Project Overview
A comprehensive, full-stack web application designed to facilitate the booking and management of premium solar eclipse travel experiences. Built with enterprise-grade technologies including Django, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Docker, this platform delivers an exceptional user experience for both travelers seeking once-in-a-lifetime astronomical events and administrators managing complex travel operations.
Key Features
Trip Discovery & Booking
Interactive trip pages showcasing destinations, detailed itineraries, and eclipse viewing specifications. Features real-time availability updates with sophisticated limited-seat management, advanced filtering capabilities for location, price range, and duration, and a secure booking system with custom reservation rules including advance booking requirements.
Media-Rich Trip Presentation
Dynamic image galleries and video content for each trip utilizing comprehensive TripMedia management. Optimized media handling ensures peak performance and responsive design across all devices.
User Engagement & Reviews
Authenticated users can contribute detailed reviews and ratings for completed trips. Average ratings are automatically computed and displayed using Django ORM aggregations, providing transparent feedback for prospective travelers.
Smart Tagging System
Sophisticated categorization via Tag model (e.g., 'Luxury', 'Adventure', 'Astronomy') enables quick filtering and intelligent related trip recommendations.
Trip Days & Itinerary Management
Structured daily itineraries utilizing the TripDay model provide comprehensive day-by-day schedule displays with content-rich descriptions and activity planning.
Availability & Capacity Control
Each trip includes TripAvailability objects defining available dates and booking slots. Automatic booking cutoff and sold-out indicators ensure transparent capacity management.
Partner Referral Tracking System
Comprehensive affiliate tracking system that monitors bookings generated through partner referral codes. Partners receive commission for each successful booking, with detailed analytics and reporting capabilities for performance tracking.
Admin Dashboard & API
Robust Django Admin interface for backend trip, tag, and media management. Fully documented REST API via Django REST Framework with Swagger documentation for seamless frontend integration.