Farol Discover
Adventure Travel Website with Custom CMS
Website for a Portugal-based Travel Agency Specializing in Hiking Tours
The Objective
The primary goal was to create a user-friendly, visually appealing website that would increase engagement, simplify the booking process, and ultimately drive more conversions. The project also aimed to establish a robust content management system (CMS) that allows the Farol Discover team to easily manage and update their content.
The Solution
Farol Discover is a travel agency specializing in curated hiking and trekking tours across Portugal. The agency needed a modern, responsive website to enhance its online presence, streamline the booking process, and provide an immersive experience for potential travelers.
The project involved the complete design and development of their website using my favorite tech stack: Next.js, TailwindCSS, Sanity CMS, and shadcn UI.
Future updates will include Supabase for authentication and database management, and Stripe for payment processing.
Key Features
Custom Tour Listings
Built a dynamic system for managing and displaying tour listings, with detailed itineraries, pricing, and availability information. Each tour page is designed to captivate potential customers with good visuals and compelling descriptions.
Map Integration
Integrated custom Google Maps, that allows users to explore different hiking routes and tour locations, providing a visual representation of what they can expect on their journey.
Blog and Resource Hub
Developed a blog and resource section within Sanity CMS where the Farol Discover team can publish articles, travel tips, and updates. This feature positions them as thought leaders in the travel industry and helps with SEO.
User Reviews and Testimonials
Added a review and testimonial section to build trust with potential customers by showcasing feedback from previous clients. This feature will soon be enhanced with Supabase, allowing verified customers to leave reviews directly on the site.
Impact
The website increased the client’s visibility in the German-speaking market and allowed them to effectively manage their tour offerings. Additionally, the SEO improvements led to a noticeable increase in organic traffic from search engines.
The custom CMS provided a flexible and scalable solution, allowing Farol Discover to grow their offerings without being constrained by technical limitations.