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

    :root {
      --yellow: #F5C518;
      --yellow-hover: #e5b816;
      --black: #0a0a0a;
      --dark: #050505;
      --dark2: #111;
      --dark3: #1a1a1a;
      --white: #fff;
      --font-script: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
      --font: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font);
      background: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.88), rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.88)),
        url('images/aerial-view-beautiful-sky-road-top-mountains-with-green-jungle-nan-province-thailand.jpg') no-repeat center center fixed;
      background-size: cover;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    .container {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 40px;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR — exact match to design
   transparent bg, logo left, links center, buttons right
═══════════════════════════════ */
    nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 0 32px;
      height: 80px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95);
      height: 70px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .nav-toggle {
      display: none;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 8px;
      z-index: 2001;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
    }

    .nav-toggle span {
      display: block;
      width: 26px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--yellow);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Backdrop overlay */
    .mobile-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
      z-index: 1999;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    }
    .mobile-overlay.active {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: all;
    }

    /* Drawer */
    .mobile-menu {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: -340px;
      width: 300px;
      max-width: 88vw;
      height: 100vh;
      background: #0d0d0d;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      z-index: 2000;
      transition: right 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow-y: auto;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .mobile-menu.active {
      right: 0;
    }

    /* Drawer header */
    .mobile-menu-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 0 20px;
      height: 68px;
      background: #0d0d0d;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .mobile-menu-header .nav-logo img {
      height: 32px;
      filter: none;
    }

    .mobile-close {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 16px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: all 0.22s;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .mobile-close:hover {
      background: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.12);
      border-color: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    /* Nav links */
    .mobile-links {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 10px 0;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .mobile-links li {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .mobile-links a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 12px 20px;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
      border-left: 2px solid transparent;
      transition: all 0.22s;
      position: relative;
    }

    .mobile-links a::after {
      content: '›';
      position: absolute;
      right: 18px;
      font-size: 18px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      transition: color 0.22s, right 0.22s;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .mobile-links a:hover {
      background: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.05);
      color: #fff;
      border-left-color: var(--yellow);
    }

    .mobile-links a:hover::after {
      color: var(--yellow);
      right: 14px;
    }

    .mobile-links a.active {
      background: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.08);
      color: var(--yellow);
      border-left-color: var(--yellow);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .mobile-links a.active::after {
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    /* Divider */
    .mobile-nav-divider {
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      margin: 6px 20px 14px;
    }

    /* Auth buttons */
    .mobile-nav-btns {
      padding: 0 16px 28px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .mobile-btn-login {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px 0;
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: #000;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 900;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }

    .mobile-btn-login:hover {
      background: #e5b800;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.35);
    }

    .mobile-btn-register {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 11px 0;
      background: transparent;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }

    .mobile-btn-register:hover {
      border-color: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.45);
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    .category-panel {
      display: none;
    }

    .category-panel.active {
      display: block;
      animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
      }

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

    /* Permit Panel Styles */
    .permit-card {
      background: #080808;
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 46% 54%;
      min-height: 480px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .permit-img {
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .permit-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    .permit-content {
      padding: 50px 60px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #080808 0%, #111 100%);
      position: relative;
    }

    .permit-content h2 {
      font-size: 38px;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .permit-content p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      font-size: 13px;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .permit-divider {
      height: 1.2px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      width: 100%;
      margin: 25px 0;
    }

    .pricing-grid {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      padding: 25px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .price-box label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .price-box .val {
      font-size: 32px;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .btn-apply {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      padding: 16px 45px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 18px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      width: fit-content;
      margin: 0 auto;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.2);
    }

    .btn-apply:hover {
      background: var(--yellow-hover);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.3);
    }

    .express-strip {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 20px 28px;
      margin-top: 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .express-icon-box {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background: var(--yellow);
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 26px;
      color: #000;
    }

    .express-text {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .express-text h4 {
      font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      color: var(--white);
      text-align: left;
    }

    .express-text p {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      font-weight: 500;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .express-hr {
      flex: 1;
      height: 1.2px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .express-icon img {
      width: 75px;
      /* filter: invert(1); removed to fix double inversion */
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .nav-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
      height: 42px;
      width: auto;
      object-fit: contain;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.6px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover {
      color: var(--yellow);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .nav-btns {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Button styles matching design */
    .btn-nav-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      padding: 8px 24px;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    .btn-nav-outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--yellow);
      background: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.05);
    }

    .btn-nav-yellow {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      border: none;
      padding: 9px 28px;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.2);
    }

    .btn-nav-yellow:hover {
      background: var(--yellow-hover);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.3);
    }

    .nav-cart {
      position: relative;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--white);
      transition: all 0.3s;
      margin-right: 5px;
    }

    .nav-cart:hover {
      color: var(--yellow);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .nav-cart svg {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      stroke: currentColor;
    }

    .cart-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 5px;
      right: 5px;
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 800;
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
   HERO — full-height, mountain bg,
   text centered, yellow script title,
   3 tab pills at bottom
═══════════════════════════════ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 120px 40px 60px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: url('images/Sigiriya.webp') no-repeat center top/cover;
      background-attachment: fixed;
    }

    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 84%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
      z-index: 0;
    }


    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .hero-bg img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center top;
    }

    /* dark gradient overlay — heavier at bottom for card transition */
    .hero-bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
    }








    .hero-body {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 800px;
      width: 100%;
    }


    .hero-sub {
      font-family: var(--font-script);
      font-size: 26px;
      color: var(--yellow);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
      animation: fadeDown 0.7s ease both;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-script);
      font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 68px);
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.18;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      animation: fadeDown 0.85s ease 0.08s both;
    }

    .hero-title span {
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    .hero-desc {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 0 auto 36px;
      animation: fadeDown 0.95s ease 0.16s both;
    }

    /* TAB PILLS — 3 pills side by side, active = yellow bg */
    .hero-tabs {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 0;
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
      animation: fadeUp 0.95s ease 0.24s both;
    }

    .hero-tab {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      padding: 11px 26px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      text-transform: capitalize;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .hero-tab:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .hero-tab img {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .hero-tab.active {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
    }

    .hero-tab.active img {
      filter: brightness(0);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .hero-tab:hover:not(.active) {
      background: rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.18);
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    .search-container {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1050px;
      margin: 30px auto 0;
      animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.35s both;
    }

    .search-group {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 8px 10px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .search-group:last-of-type {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .search-label {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--yellow);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .search-input {
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      width: 100%;
      outline: none;
    }

    .search-input::placeholder {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-search {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      border: none;
      padding: 15px 30px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-search:hover {
      background: var(--yellow-hover);
      transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
   PROPERTY CARDS
   overlapping the hero bottom
═══════════════════════════════ */
    .cards-section {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      margin-top: 35px;
      padding: 0 40px 80px;
      background: none;
    }

    .cards-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 80%;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .card-img {
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    .card-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      display: block;
    }

    .card-img::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, transparent 40%);
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Rating & Heart Overlays */
    .card-top-left {
      position: absolute;
      top: 15px;
      left: 15px;
      z-index: 10;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .card-top-left img {
      width: 15px !important;
      height: 15px !important;
      filter: none !important;
      margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .rating-text {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .card-top-right {
      position: absolute;
      top: 15px;
      right: 15px;
      z-index: 10;
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .card-top-right:hover {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .card-top-right svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      stroke: var(--white);
      fill: none;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .card-top-right:hover svg {
      fill: #ff4d4d;
      stroke: #ff4d4d;
    }

    .card:hover .card-img img {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .card-body {
      padding: 20px;
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .card-name {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .card-desc {
      font-size: 11px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      font-weight: 400;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .card-amenities {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .amen {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 5px 12px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .amen:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .amen img {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      filter: invert(1);
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .btn-book {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      border: none;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .btn-book:hover {
      background: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .card-price {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: baseline;
      gap: 2px;
    }

    .card-price::before {
      content: '$';
      font-size: 0.8em;
      margin-right: 2px;
    }

    .card-price sub {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-weight: 600;
      vertical-align: baseline;
    }

    .card-stars {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3px;
    }

    .card-stars img {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════â•ÂÂ
   WHY CHOOSE US — white bg
 ══════════════════════════════â•Â */
    .why-about-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      background: url('images/aerial-view-beautiful-sky-road-top-mountains-with-green-jungle-nan-province-thailand.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
      background-attachment: fixed;
    }

    .why-about-wrapper::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .why-about-wrapper>section {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .why {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 120px 60px;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .why h2 {
      font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .why-sub {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.8;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto 60px;
    }

    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 40px;
      max-width: 1000px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .why-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 20px;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }

    .why-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    .why-icon-box {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      border-radius: 32px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 30px;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .why-item:hover .why-icon-box {
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(3deg);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.15);
    }

    .why-icon-box img {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
      filter: invert(1);
    }

    .why-item:hover .why-icon-box img {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
    }

    .why-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: -10px;
      right: -10px;
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      background: var(--yellow);
      border: 3px solid #111;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--black);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.4);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .why-item h4 {
      font-size: 19px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .why-item p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════â•ÂÂ
   ABOUT — white bg, overlapping images
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    .about {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 40px 60px 120px;
    }

    .about-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 80px;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 100px;
    }

    .about-text-col h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-script);
      font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .about-text-col p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 2;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    /* READ MORE — solid yellow, sharp, high letter-spacing */
    .btn-readmore {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      border: none;
      padding: 16px 40px;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .btn-readmore:hover {
      background: var(--black);
      color: var(--yellow);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 0 rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.2);
    }

    .about-img-col {
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 28px;
      padding-right: 28px;
    }

    .about-img-col.left-pad {
      padding-right: 0;
      padding-left: 28px;
      padding-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .about-img-main {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 3px;
      display: block;
      filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.8);
      transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .about-img-col:hover .about-img-main {
      transform: scale(1.05);
      filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.2);
    }


    .about-img-col.left-pad .about-img-main {
      width: 85%;
      margin-left: auto;
    }

    .about-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      right: 0;
      width: 54%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      border: 4px solid var(--yellow);
      border-radius: 3px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-overlay-left {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 50%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      border: 4px solid var(--yellow);
      border-radius: 3px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-overlay img,
    .about-overlay-left img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.8);
      transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .about-overlay:hover img,
    .about-overlay-left:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.2);
    }


    /* ══════════════════════════════â•ÂÂ
   GALLERY — 4 vertical strips
 ═══════════════â•Ââ•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•â•Â */
    .gallery {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      background: var(--black);
    }

    .gallery-strip {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .gallery-strip img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.8);
      transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      display: block;
    }

    .gallery-strip:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.15);
      filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.2);
    }

    .gallery-info {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 30px;
      z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, transparent 50%);
      transition: background 0.5s;
    }

    .gallery-strip:hover .gallery-info {
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .gallery-num {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--yellow);
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .gallery-label {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .gallery-caption {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }

    .gallery-strip:hover .gallery-caption {
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════â•ÂÂ
   DISCOVER SRI LANKA
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    .discover {
      position: relative;
      background: url('images/pexels-pserrol-1393996.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      padding: 120px 60px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .discover::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 80%, #000 100%);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .discover>* {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .discover-left h2 {
      font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 64px);
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--white);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .discover-left h2 span {
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    .discover-left p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      line-height: 2.1;
      max-width: 500px;
    }

    .discover-watch {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin: 30px 0 35px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .play-circle {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: transparent;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--white);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .play-circle:hover {
      background: var(--yellow);
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .play-circle svg {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      fill: var(--white);
      margin-left: 2px;
    }

    .play-circle:hover svg {
      fill: var(--black);
    }

    .watch-label {
      font-family: var(--font-script);
      font-size: 22px;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .discover-imgs {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 15px;
    }

    .disc-img {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 4px;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    /* disc-img first-child — overridden in UI improvements block below */

    .disc-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.8);
      transition: all 0.5s ease;
      display: block;
    }

    .disc-img:first-child {
      aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    }

    .disc-img:not(:first-child) {
      aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    }

    .disc-img:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
      filter: brightness(1);
    }

    .disc-play {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .disc-play-btn {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .disc-img:hover .disc-play-btn {
      background: var(--yellow);
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .disc-play-btn svg {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      fill: white;
      margin-left: 1.5px;
      transition: fill 0.3s;
    }

    .disc-img:hover .disc-play-btn svg {
      fill: var(--black);
    }

    /* =============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================= */
    .testimonials {
      position: relative;
      background: url('images/blackbg.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      padding: 120px 60px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .testimonials::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 20%);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .testimonials>* {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .testimonials h2 {
      font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .testimonials h2 span {
      color: var(--yellow);
    }

    .testi-sub {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      max-width: 550px;
      margin: 0 auto 60px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .testi-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 25px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .testi-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding: 30px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      text-align: left;
    }

    .testi-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .testi-head {
      display: flex;
      gap: 15px;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testi-av {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .testi-av img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .testi-name {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .testi-role {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--yellow);
      font-weight: 600;
      opacity: 0.8;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .testi-stars {
      display: flex;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .testi-stars img {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
    }

    .testi-text {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    .testi-nav {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .testi-btn {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .testi-btn:hover {
      background: var(--yellow);
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
    }

    .testi-btn svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }

    /* Footer social icon fix */
    .soc-btn {
      background: none;
      border: none;
      padding: 0;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .soc-btn:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .soc-btn img {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      filter: invert(1);
      line-height: 0;
      display: block;
    }

    .soc-btn:hover img {
      filter: invert(0) brightness(0);
    }

    /* =============================================
   CTA STRIP — yellow bg
   ============================================= */
    .cta-strip {
      background: var(--yellow);
      padding: 50px 80px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5C518 0%, #e5b816 100%);
    }

    .cta-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .cta-icon {
      width: 64px;
      height: 64px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-icon img {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      filter: contrast(1.2);
    }

    .cta-micro {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .cta-headline {
      font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--black);
      line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .cta-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .cta-call-wrap {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 15px;
    }

    .cta-call-circle {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--black);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .cta-call-circle img {
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }

    .cta-call-label {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .cta-call-num {
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--black);
    }

    .btn-contact {
      background: var(--black);
      color: var(--yellow);
      border: 1px solid var(--black);
      padding: 18px 36px;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-contact:hover {
      background: #333;
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: #333;
    }

    /* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
      gap: 50px;
      padding: 80px 60px;
      background: #050505;
    }

    .footer-logo {
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .footer-logo img {
      height: 48px;
      width: auto;
      object-fit: contain;
    }

    .footer-addr {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .footer-socials {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .soc-icon-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 15px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .soc-icon-btn:hover {
      background: var(--yellow);
      border-color: var(--yellow);
      color: #000;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-col-title::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -10px;
      left: 0;
      width: 40px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--yellow);
    }

    .footer-links {
      list-style: none;
    }

    .footer-links li {
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--yellow);
      padding-left: 5px;
    }

    .footer-awards {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .ta-award-wrap {
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .ta-award-wrap:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .ta-award-img {
      width: 110px;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      padding: 35px 60px;
      background: #050505;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .footer-copy {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* =============================================
   SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================= */
    #scrollTopBtn {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px;
      right: 30px;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      border: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 9999;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 197, 24, 0.3);
    }

    #scrollTopBtn.show {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    #scrollTopBtn:hover {
      background: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    #scrollTopBtn svg {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      stroke: currentColor;
    }

    /* =============================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
   ============================================= */
    @media (max-width: 1280px) {
      .nav-links {
        display: none;
      }

      .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
      }

      nav {
        padding: 0 24px;
      }

      .mobile-menu-header .nav-logo img {
        height: 32px;
      }

      .nav-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: 48px;
      }

      .property-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-title {
        font-size: 36px;
      }

      .property-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
        padding: 50px 24px;
      }

      .permit-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .permit-content {
        padding: 40px 30px;
      }

      .permit-content h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
      }

      .pricing-grid {
        padding-top: 30px;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .price-box .val {
        font-size: 24px;
      }

      .express-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .express-hr {
        display: none;
      }


      .nav-btns {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-left: auto;
      }

      .nav-cart {
        margin-right: 15px;
      }

      .btn-nav-outline,
      .btn-nav-yellow {
        display: none;
      }

      .cta-strip {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      /* Hero Mobile */
      .hero {
        padding: 88px 20px 48px;
        min-height: auto;
        background-attachment: scroll; /* fix iOS fixed bg bleed */
      }

      .hero-sub {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: 26px !important;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }

      .hero-desc {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
        display: none !important; /* hide on mobile to reduce scroll height */
      }

      /* Hero Tabs Mobile */
      .hero-tabs {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 10px;
        justify-content: stretch;
      }

      .hero-tab {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 10px;
        font-size: 12px;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        border-bottom: none;
      }

      .hero-tab:nth-child(even) {
        border-right: none !important;
      }

      .hero-tab:last-child {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        border-right: none !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      }

      /* Search Mobile */
      .search-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: 14px;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .search-group {
        width: 100%;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding: 12px 16px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
      }

      .search-group:last-of-type {
        border-bottom: none;
      }

      .btn-search {
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
        margin-top: 0;
      }

      /* Card Grid Mobile */
      .cards-section {
        padding: 0 16px 60px;
        margin-top: 32px !important; /* override global -140px rule */
        background: none !important;
      }

      .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      /* Why Us Mobile */
      .why {
        padding: 80px 20px;
      }

      .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px;
      }

      /* About Mobile */
      .about {
        padding: 40px 20px 80px;
      }

      .about-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }

      .about-row:nth-child(even) {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
      }

      .about-img-col.left-pad .about-img-main {
        width: 100%;
      }

      /* Gallery Mobile */
      .gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
      }

      /* Discover Mobile */
      .discover {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        padding: 80px 20px;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .discover-left p {
        margin: 0 auto;
      }

      .discover-watch {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      /* Testimonials Mobile */
      .testi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      }

      .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
      }
    }
  

/* ========================================= */
/* CONCATENATED STYLES FOR ALL PAGES         */
/* ========================================= */


    .rental-hero {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 50vh;
      padding: 180px 40px 100px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      background: url('images/black-crossover-highway-modern-car-road-driving-summer-road.jpg') no-repeat center 82%/cover;
      background-attachment: fixed;
    }
    .rental-hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .rental-hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .rental-search-wrap {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 100;
      margin-top: -65px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 0 40px;
    }
    .rental-search {
      background: rgba(30,30,30, 0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1100px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      padding: 5px;
    }
    .rental-search-group {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 15px;
      padding: 15px 25px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .rental-search-group:last-of-type {
      border-right: none;
    }
    .rental-search-icon img {
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
    }
    .rental-search-text {
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .rental-search-text .rs-title {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
      cursor: default;
    }
    .rental-search-input {
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      width: 100%;
      outline: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      appearance: none;
      -webkit-appearance: none;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    select.rental-search-input {
      background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg fill="%23ffffff" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M7 10l5 5 5-5z"/></svg>') no-repeat right center;
      background-size: 20px;
    }
    .rental-search-input option {
      background: var(--dark);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .rental-search-input[type="date"] {
      color-scheme: dark;
    }
    .rental-search-input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator {
      /* filter: invert(1); removed to keep native dark mode white icon */
      cursor: pointer;
      margin-right: -5px;
    }
    .rs-btn {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
      border: none;
      height: 100%;
      min-height: 80px;
      padding: 0 45px;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.2;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      margin-left: 10px;
    }
    .rs-btn:hover {
      background: var(--yellow-hover);
      transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    .rental-listing-wrapper {
      background: url('images/car-car-park.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      position: relative;
    }
    .rental-listing-wrapper::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 150px);
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .rental-listing {
      padding: 120px 40px 100px;
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .rental-header {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-end;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .rental-header h2 {
      font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 24px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .rental-controls {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .view-toggles {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-right: 15px;
    }
    .view-toggle {
      width: 44px;
      height: 36px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: transparent;
      border-radius: 4px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .view-toggle.active, .view-toggle:hover {
      border-color: var(--white);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }
    .view-toggle rect, .view-toggle path {
      stroke: var(--white);
      stroke-width: 2;
      fill: none;
    }
    .rental-select {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      padding: 10px 15px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 14px;
      outline: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      appearance: none;
      -webkit-appearance: none;
      padding-right: 35px;
      background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg fill="%23ffffff" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M7 10l5 5 5-5z"/></svg>') no-repeat right 5px center;
    }
    .rental-select option {
      background: var(--dark);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .pagination {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }
    .page-btn {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 800;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--font);
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 4px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .page-btn.active {
      background: var(--yellow);
      color: var(--black);
    }
    .page-btn:not(.active):hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }
    
    .card-price sub {
      font-size: 14px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .rental-search {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 10px;
      }
      .rental-search-group {
        width: 100%;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        padding: 15px;
      }
      .rental-search-group:last-of-type {
        border-bottom: none;
      }
      .rs-btn {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 10px;
        min-height: 60px;
      }
      .rental-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .rental-controls {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        width: 100%;
      }
    }
    

/* ═══ RC VEHICLE CARDS (shared with rentals page) ═══ */
.rc {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.rc:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(245,197,24,0.5); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,197,24,0.2); }
.rc-img { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.rc-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; filter: brightness(0.9); }
.rc:hover .rc-img img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(1); }
.rc-badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2; background: var(--yellow); color: #000; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; }
.rc-wishlist { position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 2; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.rc-wishlist:hover { background: rgba(255,50,50,0.2); border-color: #ff4d4d; }
.rc-wishlist svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; }
.rc-wishlist:hover svg { stroke: #ff4d4d; }
.rc-rating { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; z-index: 2; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.rc-rating img { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.rc-rating span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.rc-body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.rc-type { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rc-name { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
.rc-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.rc-tag { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; }
.rc-tag i { color: var(--yellow); font-size: 10px; }
.rc-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); margin: 14px 0; }
.rc-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: auto; }
.rc-price { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.rc-price::before { content: '$'; font-size: 0.7em; vertical-align: top; margin-top: 3px; display: inline-block; }
.rc-price sub { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); vertical-align: baseline; }
.rc-btn { background: var(--yellow); color: #000; border: none; border-radius: 30px; padding: 9px 20px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; }
.rc-btn:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* LIST VIEW GRID LAYOUT */
.cards-grid.list-view {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .cards-grid.list-view .card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .cards-grid.list-view .card-img {
    width: 35%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
  }
  .cards-grid.list-view .card-img img {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
  }
  .cards-grid.list-view .card-body {
    width: 65%;
    padding: 35px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

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/* ==============================================
   PERMIT PAGE — Clean Rebuild
   ============================================== */

/* HERO */
.permit-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url('images/photo_2023-02-19_04-44-22.webp') no-repeat center center / cover;
}
.permit-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 30%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 70%,
    rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.permit-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 80px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.permit-hero-content .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.permit-hero-content .hero-title span { color: var(--yellow); }
.permit-hero-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.permit-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: clamp(80px, 15vw, 220px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  user-select: none;
}

/* HOW TO APPLY */
.permit-how {
  position: relative;
  background: url('images/pexels-lena-goncharova-78970252-11896981.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.permit-how::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 80%, #000 101%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.permit-how-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 90px 40px 100px;
  text-align: center;
}
.permit-section-tag {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.permit-section-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.permit-section-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.permit-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.permit-step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.permit-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.permit-step-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.permit-step-icon img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(88%) sepia(55%) saturate(762%) hue-rotate(345deg) brightness(101%) contrast(100%);
}
.permit-step h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.permit-step p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.permit-cta-btn {
  text-align: center;
}

/* YOU GET */
.permit-youget {
  position: relative;
  background: url('images/pexels-thilina-alagiyawanna-3266092-31039336.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 90px 40px;
}
.permit-youget::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    #000 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 20%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 80%,
    #000 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.permit-youget-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.permit-youget-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.permit-yg-left {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
  padding: 40px;
}
.permit-yg-left h2 {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.permit-yg-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.permit-yg-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.permit-yg-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.permit-yg-icon img {
  width: 18px;
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(88%) sepia(55%) saturate(762%) hue-rotate(345deg) brightness(101%) contrast(100%);
}
.permit-yg-item h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.permit-yg-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.permit-yg-right {
  position: relative;
}
.permit-yg-video {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.permit-yg-video img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  filter: brightness(0.75);
}
.permit-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.permit-play-btn:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.permit-testimonials {
  position: relative;
  background: url('images/pexels-ollivves-1078983 (1).jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 100px 40px;
}
.permit-testimonials::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.80) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,0.80) 85%, #000 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.permit-testi-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.permit-testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  text-align: left;
}
.permit-testi-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.permit-testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.permit-testi-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ptc-stars {
  background: var(--dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.permit-testi-card > p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ptc-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ptc-user img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.ptc-user h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.ptc-user span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--yellow);
}

/* FAQ */
.permit-faq {
  position: relative;
  background: url('images/aerial-view-beautiful-sky-road-top-mountains-with-green-jungle-nan-province-thailand.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  padding: 110px 40px;
}
.permit-faq-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 36%, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 82%, #000 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.permit-faq-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.permit-faq-badge {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.permit-faq-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.permit-faq-left p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 380px;
}
.permit-faq-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.permit-faq-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
}
.permit-faq-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .permit-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .permit-youget-inner,
  .permit-faq-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .permit-yg-left {
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .permit-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .permit-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .permit-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .permit-hero-content { padding: 140px 24px 60px; }
}

/* ==============================================
   HOME PAGE — Premium UI Improvements
   ============================================== */

/* Hero: deeper richer gradient overlay + heavier bottom fade into dark */
.hero::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 84%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}

/* Hero title — richer script treatment */
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.5vw, 76px);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* Hero sub-label */
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Hero description more visible */
.hero-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Cards section — pull further up to overlap hero bottom */
.cards-section {
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Cards: stronger bottom gradient, richer dark base */
.card {
  background: #111;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px var(--yellow);
}
.card::before {
  height: 90%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 65%, transparent 100%);
}

/* About images: brighter on load (not dark until hover) */
.about-img-main {
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(0.9);
}
.about-overlay img,
.about-overlay-left img {
  filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.9);
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US: refined icon box with yellow accent glow */
.why-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,197,24,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon-box {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(245,197,24,0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,197,24,0.4);
}

/* WHY item text improvements */
.why-item h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.why-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Gallery: refined strip hover */
.gallery-strip img {
  filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(0.85);
}
.gallery-strip:hover img {
  filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1.1);
}
.gallery-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.gallery-info {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

/* DISCOVER section: stronger overlay + bigger bolder heading */
.discover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 40%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 80%,
    rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}
.discover-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.discover-left h2 span { color: var(--yellow); }
.discover {
  padding: 130px 80px;
}

/* Testimonials: richer overlay at top */
.testimonials::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 85%, #000 100%);
}
.testimonials h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 38px); }

/* Testi cards: richer glass treatment */
.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.testi-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(245,197,24,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,197,24,0.2);
}
.testi-av { border: 2px solid rgba(245,197,24,0.6); }
.testi-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* Discover images: stronger play button */
.disc-play-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Discover image grid refined */
.disc-img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* About script title — more impactful */
.about-text-col h3 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* About overlay border — thicker yellow accent */
.about-overlay,
.about-overlay-left {
  border: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245,197,24,0.2);
}


/* =================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US — Glass card items to match mockup
   ================================================= */
.why-about-wrapper::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 5%, rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 100%, #000 100%) !important;
}
.why-grid {
  gap: 24px !important;
  max-width: 1100px !important;
}
.why-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 40px 28px 36px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
  border-color: rgba(245,197,24,0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245,197,24,0.15) !important;
}
.why-icon-box {
  width: 72px !important;
  height: 72px !important;
  background: rgba(245,197,24,0.08) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245,197,24,0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  margin: 0 auto 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon-box {
  background: rgba(245,197,24,0.18) !important;
  border-color: var(--yellow) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245,197,24,0.3) !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}
.why-icon-box img {
  width: 30px !important;
  height: 30px !important;
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(88%) sepia(55%) saturate(762%) hue-rotate(345deg) brightness(101%) contrast(100%) !important;
}
.why-badge {
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  top: -7px !important;
  right: -7px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  border: 2px solid #111 !important;
}
.why-item h4 { font-size: 17px !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }
.why-item p { font-size: 13px !important; line-height: 1.75 !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important; }

/* =================================================
   DISCOVER SRI LANKA — 2x2 equal grid
   ================================================= */
.discover {
  padding: 120px 80px !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr !important;
  gap: 60px !important;
}
.discover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 80%, #000 100%) !important;
}
.discover-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6.5vw, 76px) !important;
  line-height: 0.92 !important;
  letter-spacing: -2px !important;
}
.discover-imgs {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.disc-img:first-child {
  grid-column: span 1 !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1 !important;
}
.disc-img:not(:first-child) {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1 !important;
}
.disc-img {
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
}
.disc-img img { filter: brightness(0.75) !important; }
.disc-play-btn {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45) !important;
}


/* =================================================
   DISCOVER — Row 1 wide + Row 2 two equal (final)
   ================================================= */
.discover-imgs {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
/* Row 1: full-width */
.disc-img-wide,
.disc-img:first-child {
  grid-column: span 2 !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16/7 !important;
}
/* Row 2: two equal squares */
.disc-img:not(:first-child) {
  grid-column: span 1 !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1 !important;
}

/* ── MOBILE GLOBAL OVERRIDES (must stay last) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent global premium rules from breaking mobile hero layout */
  .hero {
    background-attachment: scroll !important;
  }
  .cards-section {
    background: none !important;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px !important;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   STICKY SEARCH BAR — Dropdown Style
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ss-bar-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 70px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 998;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  padding: 8px 0;
  transform: translateY(-110%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ss-bar-wrap.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.ss-inner {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Tabs */
.ss-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 3px;
}
.ss-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.ss-tab i { font-size: 10px; }
.ss-tab.active { background: var(--yellow); color: #000; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245,197,24,0.35); }
.ss-tab:not(.active):hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; }

/* Forms */
.ss-form { display: none; flex: 1; }
.ss-form.active { display: flex; }
.ss-permits {
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Pill bar */
.ss-pill-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 4px 4px 8px;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

/* Individual pill */
.ss-pill {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  user-select: none;
}
.ss-pill:hover,
.ss-pill.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.ss-pill.active { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(245,197,24,0.5); }
.ss-pill-body { pointer-events: none; }
.ss-pill-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.ss-pill-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.ss-pill-val.placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* Separator */
.ss-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Dropdown panels */
.ss-drop {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  padding: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
  display: none;
}
.ss-drop.open { display: block; }
.ss-drop-date { min-width: 300px; padding: 16px; }

/* Drop search */
.ss-drop-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ss-drop-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.ss-drop-search {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px 8px 30px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 12px;
  outline: none;
}
.ss-drop-search:focus { border-color: var(--yellow); }

/* Drop list */
.ss-drop-list {
  max-height: 220px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.ss-drop-list::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.ss-drop-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.ss-drop-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 4px; }
.ss-drop-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.ss-drop-item:hover { background: rgba(245,197,24,0.1); color: #fff; }
.ss-drop-item.selected { background: rgba(245,197,24,0.15); color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 700; }
.ss-drop-item.hidden { display: none; }

/* Counter dropdown */
.ss-drop-counter { min-width: 220px; }
.ss-counter-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 4px;
}
.ss-counter-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.ss-counter-sub { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 2px; }
.ss-counter-ctrl { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.ss-cnt-btn {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font);
  line-height: 1;
}
.ss-cnt-btn:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--yellow); }
.ss-cnt-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.3; cursor: not-allowed; }
.ss-cnt-val { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; min-width: 20px; text-align: center; }

/* Submit button */
.ss-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.ss-submit:hover { background: #e6b800; color: #000; transform: scale(1.03); text-decoration: none; }

/* Datepicker inside dropdown */
.ss-drop-date .datepicker { font-family: var(--font) !important; background: transparent !important; border: none !important; }

/* Date pill inputs — invisible overlay, clicked to trigger datepicker */
.ss-date-pill { position: relative; }
.ss-date-input {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Nav + Sticky Search Bar
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Tablet (≤1024px) ── */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  /* Nav already shows hamburger — just tighten */
  nav { padding: 0 20px; }

  /* Sticky bar — compact tabs, smaller fields */
  .ss-inner { padding: 0 16px; gap: 10px; }
  .ss-tab span,
  .ss-tab { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 10px; gap: 4px; }
  .ss-tab i { font-size: 11px; }
  .ss-pill { padding: 7px 10px; }
  .ss-pill-lbl { font-size: 8px; }
  .ss-pill-val { font-size: 11px; }
  .ss-submit { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 12px; }
  .ss-submit span { display: none; }
}

/* ── Small tablet (≤900px) ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Hide less important search fields, keep key ones */
  #pill-checkout, #pill-return { display: none; }
  #pill-checkout + .ss-sep,
  #pill-return + .ss-sep { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile (≤768px) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Nav */
  nav { padding: 0 16px; height: 60px; }
  nav.scrolled { height: 56px; }
  .nav-logo img { height: 28px !important; }

  /* Sticky bar — full width stacked layout */
  .ss-bar-wrap { padding: 8px 0; }
  .ss-inner {
    padding: 0 12px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  /* Tabs row */
  .ss-tabs {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .ss-tab {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 7px 8px;
  }

  /* Form row */
  .ss-form.active { width: 100%; }
  .ss-pill-bar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 6px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .ss-pill {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 8px);
    min-width: 120px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }
  .ss-sep { display: none; }
  .ss-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .ss-submit span { display: inline; }

  /* Hide guests/vehicle type on mobile to save space */
  #pill-guests, #pill-vtype { display: none; }

  /* Permits mobile */
  .ss-permits {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ss-permits .ss-submit { width: auto; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ── Small mobile (≤480px) ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  nav { padding: 0 12px; }
  .ss-inner { padding: 0 8px; }
  .ss-tab { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px; }
  .ss-pill { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  #pill-checkin, #pill-pickup { display: flex; }
  #pill-checkout, #pill-return { display: none; }
}

/* ══ Instagram Reels in Discover section ══ */
.discover-imgs:has(.disc-reel) {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.disc-reel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  height: 460px;
}
/* Dark solid block covers the IG header at top */
.disc-reel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 10px;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  z-index: 6;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Gradient fade covers IG footer + empty space, blends into dark bg */
.disc-reel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 65%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.6) 35%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 65%,
    #0a0a0a 100%);
  z-index: 6;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
}
/* Clip IG header (~56px) by shifting iframe up */
.disc-reel-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: -56px;
  height: calc(460px + 56px);
}
.disc-reel-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: calc(460px + 56px);
  display: block;
  border: none;
}
/* Keep IG link button above the gradient overlay */
.disc-reel-overlay {
  z-index: 8;
}
.disc-reel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.disc-reel-overlay:hover { background: #e1306c; color: #fff; }