March 2026
News & Blog Redesign
- NewNews page with hero banner, category filters, and article grid
- NewFeatured article highlight with Editor's Pick section
- NewSticky toolbar with search and category pills
- NewPrivate tour builder with inspiration carousel, day timeline, and quote requests
- NewStaging environment with parallel Docker stack
- ImprovedGoogle Maps API key moved from frontend bundle to backend endpoint
- FixedMedia URLs enforced to HTTPS for Cloudflare compatibility
- FixedNext.js image optimization in read-only Docker containers
February 2026
Bokun Integration & Content Platform
- NewBokun API integration with HMAC-signed requests and price overrides
- NewAI content rewrite pipeline for Bokun activity descriptions
- NewNews article system with admin CRUD and cover images
- NewRich text editor (ProseMirror) in partner portal
- NewPlausible privacy-friendly analytics integration
- NewPolicy management system with legal pages and acceptance tracking
- ImprovedVersion-based cache invalidation for tours and categories
- FixedDocker container security hardening against crypto mining
January 2026
Redesigns & Google Maps
- NewInteractive Google Maps with Curacao landmarks and clustering
- NewResend email integration for contact form submissions
- NewPartner recruitment section on about page
- ImprovedHomepage hero redesigned with full-bleed photography
- ImprovedLogin page redesigned with modern split-panel layout
- ImprovedContact page rebuilt with conversion-focused layout
- ImprovedTour detail hero section redesigned
- FixedSSL configuration via main proxy and HTTPS mixed content
- FixedWhite flash eliminated on page navigation
December 2025
Security & Performance
- FixedCritical Next.js RCE vulnerability patched (CVE-2025-55182)
- ImprovedHero component simplified for faster load times
- ImprovedFeatured tours optimized with hardcoded data for instant homepage load
- ImprovedStatus page redesigned to minimal service availability view
November 2025
Tour Management Updates
- NewVisual status indicators for draft and inactive tours
- NewInteractive tour name links with hover effects in list view
- ImprovedMedia URL handling and increased file upload limits
October 2025
Partner Portal Launch
- NewPartner portal with multi-frontend architecture at portal.vacationdealscuracao.com
- NewImage upload for featured and gallery tour photos
- NewTour form with bulk actions and selection
- NewDoppler secrets management replacing local env files
- FixedCORS and portal login compatibility
- FixedOpera GX browser compatibility for hero animations
September 2025
Platform Foundation
- NewDjango backend with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery task queue
- NewJWT authentication with login, signup, and protected routes
- NewAI chat interface with deep ocean theme and multiple personalities
- NewTour booking system with multi-step validation
- NewExperience Navigator with advanced filtering and search
- NewPartner tour management with role-based access control
- NewDocker deployment with Nginx reverse proxy
- ImprovedHomepage with social proof, how-it-works, and footer redesigns
August 2025
Project Inception
- NewNext.js frontend with tour listing and detail pages
- NewAbout page with founder story and mission
- NewContact page with communication form
- NewDocker infrastructure with SSL automation
- NewInitial AI chatbot concept and integration planning
