  { height: 30px; animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-10 { height: 18px; animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-11 { height: 26px; animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-12 { height: 14px; animation-delay: 0.38s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-13 { height: 24px; animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-14 { height: 16px; animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-15 { height: 22px; animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-16 { height: 14px; animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.cv-testi-waveform .bar-17 { height: 9px;  animation-delay: 0.16s; }

@keyframes cvWavePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scaleY(0.45);
        opacity: 0.65;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scaleY(1.15);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Bottom Avatar Slider Section */
.cv-testi-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Track Mask for luxury gradient edge fade */
.cv-testi-track-mask {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
}

.cv-testi-avatar-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 24px calc(50% - 38px);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-item {
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    opacity: 0.38;
    filter: grayscale(25%);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.82;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cv-testi-avatar-item:focus-visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-card {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    background: #181824;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Active Avatar State */
.cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    transform: scale(1.24);
    z-index: 5;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active .cv-testi-avatar-card {
    border-color: #ECC870;
    border-width: 2.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 35px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.45);
    border-radius: 22px;
}

.cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active .cv-testi-avatar-card img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Active Member Name & Designation */
.cv-testi-meta-display {
    margin: 22px auto 20px;
    min-height: 52px;
    padding: 0 16px;
}

.cv-testi-meta-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-testi-meta-role {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ECC870;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Navigation Controls */
.cv-testi-nav-controls {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.cv-testi-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.28);
    color: #ECC870;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1);
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.cv-testi-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #ECC870;
    color: #0D0D14;
    border-color: #ECC870;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
}

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

.cv-testi-counter-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(22, 22, 34, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cv-testi-counter-badge .curr-slide {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cv-testi-counter-badge .div-slide {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin: 0 4px;
}

.cv-testi-counter-badge .tot-slide {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #9A9AB0;
}

/* Tablet adjustments (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials {
        padding: 85px 0 95px;
    }
    .cv-testi-showcase {
        margin-bottom: 28px;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-track {
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 22px calc(50% - 34px);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-card {
        width: 68px;
        height: 68px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
}

/* Mobile adjustments (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials {
        padding: 70px 0 80px;
    }
    .cv-testi-showcase {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    .cv-testi-quote-wrapper {
        min-height: 130px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .cv-testi-large-quote {
        font-size: 18.5px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
        word-break: normal;
    }
    .cv-testi-waveform {
        height: 32px;
        gap: 3px;
        padding: 4px 14px;
        max-width: 90%;
    }
    .cv-testi-waveform .bar {
        width: 2.8px;
    }
    .cv-testi-track-mask {
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-track {
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 20px calc(50% - 31px);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-card {
        width: 62px;
        height: 62px;
        border-radius: 17px;
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active {
        transform: scale(1.18);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active .cv-testi-avatar-card {
        border-radius: 19px;
        box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 28px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
    }
    .cv-testi-meta-display {
        margin: 18px auto 16px;
        min-height: 50px;
        padding: 0 14px;
    }
    .cv-testi-meta-name {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    .cv-testi-meta-role {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
}

/* Small mobile devices (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cv-home-testimonials-section.cv-modern-testimonials {
        padding: 55px 0 65px;
    }
    .cv-testi-showcase {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
    .cv-testi-rating-badge {
        padding: 5px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .cv-testi-stars {
        font-size: 13px;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }
    .cv-testi-rating-val {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    }
    .cv-testi-quote-wrapper {
        min-height: 145px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        padding: 0 6px;
    }
    .cv-testi-large-quote {
        font-size: 16.5px;
        line-height: 1.52;
    }
    .cv-testi-waveform {
        height: 28px;
        gap: 2.5px;
        padding: 3px 10px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .cv-testi-waveform .bar {
        width: 2.2px;
    }
    .cv-testi-track-mask {
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-track {
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 18px calc(50% - 28px);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-card {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active {
        transform: scale(1.18);
    }
    .cv-testi-avatar-item.is-active .cv-testi-avatar-card {
        border-radius: 17px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 22px rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
    }
    .cv-testi-meta-display {
        margin: 14px auto 14px;
        min-height: 48px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .cv-testi-meta-name {
        font-size: 17.5px;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }
    .cv-testi-meta-role {
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .cv-testi-nav-controls {
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .cv-testi-nav-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    .cv-testi-counter-badge {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. HOME PAGE FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-faq-section {
    padding: 38px 0 42px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1), transparent 60%),
                #111119;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.18);
}


.cv-home-btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--home-gold);
    color: var(--home-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cv-home-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-home-video-modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(8, 8, 12, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-home-video-modal-backdrop.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.cv-home-video-modal-dialog {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    background: #171720;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cv-home-video-modal-backdrop.active .cv-home-video-modal-dialog {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.cv-home-video-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cv-home-video-modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--home-gold);
    color: #0B0B0B;
}

.cv-home-video-player-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cv-home-video-player-container iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TORN PAPER & WAVE SVG DIVIDERS
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-divider-torn-top,
.cv-divider-torn-bottom {
    width: 100%;
    height: 38px;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.cv-divider-torn-top svg,
.cv-divider-torn-bottom svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.cv-wave-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.cv-wave-divider svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PLANS TO TRAVEL THE WORLD (OFFICIAL 4-TIER PRICING TABLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-plans-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0 45px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12), transparent 60%),
                #171720;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cv-plans-section .cv-member-tier-toggle-wrap {
    margin: 18px 0 26px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED PNG TRAVEL ICONS & FLOATING GRAPHIC ACCENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes cvFloatSlow {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-7px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

/* Micro Paper Plane in Kicker Pills */
.cv-pill-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(85%) sepia(35%) saturate(700%) hue-rotate(355deg) brightness(98%) contrast(92%);
    margin-right: 2px;
}

/* Hero Gateway Kicker Pill */
.cv-hero-kicker-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 200, 112, 0.38);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ECC870;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Floating Travel Signpost in About Section */
.cv-about-floating-signpost {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 135px;
    max-width: 32%;
    z-index: 4;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
    animation: cvFloatSlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cv-about-signpost-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Plans Section Side Icons (Left & Right - Not in Center) */
.cv-plans-side-icon-left {
    position: absolute;
    left: 28px;
    top: 35px;
    width: 120px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: cvFloatSlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cv-plans-side-icon-right {
    position: absolute;
    right: 28px;
    top: 25px;
    width: 210px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: cvFloatSlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cv-plans-side-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

/* Floating Vacation Luggage in Why Choose Us */
.cv-why-floating-luggage {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -15px;
    width: 120px;
    max-width: 30%;
    z-index: 4;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
    animation: cvFloatSlow 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cv-why-luggage-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Showcase Left Panel Decorative Badges (Van & Stamps) */
.cv-showcase-icon-badge {
    margin: 12px 0 16px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.cv-showcase-van-img {
    width: 115px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.cv-showcase-left-panel:hover .cv-showcase-van-img {
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
}

.cv-showcase-stamp-img {
    width: 130px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.cv-showcase-left-panel:hover .cv-showcase-stamp-img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
}

/* Airlines Flying Plane Accent on Right (Not in Center) */
.cv-airlines-side-plane {
    position: absolute;
    right: 35px;
    top: 15px;
    width: 135px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: cvFloatSlow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cv-airlines-side-plane img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

/* FAQ Footer Layout (Proper Center Alignment of Text & Action Buttons) */
.cv-home-faq-footer {
    margin-top: 36px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
}

.cv-home-faq-footer-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--home-text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cv-home-faq-footer-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* FAQ Side Icons (Left & Right Placement - Not in Center) */
.cv-faq-side-icon-left {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 25px;
    width: 110px;
    opacity: 0.75;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: cvFloatSlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cv-faq-side-icon-right {
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 25px;
    width: 105px;
    opacity: 0.75;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: cvFloatSlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cv-faq-side-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
}

/* Responsive Rules: Scale Down & Gracefully Hide Side Icons so they NEVER disturb UI */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .cv-plans-side-icon-left {
        width: 95px;
        left: 15px;
    }
    .cv-plans-side-icon-right {
        width: 160px;
        right: 15px;
    }
    .cv-airlines-side-plane {
        width: 110px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    .cv-faq-side-icon-left {
        width: 85px;
        left: 10px;
    }
    .cv-faq-side-icon-right {
        width: 80px;
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-plans-side-icon-left,
    .cv-plans-side-icon-right,
    .cv-airlines-side-plane,
    .cv-faq-side-icon-left,
    .cv-faq-side-icon-right {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .cv-about-floating-signpost {
        width: 90px;
        bottom: -10px;
        right: -10px;
    }
    .cv-why-floating-luggage {
        width: 85px;
        top: -15px;
        right: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cv-home-faq-footer-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .cv-home-faq-footer-btns a {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}