/* ==========================================================================
   RED CHILLI TRAVEL — MASTER DESIGN SYSTEM & THEME CSS
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors */
  --rct-primary: #C62828;
  --rct-primary-dark: #9B1B1B;
  --rct-primary-light: #E53935;
  --rct-primary-soft: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.08);

  --rct-secondary: #0A192F;
  --rct-secondary-dark: #071221;
  --rct-secondary-light: #162C4E;

  --rct-accent: #D4AF37;
  --rct-accent-light: #F3DC82;
  --rct-accent-soft: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);

  --rct-bg-light: #FAF8F5;
  --rct-bg-soft: #F1F5F9;
  --rct-white: #FFFFFF;

  --rct-text: #1E293B;
  --rct-text-muted: #64748B;
  --rct-text-light: #94A3B8;

  --rct-border: #E2E8F0;
  --rct-border-focus: #C62828;

  --rct-success: #10B981;
  --rct-danger: #EF4444;
  --rct-warning: #F59E0B;

  /* Typography */
  --rct-font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --rct-font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --rct-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --rct-shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(20, 40, 63, 0.05);
  --rct-shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(20, 40, 63, 0.06);
  --rct-shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 40, 63, 0.09);
  --rct-shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(20, 40, 63, 0.12);
  --rct-shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px rgba(20, 40, 63, 0.16);

  /* Radius */
  --rct-radius-sm: 6px;
  --rct-radius-md: 10px;
  --rct-radius-lg: 16px;
  --rct-radius-xl: 24px;
  --rct-radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout */
  --rct-container-max: 1240px;
  --rct-header-height: 84px;
  --rct-topbar-height: 40px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-light);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary-dark);
}

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

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessibility Focus */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--rct-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.rct-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--rct-container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.rct-section-soft {
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-soft);
}

.rct-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.rct-badge-subtitle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  background-color: var(--rct-primary-soft);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-section-header p {
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Buttons */
.rct-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.rct-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--rct-primary);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.3);
}

.rct-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--rct-primary-dark);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.4);
}

.rct-btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--rct-secondary);
  color: var(--rct-white);
}

.rct-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--rct-secondary-dark);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rct-btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--rct-accent);
  color: var(--rct-secondary-dark);
}

.rct-btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--rct-accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rct-btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--rct-border);
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  background-color: var(--rct-primary-soft);
}

.rct-btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.rct-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rct-btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

.rct-btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.rct-btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR & NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-topbar {
  background-color: #071221;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.rct-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-topbar-left,
.rct-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.rct-topbar-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.rct-topbar-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rct-topbar-currency-hint {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rct-topbar a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-topbar a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-accent);
}

.rct-topbar-support-badge {
  color: #38BDF8 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.rct-live-pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: rctPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes rctPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERT LUXURY HEADER & MASTER NAVIGATION REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85) !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 990 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.rct-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95) !important;
}

.rct-navbar {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  height: 84px !important;
  gap: 1.25rem !important;
  transition: height 0.3s ease !important;
}

.rct-header.is-scrolled .rct-navbar {
  height: 72px !important;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.rct-logo {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.rct-logo-img {
  height: 48px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, height 0.3s ease !important;
}

.rct-header.is-scrolled .rct-logo-img {
  height: 42px !important;
}

.rct-logo:hover .rct-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02) !important;
}

.rct-footer-logo .rct-logo-img-footer {
  height: 52px !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
}

/* Primary Navigation Menu List - Refined Spacing & Alignment */
ul.rct-nav-menu,
.rct-nav-menu {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  /* Elegant pill spacing */
}

/* Navigation Items */
ul.rct-nav-menu>li,
.rct-nav-menu>li,
.rct-nav-item {
  position: relative !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Navigation Links - Elite Luxury Typography & State Styling */
ul.rct-nav-menu>li>a,
.rct-nav-menu>li>a,
.rct-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading, "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  /* Deep luxury navy slate */
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.95rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Dropdown Parent Chevron Micro-Indicator */
ul.rct-nav-menu>li.menu-item-has-children>a {
  padding-right: 1.7rem !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu>li.menu-item-has-children>a::before {
  content: "▾" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 0.65rem !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu>li.menu-item-has-children:hover>a::before {
  transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  color: var(--rct-primary, #DC2626) !important;
}

/* Centered Animated Red Line Indicator */
ul.rct-nav-menu>li>a::after,
.rct-nav-link::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0px !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 2.5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC2626 0%, #B91C1C 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Hover & Active States with Tactile Feedback */
ul.rct-nav-menu>li>a:hover,
.rct-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary, #DC2626) !important;
  background-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.05) !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu>li>a:hover::after,
.rct-nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 24px !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu>li.current-menu-item>a,
ul.rct-nav-menu>li.current_page_item>a,
.rct-nav-item.current-menu-item>.rct-nav-link {
  color: var(--rct-primary, #DC2626) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.06) !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu>li.current-menu-item>a::after,
ul.rct-nav-menu>li.current_page_item>a::after,
.rct-nav-item.current-menu-item>.rct-nav-link::after {
  width: 28px !important;
}

/* Submenu / Dropdown Styling - Luxury Floating Surface */
ul.rct-nav-menu ul.sub-menu,
.rct-dropdown {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: calc(100% + 6px) !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  min-width: 240px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0.6rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transform: translateY(10px) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu li:hover>ul.sub-menu,
.rct-nav-item:hover>.rct-dropdown {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu ul.sub-menu li,
.rct-dropdown li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu ul.sub-menu li a,
.rct-dropdown a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.885rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu ul.sub-menu li a::after,
.rct-dropdown a::after,
ul.rct-nav-menu ul.sub-menu li a::before,
.rct-dropdown a::before {
  display: none !important;
}

ul.rct-nav-menu ul.sub-menu li a:hover,
.rct-dropdown a:hover {
  background-color: #FFF5F5 !important;
  color: var(--rct-primary, #DC2626) !important;
  padding-left: 1.15rem !important;
}

/* Header CTA Actions Container */
.rct-nav-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Header Quote Pill Button - Luxury Gradient with Shimmer & Micro-Animation */
.rct-btn-header-quote {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #DC2626 50%, #B91C1C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.55rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading, "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.rct-btn-header-quote::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -75% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent) !important;
  transform: skewX(-20deg) !important;
  transition: left 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.rct-btn-header-quote:hover::before {
  left: 135% !important;
}

.rct-btn-header-quote .rct-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}

.rct-btn-header-quote:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.48), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #EF4444 50%, #DC2626 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.rct-btn-header-quote:hover .rct-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.rct-btn-header-quote:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger - Modern 3 Bar Icon */
.rct-menu-toggle {
  display: none !important;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.rct-menu-toggle span {
  display: block !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background-color: #0F172A !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.rct-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.rct-menu-toggle:hover span {
  background-color: var(--rct-primary, #DC2626) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  ul.rct-nav-menu,
  .rct-nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .rct-menu-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-WIDTH HERO BANNER & EDGE-TO-EDGE EXPANSION
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-element-sec_hero,
.elementor-section.elementor-section-full_width {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.elementor-element-sec_hero>.elementor-container,
.elementor-section.elementor-section-full_width>.elementor-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

.elementor-element-sec_hero .elementor-column-gap-default>.elementor-column>.elementor-element-populated,
.elementor-element-sec_hero .elementor-column-gap-no>.elementor-column>.elementor-element-populated {
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.rct-hero-section {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 6.5rem 1.5rem 0 1.5rem !important;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  color: #FFF;
  text-align: center;
}

.rct-hero-inner-container {
  max-width: 980px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.rct-hero-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.rct-hero-stars {
  color: #FBBF24;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.rct-hero-badge-text {
  color: #FFF3D6;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rct-hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.rct-hero-subtitle {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.rct-hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.rct-hero-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C62828 0%, #E53935 100%) !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem 2.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.45);
  border: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.rct-hero-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.55);
  color: #FFF !important;
}

.rct-hero-btn-secondary,
.rct-btn-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem 2.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.rct-hero-btn-secondary:hover,
.rct-btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.rct-hero-guarantees-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-guarantee-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F1F5F9;
}

.rct-guarantee-check {
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.rct-hero-guest-proof {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rct-guest-flags {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.rct-hero-accreditations-strip {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.rct-accreditations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-accred-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  justify-content: center;
}

.rct-accred-icon {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rct-accred-text {
  text-align: left;
}

.rct-accred-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.rct-accred-text small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .rct-accreditations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .rct-accreditations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPANY INTRODUCTION SECTION (SEO OPTIMIZED & LUXURY STORYTELLING)
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-intro-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--rct-white);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-intro-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-intro-header {
  text-align: left;
}

.rct-badge-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--rct-accent-soft);
  color: #B48624;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rct-intro-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.rct-intro-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.rct-intro-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rct-intro-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rct-intro-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.rct-pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--rct-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.rct-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--rct-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
}

.rct-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.rct-pillar-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-pillar-info p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rct-intro-stats {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.rct-stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-stat-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .rct-intro-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .rct-intro-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .rct-intro-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN LUXURY TOUR CARD COMPONENT (FOREIGN TOURIST CONVERSION)
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-tour-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.rct-tour-card {
  background-color: var(--rct-white);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.rct-tour-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.28);
}

.rct-tour-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 245px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--rct-secondary-dark);
}

.rct-card-img-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

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

.rct-tour-card:hover .rct-tour-thumb-img,
.rct-tour-card:hover .rct-tour-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.rct-thumb-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.1) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rct-card-badge-top-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-card-badge-top-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-tour-badge-days {
  background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.rct-tour-badge-style {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.95);
  color: #071221;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.rct-tour-badge-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C62828, #E53935);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.rct-tour-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.rct-tour-card-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-tour-card-destinations {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rct-badge-subtle-private {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B48624;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.rct-tour-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.rct-tour-card-title a {
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-tour-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

/* Signature Value Inclusions Spec Bar */
.rct-tour-inclusions-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.35rem !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-items: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.rct-tour-card:hover .rct-tour-inclusions-strip,
.rct-tour-inclusions-strip:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.rct-inclusion-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.32rem !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  cursor: default !important;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease !important;
}

.rct-inclusion-icon-badge {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

.rct-icon-car {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF1F2 0%, #FFE4E6 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.25) !important;
}

.rct-icon-hotel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28) !important;
}

.rct-icon-guide {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #DCFCE7 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.28) !important;
}

.rct-inclusion-item:hover .rct-inclusion-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

.rct-inclusion-label {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading, "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.8vw, 0.735rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  word-break: keep-all !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.rct-inclusion-item:hover .rct-inclusion-label {
  color: var(--rct-primary, #DC2626) !important;
}

.rct-inclusion-divider {
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #CBD5E1 30%, #CBD5E1 70%, transparent) !important;
  opacity: 0.7 !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-tour-card-highlights {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-tour-card-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rct-tour-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 0.55rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading, "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.835rem !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  border-radius: 9px !important;
  padding: 0.72rem 0.45rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  word-break: keep-all !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn span {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  word-break: keep-all !important;
}

/* Secondary Button: Itinerary (Crisp Luxury Pill) */
.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-details {
  flex: 0 0 38% !important;
  max-width: 38% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  padding-left: 0.35rem !important;
  padding-right: 0.35rem !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-details:hover {
  background: #0F172A !important;
  border-color: #0F172A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-details:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
}

/* Primary Conversion CTA: Request Quote (Irresistible & High-Converting Magnet) */
.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote {
  flex: 1 1 62% !important;
  max-width: 62% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #DC2626 48%, #991B1B 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.34), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding-left: 0.45rem !important;
  padding-right: 0.45rem !important;
}

/* Luxury Light Shimmer Sweep Animation */
.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -85% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent) !important;
  transform: skewX(-20deg) !important;
  transition: left 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote:hover::before {
  left: 140% !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #EF4444 48%, #DC2626 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.015) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.48), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote .rct-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote:hover .rct-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 340px) {
  .rct-tour-card-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-details,
  .rct-tour-card-actions .rct-btn-quote {
    flex: 1 1 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Concierge Button Animation */
.rct-floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.rct-floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE TOUR DETAIL PAGE (TWO-COLUMN ARCHITECTURE & STICKY FORM)
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-tour-header {
  background-color: var(--rct-secondary-dark);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.rct-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rct-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.rct-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-accent);
}

.rct-breadcrumbs span.sep {
  margin: 0 0.4rem;
}

.rct-tour-title {
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rct-tour-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F1F5F9;
}

.rct-meta-pill.accent {
  background-color: var(--rct-accent);
  color: var(--rct-secondary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Two-column Main Row */
.rct-tour-layout-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  /* Crucial for native sticky positioning */
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Main / Left Column: 65% Complete Tour Details */
.rct-tour-content-col {
  flex: 0 0 calc(65% - 1.25rem);
  max-width: calc(65% - 1.25rem);
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Right Column: 35% Sticky Inquiry Form Container */
.rct-tour-sidebar-col {
  flex: 0 0 calc(35% - 1.25rem);
  max-width: calc(35% - 1.25rem);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--rct-header-height) + 20px);
  z-index: 80;
}

/* Sticky Box with Internal Scroll Protection for Smaller Displays */
.rct-sticky-quote-box {
  background-color: var(--rct-white);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--rct-header-height) - 40px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--rct-primary-light) var(--rct-bg-soft);
}

.rct-sticky-quote-box::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.rct-sticky-quote-box::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
}

.rct-sticky-quote-box::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--rct-primary-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.rct-sticky-quote-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rct-primary-soft);
}

.rct-sticky-quote-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-sticky-quote-header p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rct-tour-gallery {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-md);
}

.rct-tour-gallery-main {
  height: 420px;
  background-color: #000;
}

.rct-tour-gallery-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.rct-tour-section-block {
  background-color: var(--rct-white);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.rct-tour-section-block h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-tour-section-block h2::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 1.35rem;
  background-color: var(--rct-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Highlights Grid */
.rct-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.rct-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-light);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--rct-accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rct-highlight-icon {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Itinerary Accordion */
.rct-itinerary-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.rct-itinerary-day {
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.rct-itinerary-day.is-active {
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-itinerary-day-header {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.rct-itinerary-day.is-active .rct-itinerary-day-header {
  background-color: var(--rct-primary-soft);
}

.rct-itinerary-day-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.rct-day-badge {
  background-color: var(--rct-secondary);
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-sm);
}

.rct-itinerary-day.is-active .rct-day-badge {
  background-color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-day-heading {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-itinerary-toggle-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.rct-itinerary-day.is-active .rct-itinerary-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-itinerary-day-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--rct-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  display: none;
}

.rct-itinerary-day.is-active .rct-itinerary-day-content {
  display: block;
}

.rct-itinerary-meta-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-itinerary-tag {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-light);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-sm);
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
}

.rct-itinerary-tag strong {
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

/* Inclusions & Exclusions Grid */
.rct-inc-exc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.rct-inc-box,
.rct-exc-box {
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 4px solid transparent;
}

.rct-inc-box {
  border-color: var(--rct-success);
}

.rct-exc-box {
  border-color: var(--rct-danger);
}

.rct-inc-box h3,
.rct-exc-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-inc-box li,
.rct-exc-box li {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-inc-box li::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: var(--rct-success);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.rct-exc-box li::before {
  content: "✖";
  color: var(--rct-danger);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Tour FAQs Accordion */
.rct-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-faq-answer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--rct-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  display: none;
}

.rct-faq-item.is-active .rct-faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Related Tours Section (Outside the sticky content row) */
.rct-related-tours-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  clear: both;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORM COMPONENTS (INQUIRY / QUOTATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.rct-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-body);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  background-color: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.rct-form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.12);
}

textarea.rct-form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 85px;
}

.rct-form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rct-form-checkbox input {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.rct-form-msg {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: none;
}

.rct-form-msg.success {
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  display: block;
}

.rct-form-msg.error {
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE BOTTOM FIXED ACTION BAR & DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-mobile-quote-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem !important;
  padding-bottom: calc(0.65rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  z-index: 995 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.rct-mobile-quote-bar-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  max-width: 520px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.rct-mobile-bar-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading, "Inter", sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  word-break: keep-all !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  border: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.rct-bar-btn-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #DC2626 50%, #B71C1C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4) !important;
}

.rct-bar-btn-quote:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BE123C 0%, #B91C1C 50%, #991B1B 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.55) !important;
}

.rct-bar-btn-quote:active {
  transform: scale(0.98) !important;
}

.rct-mobile-bar-btn .rct-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.rct-bar-btn-quote:hover .rct-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* Mobile Drawer Modal */
.rct-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(12, 26, 43, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1100;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.rct-drawer-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.rct-quote-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  max-height: 88vh;
  background-color: var(--rct-white);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-xl) var(--rct-radius-xl) 0 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  z-index: 1200;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.rct-quote-drawer.is-active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.rct-drawer-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-footer {
  background-color: var(--rct-secondary-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--rct-primary);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.rct-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.rct-footer h4 {
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-footer h4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--rct-accent);
}

.rct-footer p {
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.rct-footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.rct-footer-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.rct-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-accent);
  padding-left: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
}

.rct-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.rct-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #FFF;
}

/* Floating Actions Vertical Stack (Chatbot & WhatsApp strictly Up & Down) */
.rct-floating-actions-stack {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 24px !important;
  right: 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  z-index: 1060 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.rct-floating-actions-stack .rct-floating-chatbot-btn,
.rct-floating-actions-stack #rct-chatbot-toggle-btn,
.rct-floating-actions-stack .rct-floating-whatsapp {
  position: relative !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  left: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Standalone Floating WhatsApp Button (Fallback) */
.rct-floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background-color: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.rct-floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERT INNER PAGES DESIGN SYSTEM (SEO & CONVERSION ENHANCEMENTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.rct-page-hero {
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 4.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFF;
  position: relative;
}

.rct-page-hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.rct-page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  color: #FFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.rct-page-hero-subtitle {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.rct-hero-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #F3DC82;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

/* Editorial & Story Grid */
.rct-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-lead-para {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rct-quote-box {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--rct-accent);
  background: var(--rct-bg-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.rct-quote-box blockquote {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-quote-box cite {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-style: normal;
}

.rct-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid #FFF;
}

.rct-frame-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.rct-frame-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.rct-frame-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rct-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.rct-frame-badge span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Trust Pillars Grid */
.rct-pillars-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.rct-pillar-box {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.rct-pillar-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--rct-accent);
}

.rct-pillar-box-icon {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.rct-pillar-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.rct-pillar-box p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Accreditations Ticker Card */
.rct-accred-banner-card {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-md);
}

.rct-accred-banner-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

.rct-accred-banner-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.rct-accred-banner-header p {
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.rct-accred-items-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-accred-box {
  background: var(--rct-bg-light);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.rct-accred-symbol {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-accred-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rct-accred-box small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Guarantees Grid (Why Choose Us) */
.rct-guarantees-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.rct-guarantee-card {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.rct-guarantee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-guarantee-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rct-guarantee-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-guarantee-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Side-by-Side Comparison Table */
.rct-comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-md);
}

.rct-comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.rct-comparison-table th,
.rct-comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.rct-comparison-table th {
  background: #0A192F;
  color: #FFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.rct-comparison-table .highlight-col {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--rct-accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--rct-accent);
}

.rct-comparison-table thead .highlight-col {
  background: #C62828 !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border-color: #C62828 !important;
}

/* Testimonial Review Cards */
.rct-reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.rct-review-card {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
}

.rct-review-stars {
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-review-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-reviewer-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-reviewer-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
}

/* 4-Step Customized Tours Grid */
.rct-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.rct-step-card {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.rct-step-number {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.18);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.rct-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Signature Experiences Grid */
.rct-experiences-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.rct-experience-card {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
}

.rct-experience-thumb {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-experience-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.rct-experience-card:hover .rct-experience-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.rct-experience-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-experience-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-experience-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Items */
.rct-faq-item {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.rct-faq-item[open] {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--rct-accent);
}

.rct-faq-question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.rct-faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.rct-faq-toggle {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.rct-faq-item[open] .rct-faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.rct-faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.rct-faq-answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .rct-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Tour Categories Card Hover & Animations */
.rct-cat-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.rct-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.rct-cat-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Policy Content Cards */
.rct-policy-content-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.rct-policy-content-card h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--rct-accent);
}

/* Form Control Focus Enhancements */
.rct-form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--rct-primary) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Universal Form Status Alert Messages */
.rct-form-msg {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: rctFadeIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.rct-form-msg.success {
  display: block !important;
  background-color: #F0FDF4 !important;
  color: #166534 !important;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0 !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #16A34A !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.rct-form-msg.error {
  display: block !important;
  background-color: #FEF2F2 !important;
  color: #991B1B !important;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #DC2626 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.rct-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border-top-color: #FFFFFF;
  animation: rctSpin 0.75s linear infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

@keyframes rctSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes rctFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RED CHILLI TRAVEL — EDITORIAL TRAVEL JOURNAL & BLOG DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Reading Progress Bar */
.rct-reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rct-primary), var(--rct-accent), #F59E0B);
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.5);
}

/* 2. Condé Nast Luxury Magazine Design System */
.rct-magazine-wrapper {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* 2. Minimalist Condé Nast Magazine Masthead */
.rct-masthead-minimal {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.rct-masthead-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-masthead-breadcrumbs {
  margin: 0;
}

.rct-masthead-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-masthead-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-masthead-breadcrumbs .rct-breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0 0.45rem;
}

.rct-masthead-breadcrumbs span {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.rct-masthead-search-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-minimal-search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem 0.35rem 1rem;
  width: 250px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.rct-minimal-search-form:focus-within {
  width: 320px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.12);
}

.rct-minimal-search-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-minimal-search-input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-family: inherit;
  width: 100%;
}

.rct-minimal-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.rct-masthead-branding {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
}

.rct-masthead-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-masthead-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.rct-masthead-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Integrated Category Navigation */
.rct-masthead-nav-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.rct-masthead-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
}

.rct-masthead-pills-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* 3. Signature Hero Bento Grid */
.rct-magazine-bento-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
}

.rct-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Bento: Large Cover Card */
.rct-bento-cover-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.rct-bento-cover-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.rct-bento-cover-bg-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
}

.rct-bento-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rct-bento-cover-card:hover .rct-bento-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.rct-bento-cover-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 40%, rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.94) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rct-bento-cover-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.rct-bento-badge-star {
  background: var(--rct-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.4);
}

.rct-bento-badge-cat {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FEF08A;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.25);
}

.rct-bento-cover-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.rct-bento-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-bento-verified {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  color: #34D399;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.rct-meta-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.rct-bento-cover-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.7vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rct-bento-cover-title a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-bento-cover-title a:hover {
  color: #FCD34D;
}

.rct-bento-cover-excerpt {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.rct-bento-cover-actions .rct-btn {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.45);
}

/* Right Bento: 2 Stacked Cards */
.rct-bento-side-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-bento-side-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  flex: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.rct-bento-side-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.25);
}

.rct-bento-side-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 130px;
}

.rct-bento-side-media a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.rct-bento-side-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rct-bento-side-card:hover .rct-bento-side-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.rct-bento-mini-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.65rem;
  left: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FEF08A;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.rct-bento-side-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.rct-bento-side-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-bento-verified-mini {
  color: #059669;
}

.rct-bento-side-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-bento-side-title a {
  color: #111827;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-bento-side-title a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-bento-side-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.rct-bento-side-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 4. Docked Category Filter Bar */
.rct-magazine-filter-bar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.rct-m-filter-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.rct-m-filter-pills-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.rct-m-filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-m-filter-pill:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.rct-m-filter-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--rct-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.3);
}

.rct-m-filter-count {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.rct-m-filter-pill.is-active .rct-m-filter-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 5. Spacious 3-Column Luxury Magazine Grid */
.rct-magazine-stream-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
}

.rct-m-section-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-m-title-group h2 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-m-count-pill {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B8860B;
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.rct-magazine-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

/* Editorial Magazine Card */
.rct-magazine-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.rct-magazine-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.25);
}

.rct-m-card-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 62.5%; /* 16:10 ratio */
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0F172A;
}

.rct-m-card-thumb-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
}

.rct-m-card-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rct-magazine-card:hover .rct-m-card-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.rct-m-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 65%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rct-m-badge-top-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.rct-m-cat-badge {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FEF08A;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.2);
}

.rct-m-badge-top-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.rct-m-time-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.rct-m-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.65rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.rct-m-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-m-verified-tag {
  color: #059669;
}

.rct-m-card-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.38;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-m-card-title a {
  color: #111827;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-magazine-card:hover .rct-m-card-title a {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-m-card-excerpt {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-m-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-m-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-magazine-card:hover .rct-m-read-link .rct-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.rct-m-edition-tag {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 6. Magazine Editorial Intermezzo (Bespoke Travel) */
.rct-magazine-intermezzo-section {
  padding: 1rem 0 4rem;
}

.rct-magazine-intermezzo-card {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #162C4E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-intermezzo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rct-intermezzo-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FCD34D;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-magazine-intermezzo-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 850px;
}

.rct-magazine-intermezzo-card p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.rct-intermezzo-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.rct-intermezzo-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.rct-intermezzo-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.rct-intermezzo-trust-item span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* 7. Connected Signature Tour Packages Deck */
.rct-magazine-tours-section {
  padding: 1rem 0 4rem;
}

.rct-m-header-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-m-header-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.rct-connected-tours-deck {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.rct-connected-tour-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.rct-connected-tour-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.rct-c-tour-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0F172A;
}

.rct-c-tour-thumb-wrap a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.rct-c-tour-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rct-connected-tour-card:hover .rct-c-tour-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.rct-c-tour-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FEF08A;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.25);
}

.rct-c-tour-body {
  padding: 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.rct-c-tour-tier {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.rct-c-tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B8860B;
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.rct-c-tour-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-c-tour-title a {
  color: #111827;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-connected-tour-card:hover .rct-c-tour-title a {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-c-tour-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.rct-c-tour-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.rct-c-tour-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* 8. VIP Travel Circle Card */
.rct-magazine-vip-section {
  padding: 1rem 0 5rem;
}

.rct-magazine-vip-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111827 0%, #1F2937 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.rct-vip-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FCD34D;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.rct-vip-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.45rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rct-vip-left p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.rct-vip-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-vip-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.rct-vip-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: #FCD34D;
}

.rct-vip-guarantees {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* 9. Single Article Reading Page Layout */
.rct-article-header {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  background: var(--rct-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-container-narrow {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.rct-article-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rct-badge-cat-link {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--rct-primary-soft);
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.rct-badge-cat-link:hover {
  background: var(--rct-primary);
  color: var(--rct-white);
}

.rct-badge-read-time {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.rct-article-title {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-article-author-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-author-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-author-chip-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-author-chip-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-author-chip-text small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
}

.rct-article-date-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
}

.rct-verified-badge {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.rct-article-hero-media {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-lg);
  max-height: 520px;
}

.rct-article-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.rct-article-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.rct-article-main-col {
  background: var(--rct-white);
  padding: 3.5rem 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  box-shadow: var(--rct-shadow-sm);
}

/* Table of Contents */
.rct-toc-box {
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.rct-toc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--rct-font-heading);
}

.rct-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.rct-toc-list li a {
  color: var(--rct-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.rct-toc-list li a::before {
  content: '▸';
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.rct-toc-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Long-Form Article Typography */
.rct-article-rich-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #2D3748;
}

.rct-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.rct-lead-paragraph::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 0.85;
  float: left;
  margin: 0.15rem 0.65rem 0 0;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.rct-article-rich-text h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 2.75rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rct-bg-soft);
  position: relative;
}

.rct-article-rich-text h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-article-rich-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.rct-article-rich-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rct-article-rich-text ul,
.rct-article-rich-text ol {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
}

.rct-article-rich-text li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* Key Takeaways Box */
.rct-article-key-takeaways {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--rct-accent);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.rct-takeaway-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #92400E;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-article-key-takeaways ul {
  margin: 0 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: #78350F;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Callout Boxes */
.rct-article-callout-box {
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
}

.rct-callout-tip {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-left: 5px solid #16A34A;
}

.rct-callout-tip .rct-callout-title {
  color: #15803D;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-callout-warning {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  border-left: 5px solid #DC2626;
}

.rct-callout-warning .rct-callout-title {
  color: #B91C1C;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-article-callout-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
}

/* Quote Banner */
.rct-article-quote-banner {
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--rct-primary);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--rct-radius-md) var(--rct-radius-md) 0;
}

.rct-article-quote-banner blockquote {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-article-quote-banner cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Tags Strip */
.rct-article-tags-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.rct-tags-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rct-tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  color: var(--rct-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.rct-tag-pill:hover {
  background: var(--rct-primary-soft);
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

/* Social Sharing */
.rct-social-share-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.rct-share-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
}

.rct-share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rct-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.rct-share-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rct-share-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFF;
}

.rct-share-fb {
  background: #1877F2;
  color: #FFF;
}

.rct-share-x {
  background: #0F1419;
  color: #FFF;
}

.rct-share-copy {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #1E293B;
}

/* Author Bio Box */
.rct-author-biography-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-bio-avatar-img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-bio-content-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.rct-bio-content-col p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Next / Prev Navigation */
.rct-article-prev-next-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-nav-box {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--rct-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-nav-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-nav-title {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rct-nav-title:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

/* Single Article Sticky Tour Widget */
.rct-featured-tour-card {
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}

.rct-f-tour-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
}

.rct-f-tour-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.rct-f-tour-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
}

.rct-f-tour-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--rct-white);
}

.rct-f-tour-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rct-f-tour-body h4 a {
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.rct-f-tour-body h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

.rct-f-tour-tier {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.rct-f-tier-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B8860B;
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.rct-f-tour-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--rct-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Quick Quote Box */
.rct-quick-quote-box {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.04) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 100%);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.3);
}

.rct-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rct-quick-quote-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.rct-quick-quote-box p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.rct-whatsapp-direct {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.rct-whatsapp-direct a {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #15803D;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Trending List in Article Sidebar */
.rct-trending-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.rct-trending-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.rct-tr-thumb {
  width: 70px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rct-tr-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.rct-tr-time {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}

.rct-tr-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
}

.rct-tr-content h4 a {
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.rct-tr-content h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-primary);
}

/* Pagination */
.rct-blog-pagination {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.rct-blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  background: var(--rct-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  color: var(--rct-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.rct-blog-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.rct-blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--rct-primary);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  border-color: var(--rct-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATCHY EDITORIAL BLOG ENHANCEMENTS (MAGAZINE GRADE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Trending Ticker Strip */
.rct-hero-trending-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.rct-hero-trending-strip::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.rct-trending-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-accent-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.rct-pulse-fire {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: rctPulseFlame 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes rctPulseFlame {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); }
}
.rct-trending-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.rct-trending-links a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.rct-trending-links a:hover {
  color: var(--rct-accent-light);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 2. Popular Search Tags Row */
.rct-popular-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}
.rct-pop-label {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.rct-pop-tag {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.rct-pop-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--rct-white);
}

/* 3. Visual Circuit & Theme Explorer Ribbon */
.rct-blog-visual-explorer {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
}
.rct-explorer-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.rct-explorer-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
.rct-explorer-header p {
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0;
}
.rct-explorer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.rct-explorer-card {
  background: var(--rct-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rct-explorer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}
.rct-exp-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.rct-explorer-card:hover .rct-exp-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(5deg);
}
.rct-exp-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.rct-exp-info span {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--rct-text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.rct-exp-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rct-primary);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.rct-explorer-card:hover .rct-exp-badge {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 4. Lead Cover Story Highlights */
.rct-lead-highlights-list {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--rct-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--rct-radius-md) var(--rct-radius-md) 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.rct-lead-hl-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 5. Blog Card Save Heart Button */
.rct-card-save-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.rct-card-save-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #FFF;
}
.rct-heart-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.rct-card-save-btn.is-saved .rct-heart-icon {
  color: #DC2626;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* 6. Author Card WhatsApp Trigger */
.rct-author-cta-row {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rct-border);
}
.rct-btn-whatsapp-sm {
  background: #25D366 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.rct-btn-whatsapp-sm:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

/* 7. Season & Weather Advisory Widget */
.rct-season-advisory-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #E0F2FE 100%);
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.rct-season-status-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.rct-season-pill {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
}
.rct-season-pill.is-peak {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #86EFAC;
}
.rct-temp-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0369A1;
}
.rct-season-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.rct-season-tip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 3px solid #0284C7;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.rct-season-tip strong {
  display: block;
  color: #0369A1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

/* 8. VIP Travel Circle Section (Magazine Bottom Banner) */
.rct-vip-circle-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071527 0%, #0F233D 50%, #162C4E 100%);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.rct-vip-circle-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.rct-vip-circle-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--rct-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.rct-vip-circle-content p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.rct-vip-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.rct-vip-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--rct-radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--rct-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.rct-vip-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--rct-accent);
}
.rct-vip-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}