/* ============================================================
   VISA CONNECTION — Premium Visa Consultancy  (v2 · "Quiet Luxury")
   Palette: Deep Navy · Antique Gold · Warm Ivory · White
   Type:    Fraunces (editorial display serif) + Inter (UI/body)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --navy-900:#06122a;
  --navy-800:#0a1a33;     /* primary deep navy */
  --navy-700:#102545;
  --navy-600:#1b3358;
  --navy-500:#27456f;

  --gold-700:#937123;
  --gold-600:#b3882c;
  --gold-500:#c6a14c;     /* antique gold */
  --gold-400:#d8be7f;
  --gold-300:#ecdaad;
  --gold-100:#f6edd6;
  --gold-grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#e3c986 0%,#c6a14c 45%,#a87f2c 100%);

  --white:#ffffff;
  --ivory:#f8f5ee;        /* warm luxury background */
  --ivory-2:#f2ece0;
  --ivory-3:#ece4d4;

  --ink:#15202f;          /* warm near-navy text */
  --ink-soft:#39404d;
  --muted:#6a6f78;
  --line:#e7e0d2;         /* warm hairline */
  --line-2:#efe9dc;
  --line-navy:rgba(255,255,255,.12);

  --wa:#25d366;
  --danger:#c2453f;
  --success:#1f9d6b;

  --container:1180px;
  --container-wide:1340px;
  --r-sm:8px;
  --r:14px;
  --r-lg:22px;
  --r-btn:10px;
  --pill:999px;

  --sh-1:0 1px 2px rgba(10,26,51,.05), 0 4px 14px rgba(10,26,51,.05);
  --sh-2:0 10px 30px rgba(10,26,51,.09), 0 3px 8px rgba(10,26,51,.05);
  --sh-3:0 30px 70px rgba(8,18,42,.18), 0 10px 24px rgba(8,18,42,.10);
  --sh-gold:0 16px 40px rgba(150,114,38,.30);

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.25,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.34,1);
  --t-fast:.2s; --t:.36s; --t-slow:.6s;

  --z-header:1000; --z-drawer:1100; --z-float:900; --z-top:1200;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink);background:var(--ivory);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;overflow-x:hidden;position:relative;
}
/* subtle film-grain for richness */
body::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;opacity:.04;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
img,svg,video{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-500);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:"Fraunces","Georgia",serif;color:var(--navy-800);line-height:1.08;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 .5em;letter-spacing:-.015em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5rem);font-weight:450}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.3rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,1.8vw,1.55rem);font-weight:550;letter-spacing:-.01em}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.5vw,1.32rem);color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.7;font-weight:400}
strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800)}
em,.it{font-style:italic}
.gold-text{background:var(--gold-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:clamp(22px,5vw,44px);position:relative;z-index:2}
.container-wide{max-width:var(--container-wide)}
.section{padding-block:clamp(72px,10vw,140px);position:relative;z-index:2}
.section-sm{padding-block:clamp(54px,7vw,90px);position:relative;z-index:2}
.bg-paper{background:var(--ivory-2)}
.bg-paper-2{background:var(--ivory-3)}
.bg-navy{background:var(--navy-800);color:#cdd7ea;position:relative}
.bg-navy h1,.bg-navy h2,.bg-navy h3{color:#fff}
.bg-navy::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(800px 420px at 88% -5%,rgba(198,161,76,.16),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.center{text-align:center}
.maxw-720{max-width:720px}.mx-auto{margin-inline:auto}
.grid{display:grid;gap:clamp(18px,2.2vw,28px)}
.g-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.g-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
@media(max-width:980px){.g-3,.g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.g-2,.g-3,.g-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Eyebrow / section heads ---------- */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-700);margin:0 0 1.2rem}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-500)}
.bg-navy .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-400)}
.section-head{max-width:760px}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto}
.section-head h2{margin-top:.2rem}
.rule-gold{width:60px;height:2px;background:var(--gold-grad);border:none;border-radius:2px;margin:1.3rem 0}
.center .rule-gold,.mx-auto.rule-gold{margin-inline:auto}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{--bg:var(--navy-800);--fg:#fff;--bd:transparent;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;
  min-height:54px;padding:0 1.7rem;border-radius:var(--r-btn);background:var(--bg);color:var(--fg);border:1px solid var(--bd);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.96rem;letter-spacing:.02em;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease),background var(--t),color var(--t);touch-action:manipulation}
.btn svg{width:19px;height:19px;flex:none}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(-1px)}
/* shine sweep */
.btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:60%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);transform:skewX(-18deg);transition:left .6s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover::after{left:130%}
.btn-primary{--bg:var(--navy-800);--fg:#fff;box-shadow:var(--sh-2)}
.btn-primary::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--gold-grad);opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--t)}
.btn-primary span,.btn-primary svg,.btn-primary{position:relative}
.btn-gold,.btn-primary.is-gold{--bg:transparent;--fg:#241a05;background:var(--gold-grad);box-shadow:var(--sh-gold)}
.btn-gold:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(150,114,38,.4)}
.btn-navy{--bg:var(--navy-800);--fg:#fff;box-shadow:var(--sh-2)}
.btn-navy:hover{--bg:var(--navy-700)}
.btn-outline{--bg:transparent;--fg:var(--navy-800);--bd:var(--line);}
.btn-outline:hover{--bd:var(--navy-800);background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff}
.btn-ghost-light{--bg:transparent;--fg:#fff;--bd:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);--bd:#fff}
.btn-wa{--bg:var(--wa);--fg:#04391b}
.btn-wa:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(37,211,102,.34)}
.btn-block{width:100%}
.btn-lg{min-height:60px;padding:0 2.1rem;font-size:1.02rem}
/* make primary CTA gold by default for premium pop */
.btn-primary{background:var(--gold-grad);--fg:#231905;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold)}
.btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(150,114,38,.42)}

/* link with animated underline */
.link-gold{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-700);position:relative}
.link-gold svg{width:17px;height:17px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.link-gold:hover svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar{background:var(--navy-900);color:#9fb0cc;font-size:.84rem;position:relative;z-index:3}
.topbar .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;min-height:42px}
.topbar a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;color:#bccadf}
.topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.topbar .tb-left{display:flex;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar .tb-right{display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:center}
.topbar svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--gold-400)}
.tb-socials a{width:30px;height:30px;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:50%}
.tb-socials a:hover{background:var(--gold-500);border-color:var(--gold-500);color:#241a05}
@media(max-width:880px){.topbar .tb-left .tb-hide{display:none}}
@media(max-width:560px){.topbar{display:none}}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:var(--z-header);background:rgba(248,245,238,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:box-shadow var(--t),background var(--t),border-color var(--t)}
.site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(10,26,51,.08);border-bottom-color:var(--line)}
.navbar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.2rem;min-height:84px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem}
.brand img{height:58px;width:auto;background:#fff;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:11px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(10,26,51,.09)}
.brand .brand-tag{display:none}
@media(min-width:1140px){.brand .brand-tag{display:block;border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:.8rem;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;max-width:150px}}

.nav-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.1rem}
.nav-menu>li>a,.nav-toggle-sub{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;padding:.65rem .9rem;border-radius:8px;font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);background:none;border:none;position:relative;transition:color var(--t-fast)}
.nav-menu>li>a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:.9rem;right:.9rem;bottom:.5rem;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold-grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease)}
.nav-menu>li>a:hover,.nav-toggle-sub:hover{color:var(--gold-700)}
.nav-menu>li>a:hover::after,.nav-menu>li.current>a::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-menu>li.current>a{color:var(--gold-700)}
.nav-menu .caret{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}

.has-dropdown{position:relative}
.dropdown{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 12px);left:0;min-width:268px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);padding:.55rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity var(--t),transform var(--t),visibility var(--t);z-index:5}
.dropdown::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-14px;left:0;right:0;height:14px}
.dropdown.cols2{min-width:440px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.1rem}
.has-dropdown:hover>.dropdown,.has-dropdown:focus-within>.dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.dropdown a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;padding:.62rem .7rem;border-radius:10px;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.dropdown a:hover{background:var(--ivory);color:var(--gold-700)}
.dropdown a svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--gold-500);flex:none}

.hamburger{display:none;width:48px;height:48px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hamburger span,.hamburger span::before,.hamburger span::after{content:"";display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--navy-800);border-radius:2px;transition:transform var(--t),opacity var(--t)}
.hamburger span{position:relative}
.hamburger span::before{position:absolute;top:-7px}.hamburger span::after{position:absolute;top:7px}
body.nav-open .hamburger span{background:transparent}
body.nav-open .hamburger span::before{transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
body.nav-open .hamburger span::after{transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

@media(max-width:1040px){
  .hamburger{display:inline-flex}.nav-cta-desktop{display:none}
  .nav-menu{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(87vw,390px);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:.1rem;background:#fff;padding:100px 1.1rem 2rem;overflow-y:auto;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);z-index:var(--z-drawer)}
  body.nav-open .nav-menu{transform:translateX(0)}
  .nav-menu>li>a,.nav-toggle-sub{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;font-size:1.05rem;padding:.95rem 1rem}
  .nav-menu>li>a::after{display:none}
  .dropdown,.dropdown.cols2{position:static;display:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;border-left:2px solid var(--gold-300);border-radius:0;margin:.1rem 0 .4rem .9rem;padding:.1rem 0}
  .dropdown.open{display:block}
  .has-dropdown.open .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
  .nav-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,18,42,.55);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity var(--t);z-index:var(--z-float)}
  body.nav-open .nav-overlay{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO (home) — cinematic editorial
   ============================================================ */
.hero{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#06122a 0%,#0a1a33 50%,#102545 100%);color:#dbe4f3;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:
  radial-gradient(820px 540px at 82% -8%,rgba(214,190,127,.26),transparent 58%),
  radial-gradient(720px 560px at -6% 112%,rgba(39,69,111,.6),transparent 55%)}
/* dotted world texture */
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.5;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1.4px);background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%,#000,transparent 72%);mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%,#000,transparent 72%)}
.hero-grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.06fr .94fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);align-items:center;padding-block:clamp(64px,9vw,128px)}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;padding-block:72px 56px}}
.hero .kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-300);font-weight:600;border:1px solid rgba(214,190,127,.32);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.5rem 1rem;background:rgba(214,190,127,.06)}
.hero h1{color:#fff;margin:1.5rem 0 0;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero h1 .hl{font-style:italic;background:var(--gold-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero .lead{color:#aebbd4;max-width:540px;margin-top:1.4rem}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero .lead{margin-inline:auto}}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2rem}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-cta{justify-content:center}}
.hero-trust{display:flex;gap:1.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2.2rem;color:#9db0cf;font-size:.9rem}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-trust{justify-content:center}}
.hero-trust li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}
.hero-trust svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--gold-400)}

/* hero visual composition */
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-frame{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);
  border:1px solid rgba(214,190,127,.4);outline:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);outline-offset:-6px}
.hero-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(6,18,42,.55))}
.hero-seal{position:absolute;top:-22px;right:-14px;width:104px;height:104px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-grad);color:#231905;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.25;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold);transform:rotate(8deg);padding:.6rem}
.hero-seal span{display:block}
.hero-card{position:absolute;left:-26px;bottom:34px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);color:var(--ink);border-radius:14px;padding:.95rem 1.15rem;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.85rem;max-width:248px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.hero-card .ico{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--gold-100);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-700);flex:none}
.hero-card .ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.hero-card b{display:block;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--navy-800);font-family:"Fraunces",serif;line-height:1.2}
.hero-card span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.3}
@media(max-width:520px){.hero-card{left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);bottom:-26px}.hero-seal{width:88px;height:88px}}

/* destinations marquee */
.marquee{border-top:1px solid var(--line-navy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-navy);background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);overflow:hidden;position:relative;z-index:2}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:0;width:max-content;animation:marq 34s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee-track span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem;padding:1.05rem 1.4rem;color:#9db0cf;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.15rem;font-style:italic;white-space:nowrap}
.marquee-track span::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-500);display:inline-block}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------- Page hero (inner) ---------- */
.page-hero{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(155deg,#06122a,#102545);color:#cbd6ea;padding-block:clamp(72px,9vw,120px) clamp(60px,7vw,90px);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.page-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:radial-gradient(720px 420px at 88% 0,rgba(214,190,127,.2),transparent 60%)}
.page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.4;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px,transparent 1.4px);background-size:26px 26px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%,#000,transparent 72%);mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%,#000,transparent 72%)}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff;max-width:820px;margin-top:.4rem}
.page-hero p{color:#aebbd4;max-width:660px;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.4vw,1.25rem)}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;gap:.55rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#8194b5;margin-bottom:1.3rem;text-transform:uppercase}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold-400)}
.breadcrumb span{color:var(--gold-400)}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.statbar{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.statbar::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(600px 300px at 50% 0,rgba(214,190,127,.12),transparent 60%)}
.statbar .grid{gap:0;position:relative}
.stat{padding:clamp(30px,4vw,52px) 1rem;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.stat:last-child{border-right:none}
@media(max-width:600px){.stat{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}.stat:last-child{border-bottom:none}}
.stat .num{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.4vw,3.4rem);color:transparent;background:var(--gold-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;line-height:1}
.stat .lbl{margin-top:.6rem;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a9b8d2}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-1);transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t),border-color var(--t);height:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--gold-grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease)}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);border-color:var(--gold-300)}
.card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.card-pad{padding:clamp(24px,2.8vw,34px)}

.svc{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.svc .ico{width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--navy-700),var(--navy-900));display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-400);margin-bottom:1.3rem;box-shadow:var(--sh-2);position:relative}
.svc .ico::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(214,190,127,.25)}
.svc .ico svg{width:30px;height:30px}
.svc h3{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.97rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.svc .more{margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;color:var(--gold-700);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.svc .more svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.svc:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

.ticks li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ticks li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.ticks li svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--success);flex:none;margin-top:2px}
.ticks.gold li svg{color:var(--gold-600)}

/* country cards */
.country{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--sh-1);transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t),border-color var(--t)}
.country:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);border-color:var(--gold-300)}
.country-pad{padding:1.5rem}
.country h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.2rem}
.country p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.chip{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold-100);color:var(--gold-700);border:1px solid var(--gold-300);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:.28rem .65rem;border-radius:var(--pill);text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- Timeline / steps ---------- */
.steps{position:relative}
.steps::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:27px;left:8%;right:8%;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-300),var(--gold-300),transparent);z-index:0}
@media(max-width:980px){.steps::before{display:none}}
.step{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center}
.step .n{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--gold-300);color:var(--gold-700);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.45rem;margin:0 auto 1.2rem;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(150,114,38,.16)}
.step h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;margin:0}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quote{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:clamp(24px,2.8vw,34px);box-shadow:var(--sh-1);height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative}
.quote::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:.1rem;right:1.4rem;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:5rem;color:var(--gold-300);line-height:1}
.quote .stars{color:var(--gold-500);display:flex;gap:.15rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.quote .stars svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.quote blockquote{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--navy-800);margin:0 0 1.3rem;font-weight:400}
.quote .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin-top:auto}
.quote .who .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--gold-400);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:600;font-family:"Fraunces",serif}
.quote .who b{display:block;color:var(--navy-800);font-size:.98rem}
.quote .who span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- Split media ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
@media(max-width:880px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.media{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-2);position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-radius:var(--r-lg);pointer-events:none}
.media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.media-tall{aspect-ratio:4/5}.media-wide{aspect-ratio:4/3}
/* decorative gold frame offset */
.framed{position:relative}
.framed::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:18px -18px -18px 18px;border:1px solid var(--gold-400);border-radius:var(--r-lg);z-index:0}
.framed .media{position:relative;z-index:1}
@media(max-width:880px){.framed::before{inset:12px -12px -12px 12px}}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1a33,#1b3358);color:#dbe4f3;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:clamp(38px,5vw,68px);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);isolation:isolate}
.cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:radial-gradient(640px 320px at 100% 0,rgba(214,190,127,.24),transparent 60%)}
.cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.4;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1.4px);background-size:24px 24px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%,#000,transparent 70%);mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%,#000,transparent 70%)}
.cta-band .inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.cta-band p{margin:0;color:#aebbd4}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-2);padding:clamp(26px,3vw,42px)}
.field{margin-bottom:1.15rem}
.field label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--navy-800);margin-bottom:.45rem}
.field label .req{color:var(--danger)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;min-height:52px;padding:.78rem 1rem;font:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;transition:border-color var(--t-fast),box-shadow var(--t-fast),background var(--t-fast)}
.field textarea{min-height:124px;resize:vertical}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold-500);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(198,161,76,.16)}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.15rem}
@media(max-width:560px){.field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.form-status{display:none;margin-top:1rem;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:11px;font-size:.94rem}
.form-status.ok{display:block;background:#e9f7f0;color:#0f6b46;border:1px solid #bfe6d4}
.form-note{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:1rem}

.cinfo{display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start;padding:1.15rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.cinfo:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.cinfo .ico{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--gold-100);color:var(--gold-700);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.cinfo .ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.cinfo b{display:block;color:var(--navy-800)}
.cinfo a,.cinfo p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.cinfo a:hover{color:var(--gold-700)}
.map-embed{border:0;width:100%;height:440px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-2);border:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;margin-bottom:.8rem;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-1);transition:border-color var(--t)}
.faq[open]{border-color:var(--gold-300)}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary .pm{width:22px;height:22px;flex:none;position:relative}
.faq summary .pm::before,.faq summary .pm::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--gold-600);border-radius:2px}
.faq summary .pm::before{top:10px;left:3px;width:16px;height:2px}
.faq summary .pm::after{top:3px;left:10px;width:2px;height:16px;transition:transform var(--t),opacity var(--t)}
.faq[open] summary .pm::after{transform:rotate(90deg);opacity:0}
.faq .faq-body{padding:0 1.3rem 1.15rem;color:var(--muted)}
.faq .faq-body p{margin:0}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-900);color:#9fb0cc;font-size:.94rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.site-footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-500),transparent)}
.footer-top{padding-block:clamp(56px,7vw,90px)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:clamp(30px,4vw,52px)}
@media(max-width:900px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.footer-logo{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:.7rem .95rem;display:inline-block;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.footer-logo img{height:46px}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 1.2rem}
.footer-links li{margin-bottom:.65rem}
.footer-links a{color:#9fb0cc;transition:color var(--t-fast),padding var(--t-fast)}
.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-400);padding-left:5px}
.footer-contact li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:.95rem;align-items:flex-start}
.footer-contact svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--gold-400);flex:none;margin-top:3px}
.footer-contact a:hover{color:var(--gold-400)}
.footer-creds{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.1rem}
.cred{font-size:.72rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:9px;padding:.45rem .65rem;color:#b9c6dd;line-height:1.3}
.cred b{color:var(--gold-300);display:block;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
.footer-disclaimer{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-block:1.7rem;font-size:.8rem;color:#7d8eab;line-height:1.65}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-block:1.3rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.84rem;color:#7d8eab}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--gold-400)}

/* ---------- Floats ---------- */
.floats{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:var(--z-float);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.75rem}
.float-btn{position:relative;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease)}
.float-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.08)}
.float-btn svg{width:30px;height:30px}
.float-wa{background:var(--wa)}
.float-call{background:var(--navy-800);display:none}
@media(max-width:560px){.float-call{display:grid}}
.float-wa::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--wa);opacity:.5;animation:pulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;z-index:-1}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.5}70%{transform:scale(1.7);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out);transition-delay:var(--d,0ms)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal-zoom{opacity:0;transform:scale(.95);filter:blur(6px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease-out),transform .7s var(--ease-out),filter .7s var(--ease-out);transition-delay:var(--d,0ms)}
.reveal-zoom.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal,.reveal-zoom{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;filter:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .btn:hover,.card:hover,.country:hover,.float-btn:hover{transform:none!important}
  .float-wa::after,.marquee-track{animation:none}
  .btn::after{display:none}
  *{scroll-behavior:auto!important}
}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.text-gold{color:var(--gold-700)}.text-navy{color:var(--navy-800)}.text-muted{color:var(--muted)}
.flex{display:flex}.wrap{flex-wrap:wrap}.gap-sm{gap:.6rem}.gap{gap:1rem}
.pill-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55rem}
.pill{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.45rem .95rem;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--navy-700);font-weight:500}
.alert-soft{background:var(--gold-100);border:1px solid var(--gold-300);border-left:3px solid var(--gold-500);border-radius:12px;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.94rem}
.ph-note{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-700);background:var(--gold-100);border:1px dashed var(--gold-400);padding:.32rem .75rem;border-radius:var(--pill)}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;background:var(--gold-500);color:#241a05;padding:.6rem 1rem;border-radius:0 0 10px 0;z-index:var(--z-top);font-weight:700}
.skip-link:focus{left:0}

/* ============================================================
   v2.1 — "GO FURTHER" luxe layer
   ============================================================ */
h1,h2{text-wrap:balance}

/* scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--gold-grad);z-index:1300;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(214,190,127,.6);will-change:width}

/* hero living aurora */
.hero-aurora{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.hero-aurora::before,.hero-aurora::after{content:"";position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px)}
.hero-aurora::before{width:540px;height:540px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(214,190,127,.45),transparent 70%);top:-160px;right:-60px;animation:auroraA 17s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.hero-aurora::after{width:600px;height:600px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(39,69,111,.75),transparent 70%);bottom:-200px;left:-140px;animation:auroraB 22s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
@keyframes auroraA{to{transform:translate(-70px,70px) scale(1.12)}}
@keyframes auroraB{to{transform:translate(70px,-60px) scale(1.16)}}

/* hero double-frame depth + tilt */
.hero-visual{perspective:1200px}
.hero-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:26px -24px -24px 26px;border:1px solid rgba(214,190,127,.5);border-radius:20px;z-index:0}
@media(max-width:520px){.hero-visual::before{inset:16px -12px -12px 16px}}
.hero-frame{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform .25s var(--ease);transform-style:preserve-3d}

/* oversized editorial section numerals */
.sec-index{display:block;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5rem);line-height:.85;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-400);opacity:.5}
.center .sec-index{text-align:center}
.bg-navy .sec-index{-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgba(214,190,127,.45)}

/* luxe divider */
.divider-lux{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1.1rem;margin:1.3rem 0}
.center .divider-lux,.divider-lux.mx-auto{margin-inline:auto}
.divider-lux::before,.divider-lux::after{content:"";height:1px;width:min(130px,20vw);background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-400))}
.divider-lux::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-400),transparent)}
.divider-lux .dot{width:9px;height:9px;background:var(--gold-grad);transform:rotate(45deg);flex:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(214,190,127,.14)}

/* statement CTA */
.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.7rem)}

/* monogram watermark */
.watermark{position:absolute;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(14rem,30vw,30rem);line-height:.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.03);right:-2vw;bottom:-6vw;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;-webkit-user-select:none;user-select:none}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-aurora::before,.hero-aurora::after{animation:none}
  .hero-frame{transition:none}
}

/* ---------- Country flags ---------- */
.flag-img{width:64px;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(10,26,51,.16);margin-bottom:1rem;transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease)}
.country:hover .flag-img{transform:scale(1.06) translateY(-2px)}
.flag-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.42rem 1rem .42rem .45rem;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--navy-700);transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t)}
.flag-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-2)}
.flag-chip img{width:28px;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.bg-navy .flag-chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#e3e9f3}

/* ---------- Ken Burns photo motion ---------- */
.kenburns{overflow:hidden}
.kenburns img{animation:kenburns 20s var(--ease) infinite alternate;transform-origin:60% 40%}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1)}to{transform:scale(1.09)}}

/* ---------- Animated globe ---------- */
.globe{width:min(460px,84vw);height:auto;display:block;margin-inline:auto;overflow:visible}
.globe .spin{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:globeSpin 70s linear infinite}
.globe .arc{stroke-dasharray:300;stroke-dashoffset:300;animation:globeDraw 4.2s var(--ease) infinite}
.globe .arc.a2{animation-delay:1.1s}.globe .arc.a3{animation-delay:2.2s}.globe .arc.a4{animation-delay:1.6s}
.globe .ping{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:globePing 2.6s var(--ease) infinite}
.globe .ping.p2{animation-delay:.9s}.globe .ping.p3{animation-delay:1.7s}.globe .ping.p4{animation-delay:2.3s}
@keyframes globeSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes globeDraw{0%{stroke-dashoffset:300;opacity:.2}40%{stroke-dashoffset:0;opacity:1}80%{stroke-dashoffset:0;opacity:1}100%{stroke-dashoffset:0;opacity:0}}
@keyframes globePing{0%{transform:scale(.5);opacity:1}70%{transform:scale(2.6);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .kenburns img,.globe .spin,.globe .arc,.globe .ping{animation:none}
  .globe .arc{stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

/* ============================================================
   v2.2 — premium illustrations · photo placement · soft motion
   ============================================================ */
/* photo focal points (no distortion, faces kept) */
.hero-frame img{object-position:50% 16%}
.media-tall img{object-position:50% 16%}
.media img{object-position:50% 50%}
/* subtler, face-safe Ken Burns (override) */
.kenburns img{animation:kenburns 26s var(--ease) infinite alternate;transform-origin:50% 30%}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1)}to{transform:scale(1.05)}}

/* vertical process timeline */
.vsteps{margin:1.5rem 0 0}
.vsteps li{position:relative;display:flex;gap:1.15rem;padding-bottom:1.7rem}
.vsteps li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.vsteps li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:26px;top:56px;bottom:-2px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-300),rgba(214,190,127,0))}
.vsteps li:last-child::before{display:none}
.vsteps .vn{flex:none;width:53px;height:53px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--gold-300);color:var(--gold-700);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.3rem;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(150,114,38,.15);z-index:1}
.vsteps h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin:.5rem 0 .2rem}
.vsteps p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin:0}

/* animated illustration system (passport · checklist · route) */
.illus-stage{display:grid;place-items:center;padding:.5rem}
.illus{width:min(480px,94%);height:auto;overflow:visible}
.float-soft{animation:floatSoft 6.5s var(--ease) infinite alternate;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center}
.float-soft.f2{animation-duration:8.5s;animation-delay:.6s}
@keyframes floatSoft{from{transform:translateY(0)}to{transform:translateY(-12px)}}
.illus .ck{stroke-dasharray:30;stroke-dashoffset:30;animation:ckDraw 8s var(--ease) infinite}
.illus .ck.c2{animation-delay:.5s}.illus .ck.c3{animation-delay:1s}.illus .ck.c4{animation-delay:1.5s}
@keyframes ckDraw{0%{stroke-dashoffset:30}9%{stroke-dashoffset:0}82%{stroke-dashoffset:0}90%{stroke-dashoffset:30}100%{stroke-dashoffset:30}}
.illus .route{stroke-dasharray:5 7;animation:routeFlow 2.4s linear infinite}
@keyframes routeFlow{to{stroke-dashoffset:-24}}
.illus .pin{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:pinPulse 2.6s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes pinPulse{0%{transform:scale(.6);opacity:1}70%{transform:scale(2.3);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
.illus .stamp{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:stampIn 8s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes stampIn{0%,68%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.25) rotate(-12deg)}77%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(-12deg)}92%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(-12deg)}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1) rotate(-12deg)}}

/* floating document cards (behind enquiry form) */
.contact-stage{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.docs-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.docs-bg .doc{position:absolute;width:124px;height:156px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--sh-2);opacity:.45}
.docs-bg .doc::before,.docs-bg .doc::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:16px;height:7px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--ivory-3)}
.docs-bg .doc::before{top:22px;right:16px}
.docs-bg .doc::after{top:40px;right:46px}
.docs-bg .d1{top:9%;left:-46px;transform:rotate(-8deg);animation:floatSoft 9s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.docs-bg .d2{bottom:11%;right:-42px;transform:rotate(7deg);animation:floatSoft 11s var(--ease) infinite alternate;animation-delay:.8s}
@media(max-width:880px){.docs-bg{display:none}}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .kenburns img,.float-soft,.illus .ck,.illus .route,.illus .pin,.illus .stamp,.docs-bg .doc{animation:none}
  .illus .ck{stroke-dashoffset:0}
  .illus .stamp{opacity:1;transform:rotate(-12deg)}
}

/* ============================================================
   v2.3 — destinations, Cyprus highlight, image polish
   ============================================================ */
/* global image safety: never distort, always responsive */
img{height:auto;max-width:100%}
.media{width:100%}
.media img,.hero-frame img,.flag-band img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.brand img{height:54px}
@media(max-width:560px){.brand img{height:44px;padding:5px 9px}}
@media(max-width:600px){.hero-frame,.media-tall{aspect-ratio:4/5}.media-wide{aspect-ratio:16/11}}

/* destination cards with flag banner */
.country{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.flag-band{height:110px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ivory-2);position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.flag-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;box-shadow:inset 0 -24px 30px -22px rgba(10,26,51,.35)}
.country .country-pad{padding:1.1rem 1.3rem 1.3rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.country h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin:0 0 .25rem}
.country p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.country .more{margin-top:.9rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;color:var(--gold-700);font-weight:650;font-size:.9rem}
.country .more svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.country:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.country .ribbon{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;z-index:2}

/* Cyprus highlight card */
.cyprus-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1a33,#1b3358);color:#c9d4e8;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.18fr .82fr;isolation:isolate}
@media(max-width:820px){.cyprus-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cyprus-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:radial-gradient(560px 340px at 100% 0,rgba(214,190,127,.26),transparent 60%)}
.cyprus-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:.4;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1.4px);background-size:24px 24px;-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 86% 28%,#000,transparent 70%);mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 86% 28%,#000,transparent 70%)}
.cc-body{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,54px)}
.cc-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#231905;background:var(--gold-grad);padding:.4rem .85rem;border-radius:var(--pill)}
.cc-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin:1.1rem 0 .2rem}
.cc-flag{width:58px;height:39px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);flex:none}
.cyprus-card h2,.cyprus-card h3{color:#fff;margin:0}
.cyprus-card h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.8vw,2.4rem)}
.cyprus-card p{color:#aebbd4;margin:.9rem 0 0;max-width:46ch}
.cc-points{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:1.3rem 0 1.5rem}
.cc-points .pill{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#dbe4f3;font-size:.82rem}
.cc-cta{display:flex;gap:.7rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cc-visual{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:1.4rem;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
@media(max-width:820px){.cc-visual{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:0 1.4rem 1.6rem}}
.cc-visual svg{width:min(280px,80%);height:auto;overflow:visible}

/* premium fallback gallery card (success stories) */
.sample-card .media-wide{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#0a1a33,#102545)}

/* page-hero subtle destination route accent */
.hero-route{position:absolute;right:5%;top:24%;width:min(300px,34vw);opacity:.55;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.hero-route .route{stroke-dasharray:5 7;animation:routeFlow 2.6s linear infinite}
.hero-route .pin{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:pinPulse 2.8s var(--ease) infinite}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero-route{display:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-route .route,.hero-route .pin{animation:none}}

/* ============================================================
   v2.4 — hero composition + dark-surface emphasis fixes
   ============================================================ */
/* bold/emphasis text must stay legible on dark surfaces */
.hero strong,.page-hero strong,.bg-navy strong,.cta-band strong,.cyprus-card strong{color:#fff}
.hero .lead strong{color:#fff;font-weight:600}

/* clean, contained hero portrait box (no clipped frame/seal) */
.hero-visual{padding:0}
.hero-visual::before{content:none}
.hero-seal{top:-14px;right:8px;left:auto;z-index:3}
.hero-card{left:16px;right:auto;bottom:16px;z-index:3;transform:none;max-width:230px}
@media(max-width:600px){.hero-card,.hero-seal{display:none}}

/* premium real-office gallery */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(14px,1.7vw,22px)}
.gallery figure{position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-2);border:1px solid var(--line);aspect-ratio:16/11}
.gallery figure::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:var(--r-lg);pointer-events:none}
.gallery img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.gallery figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.gallery figcaption{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;padding:1.2rem 1.1rem .85rem;background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(6,18,42,.86));color:#fff;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.01em}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gallery figure:hover img{transform:none}}

/* ============================================================
   v2.5 — per-image focal points (subject always kept visible)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-frame img,.media-tall img,img[src*="director.jpg"]{object-position:50% 24%}   /* director portrait — face kept high, elegant crop */
img[src*="director-desk.jpg"]{object-position:50% 45%}                               /* main desk — director + desk kept */
img[src*="office-reception.jpg"]{object-position:50% 40%}                            /* reception — counter + certifications kept */
img[src*="storefront.jpg"]{object-position:50% 50%}                                  /* storefront signboard — centred */

/* ============================================================
   v2.7 — premium destination cards with landmark icons
   ============================================================ */
.dest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2vw,26px)}
@media(max-width:1080px){.dest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.dest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:460px){.dest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.dest-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-1);transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t),border-color var(--t)}
.dest-card::before{content:"";position:absolute}
.dest-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);border-color:var(--gold-300)}
.dest-ico{position:relative;height:118px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ivory-2),#fff);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background var(--t)}
.dest-card:hover .dest-ico{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold-100),#fff)}
.dest-ico .lm{width:54px;height:54px;color:var(--navy-800);transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease)}
.dest-card:hover .dest-ico .lm{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.06)}
.dest-flag{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;width:30px;height:22px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(10,26,51,.2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.dest-body{padding:1.2rem 1.3rem 1.35rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.dest-body h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:0 0 .4rem}
.dest-body p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1.1rem;line-height:1.55}
.dest-cta{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-weight:650;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--gold-700);background:var(--gold-050);border:1px solid var(--gold-200);padding:.5rem .95rem;border-radius:var(--pill);transition:background var(--t),color var(--t),border-color var(--t),transform var(--t-fast)}
.dest-cta svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.dest-card:hover .dest-cta{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy-800)}
.dest-card:hover .dest-cta svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* Google reviews button */
.btn-google{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;min-height:52px;padding:0 1.5rem;border-radius:var(--r-btn);background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;box-shadow:var(--sh-1);transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t),border-color var(--t)}
.btn-google:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-2);border-color:var(--gold-300)}
.btn-google svg{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none}
.btn-google .stars{color:var(--gold-500);display:inline-flex;gap:.05rem}
.btn-google .stars svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.bg-navy .btn-google,.cta-band .btn-google{background:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}

/* scroll-to-top (added to floats stack) */
.float-top{background:var(--navy-800);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:scale(.7);transition:opacity var(--t),transform var(--t) var(--ease),background var(--t)}
.float-top.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.float-top:hover{background:var(--navy-700)}
.float-top svg{width:22px;height:22px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.float-top{transition:opacity .2s}}

/* Recent visa approvals — trust metric cards */
.visa-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2vw,24px)}
@media(max-width:900px){.visa-metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.visa-metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.metric{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-1);padding:1.6rem 1.3rem;text-align:center;transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t),border-color var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.metric::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--gold-grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t) var(--ease)}
.metric:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);border-color:var(--gold-300)}
.metric:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.metric img{width:48px;height:36px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:5px;margin:0 auto .9rem;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(10,26,51,.16);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.metric .mnum{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);line-height:1;color:transparent;background:var(--gold-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.metric .mlbl{margin-top:.4rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800)}
.metric .msub{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.15rem}

/* ============================================================
   v2.6 — cleaner, symmetric premium image frames
   (replace offset frame with a crisp gold-ringed box)
   ============================================================ */
.framed::before{content:none}
.framed{border-radius:var(--r-lg)}
.framed .media{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--gold-300), var(--sh-3)}
@media(max-width:880px){.framed::before{content:none}}