{"id":113,"date":"2026-10-20T05:43:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetravelnest.co.zw\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:45:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thetravelnest.co.zw\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\n     THE TRAVEL NEST \u2014 Landing page  (Astra + WordPress block editor)\n     ------------------------------------------------------------\n     HOW TO USE\n       1. Pages > Add New > \"Home\". In the right-hand Astra Settings panel:\n          Content Layout = Full Width \/ Stretched, Sidebar = No Sidebar,\n          Disable Title = on.\n       2. Add a block > \"Custom HTML\" and paste this ENTIRE file into it.\n          Always edit it via the block's code view (\"Edit as HTML\"); ignore\n          any \"unexpected or invalid content\" warning if it appears.\n       3. 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personally planned journeys for families and discerning travellers \u2014 flights, stays, holidays and visas handled by someone who knows you by name.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"tn-hero-btns\">\n            <a class=\"tn-btn tn-btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/263785372420?text=Hi%20Serina%2C%20I%27d%20like%20help%20planning%20a%20trip.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan My Trip<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tn-btn tn-btn-outline\" href=\"#services\">What We Do<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tn-hero-strip\">\n            <div><strong>14+<\/strong><span>Years in travel<\/span><\/div>\n            <div><strong>1:1<\/strong><span>Personal service<\/span><\/div>\n            <div><strong>100%<\/strong><span>Tailored journeys<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-hero-logo\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travelnest-logo-full-white-gold-web.png\" alt=\"The Travel 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We don&#8217;t sell mass-market, pre-packaged tours \u2014 we curate refined, bespoke travel experiences for clients who value quality, detail and authenticity.<\/p>\n          <p>Built on more than fourteen years of professional experience in the travel industry, The Travel Nest was founded in July 2025 with a simple belief: the best journeys are the ones that bring families and loved ones closer together.<\/p>\n          <p>From the first conversation to the moment you land back home, you&#8217;ll deal with one person who knows your story, your budget and the way you like to travel.<\/p>\n          <a class=\"tn-btn tn-btn-turq\" href=\"#enquire\">Start a Conversation<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"tn-about-card\">\n            <span class=\"tn-mini\">Boutique by design<\/span>\n            <h3>Small firm. Big attention.<\/h3>\n            <p>Being small is the point. Every itinerary is researched, priced and booked by hand \u2014 no call centres, no templates, no &#8220;one size fits all&#8221;.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tn-about-card\">\n            <span class=\"tn-mini\">Family focused<\/span>\n            <h3>Journeys worth remembering.<\/h3>\n            <p>Multi-generational holidays, honeymoons, school-holiday escapes or a long-overdue reunion \u2014 we plan around the people, not just the place.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ================= SERVICES ================= -->\n  <section class=\"tn-section tn-services\" id=\"services\">\n    <div class=\"tn-wrap tn-center\">\n      <span class=\"tn-eyebrow\">What we do<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"tn-h2\">Everything your journey needs, under one roof.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"tn-lead\">Tell us where you&#8217;d like to go and we&#8217;ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"tn-services-grid\">\n        <div class=\"tn-service\">\n          <div class=\"tn-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2.5 19h19\"\/><path d=\"M21 13.5l-7.5-4.5V3.8a1.5 1.5 0 0 0-3 0V9L3 13.5v2l7.5-2.3V17l-2 1.5V20l3.5-1 3.5 1v-1.5L13.5 17v-3.8l7.5 2.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <h3>Flight Bookings<\/h3>\n          <p>Domestic, regional and international flights at the best available fares, with the routing and timing that suits you.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-service\">\n          <div class=\"tn-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 21V8l9-5 9 5v13\"\/><path d=\"M3 21h18\"\/><path d=\"M9 21v-6h6v6\"\/><path d=\"M8 11h.01M12 11h.01M16 11h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <h3>Accommodation<\/h3>\n          <p>Hand-picked hotels, lodges, villas and apartments \u2014 vetted for comfort, location and value.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-service\">\n          <div class=\"tn-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a15 15 0 0 1 0 18M12 3a15 15 0 0 0 0 18M3 12h18\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <h3>Holiday Packages<\/h3>\n          <p>Complete, tailored holidays \u2014 beach, bush, city or cruise \u2014 built around your dates, pace and budget.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-service\">\n          <div class=\"tn-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 9-8 11-4.5-2-8-6-8-11V5z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <h3>Travel Insurance<\/h3>\n          <p>Cover for medical emergencies, cancellations and lost luggage, so you travel with peace of mind.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-service\">\n          <div class=\"tn-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 14l2-6a2 2 0 0 1 2-1.5h10A2 2 0 0 1 19 8l2 6\"\/><path d=\"M2 14h20v4H2z\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"19\" r=\"1.5\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"19\" r=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <h3>Car Hire<\/h3>\n          <p>Reliable rental vehicles at home and abroad, from city runabouts to 4x4s for the bush.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-service\">\n          <div class=\"tn-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"2\" width=\"16\" height=\"20\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M8 17h8M9 20h6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <h3>Visa Guidance<\/h3>\n          <p>Clear, practical help with visa requirements, documents and applications for your destination.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ================= WHY CHOOSE US ================= -->\n  <section class=\"tn-section tn-why\" id=\"why\">\n    <div class=\"tn-wrap tn-center\">\n      <span class=\"tn-eyebrow\">Why choose us<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"tn-h2\">Five reasons travellers trust the nest.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"tn-lead\" style=\"margin:0 auto\">Experience you can lean on, with the care of a small, independent agency.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"tn-why-grid\">\n        <div class=\"tn-why-item\">\n          <div class=\"tn-why-num tn-gold-text\">01<\/div>\n          <h3>Personalised Service<\/h3>\n          <p>One agent, start to finish, who actually picks up the phone.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-why-item\">\n          <div class=\"tn-why-num tn-gold-text\">02<\/div>\n          <h3>Expert Knowledge<\/h3>\n          <p>Over 14 years of industry experience behind every recommendation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-why-item\">\n          <div class=\"tn-why-num tn-gold-text\">03<\/div>\n          <h3>Family-Focused Planning<\/h3>\n          <p>Itineraries built around the needs of everyone travelling, young and old.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tn-why-item\">\n          <div class=\"tn-why-num tn-gold-text\">04<\/div>\n          <h3>Tailored Journeys<\/h3>\n          <p>No templates. 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