/*
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/ __| | |/ __| |/ /  | / __|
\__ \ | | (__|   < _ | \__ \
|___/_|_|\___|_|\_(_)/ |___/
                   |__/

 Version: 1.8.1
  Author: Ken Wheeler
 Website: http://kenwheeler.github.io
    Docs: http://kenwheeler.github.io/slick
    Repo: http://github.com/kenwheeler/slick
  Issues: http://github.com/kenwheeler/slick/issues

 */
/* global window, document, define, jQuery, setInterval, clearInterval */
;(function(factory) {
	'use strict';
	if (typeof define === 'function' && define.amd) {
		define(['jquery'], factory);
	} else if (typeof exports !== 'undefined') {
		module.exports = factory(require('jquery'));
	} else {
		factory(jQuery);
	}

}(function($) {
	'use strict';
	var Slick = window.Slick || {};

	Slick = (function() {

		var instanceUid = 0;

		function Slick(element, settings) {

			var _ = this, dataSettings;

			_.defaults = {
				accessibility: true,
				adaptiveHeight: false,
				appendArrows: $(element),
				appendDots: $(element),
				arrows: true,
				asNavFor: null,
				prevArrow: '<button class="slick-prev" aria-label="Previous" type="button">Previous</button>',
				nextArrow: '<button class="slick-next" aria-label="Next" type="button">Next</button>',
				autoplay: false,
				autoplaySpeed: 3000,
				centerMode: false,
				centerPadding: '50px',
				cssEase: 'ease',
				customPaging: function(slider, i) {
					return $('<button type="button" />').text(i + 1);
				},
				dots: false,
				dotsClass: 'slick-dots',
				draggable: true,
				easing: 'linear',
				edgeFriction: 0.35,
				fade: false,
				focusOnSelect: false,
				focusOnChange: false,
				infinite: true,
				initialSlide: 0,
				lazyLoad: 'ondemand',
				mobileFirst: false,
				pauseOnHover: true,
				pauseOnFocus: true,
				pauseOnDotsHover: false,
				respondTo: 'window',
				responsive: null,
				rows: 1,
				rtl: false,
				slide: '',
				slidesPerRow: 1,
				slidesToShow: 1,
				slidesToScroll: 1,
				speed: 500,
				swipe: true,
				swipeToSlide: false,
				touchMove: true,
				touchThreshold: 5,
				useCSS: true,
				useTransform: true,
				variableWidth: false,
				vertical: false,
				verticalSwiping: false,
				waitForAnimate: true,
				zIndex: 1000
			};

			_.initials = {
				animating: false,
				dragging: false,
				autoPlayTimer: null,
				currentDirection: 0,
				currentLeft: null,
				currentSlide: 0,
				direction: 1,
				$dots: null,
				listWidth: null,
				listHeight: null,
				loadIndex: 0,
				$nextArrow: null,
				$prevArrow: null,
				scrolling: false,
				slideCount: null,
				slideWidth: null,
				$slideTrack: null,
				$slides: null,
				sliding: false,
				slideOffset: 0,
				swipeLeft: null,
				swiping: false,
				$list: null,
				touchObject: {},
				transformsEnabled: false,
				unslicked: false
			};

			$.extend(_, _.initials);

			_.activeBreakpoint = null;
			_.animType = null;
			_.animProp = null;
			_.breakpoints = [];
			_.breakpointSettings = [];
			_.cssTransitions = false;
			_.focussed = false;
			_.interrupted = false;
			_.hidden = 'hidden';
			_.paused = true;
			_.positionProp = null;
			_.respondTo = null;
			_.rowCount = 1;
			_.shouldClick = true;
			_.$slider = $(element);
			_.$slidesCache = null;
			_.transformType = null;
			_.transitionType = null;
			_.visibilityChange = 'visibilitychange';
			_.windowWidth = 0;
			_.windowTimer = null;

			dataSettings = $(element).data('slick') || {};

			_.options = $.extend({}, _.defaults, settings, dataSettings);

			_.currentSlide = _.options.initialSlide;

			_.originalSettings = _.options;

			if (typeof document.mozHidden !== 'undefined') {
				_.hidden = 'mozHidden';
				_.visibilityChange = 'mozvisibilitychange';
			} else if (typeof document.webkitHidden !== 'undefined') {
				_.hidden = 'webkitHidden';
				_.visibilityChange = 'webkitvisibilitychange';
			}

			_.autoPlay = $.proxy(_.autoPlay, _);
			_.autoPlayClear = $.proxy(_.autoPlayClear, _);
			_.autoPlayIterator = $.proxy(_.autoPlayIterator, _);
			_.changeSlide = $.proxy(_.changeSlide, _);
			_.clickHandler = $.proxy(_.clickHandler, _);
			_.selectHandler = $.proxy(_.selectHandler, _);
			_.setPosition = $.proxy(_.setPosition, _);
			_.swipeHandler = $.proxy(_.swipeHandler, _);
			_.dragHandler = $.proxy(_.dragHandler, _);
			_.keyHandler = $.proxy(_.keyHandler, _);

			_.instanceUid = instanceUid++;

			// A simple way to check for HTML strings
			// Strict HTML recognition (must start with <)
			// Extracted from jQuery v1.11 source
			_.htmlExpr = /^(?:\s*(<[\w\W]+>)[^>]*)$/;


			_.registerBreakpoints();
			_.init(true);

		}

		return Slick;

	}());

	Slick.prototype.activateADA = function() {
		var _ = this;

		_.$slideTrack.find('.slick-active').attr({
			'aria-hidden': 'false'
		}).find('a, input, button, select').attr({
			'tabindex': '0'
		});

	};

	Slick.prototype.addSlide = Slick.prototype.slickAdd = function(markup, index, addBefore) {

		var _ = this;

		if (typeof(index) === 'boolean') {
			addBefore = index;
			index = null;
		} else if (index < 0 || (index >= _.slideCount)) {
			return false;
		}

		_.unload();

		if (typeof(index) === 'number') {
			if (index === 0 && _.$slides.length === 0) {
				$(markup).appendTo(_.$slideTrack);
			} else if (addBefore) {
				$(markup).insertBefore(_.$slides.eq(index));
			} else {
				$(markup).insertAfter(_.$slides.eq(index));
			}
		} else {
			if (addBefore === true) {
				$(markup).prependTo(_.$slideTrack);
			} else {
				$(markup).appendTo(_.$slideTrack);
			}
		}

		_.$slides = _.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide);

		_.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide).detach();

		_.$slideTrack.append(_.$slides);

		_.$slides.each(function(index, element) {
			$(element).attr('data-slick-index', index);
		});

		_.$slidesCache = _.$slides;

		_.reinit();

	};

	Slick.prototype.animateHeight = function() {
		var _ = this;
		if (_.options.slidesToShow === 1 && _.options.adaptiveHeight === true && _.options.vertical === false) {
			var targetHeight = _.$slides.eq(_.currentSlide).outerHeight(true);
			_.$list.animate({
				height: targetHeight
			}, _.options.speed);
		}
	};

	Slick.prototype.animateSlide = function(targetLeft, callback) {

		var animProps = {},
			_ = this;

		_.animateHeight();

		if (_.options.rtl === true && _.options.vertical === false) {
			targetLeft = -targetLeft;
		}
		if (_.transformsEnabled === false) {
			if (_.options.vertical === false) {
				_.$slideTrack.animate({
					left: targetLeft
				}, _.options.speed, _.options.easing, callback);
			} else {
				_.$slideTrack.animate({
					top: targetLeft
				}, _.options.speed, _.options.easing, callback);
			}

		} else {

			if (_.cssTransitions === false) {
				if (_.options.rtl === true) {
					_.currentLeft = -(_.currentLeft);
				}
				$({
					animStart: _.currentLeft
				}).animate({
					animStart: targetLeft
				}, {
					duration: _.options.speed,
					easing: _.options.easing,
					step: function(now) {
						now = Math.ceil(now);
						if (_.options.vertical === false) {
							animProps[_.animType] = 'translate(' +
								now + 'px, 0px)';
							_.$slideTrack.css(animProps);
						} else {
							animProps[_.animType] = 'translate(0px,' +
								now + 'px)';
							_.$slideTrack.css(animProps);
						}
					},
					complete: function() {
						if (callback) {
							callback.call();
						}
					}
				});

			} else {

				_.applyTransition();
				targetLeft = Math.ceil(targetLeft);

				if (_.options.vertical === false) {
					animProps[_.animType] = 'translate3d(' + targetLeft + 'px, 0px, 0px)';
				} else {
					animProps[_.animType] = 'translate3d(0px,' + targetLeft + 'px, 0px)';
				}
				_.$slideTrack.css(animProps);

				if (callback) {
					setTimeout(function() {

						_.disableTransition();

						callback.call();
					}, _.options.speed);
				}

			}

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.getNavTarget = function() {

		var _ = this,
			asNavFor = _.options.asNavFor;

		if ( asNavFor && asNavFor !== null ) {
			asNavFor = $(asNavFor).not(_.$slider);
		}

		return asNavFor;

	};

	Slick.prototype.asNavFor = function(index) {

		var _ = this,
			asNavFor = _.getNavTarget();

		if ( asNavFor !== null && typeof asNavFor === 'object' ) {
			asNavFor.each(function() {
				var target = $(this).slick('getSlick');
				if(!target.unslicked) {
					target.slideHandler(index, true);
				}
			});
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.applyTransition = function(slide) {

		var _ = this,
			transition = {};

		if (_.options.fade === false) {
			transition[_.transitionType] = _.transformType + ' ' + _.options.speed + 'ms ' + _.options.cssEase;
		} else {
			transition[_.transitionType] = 'opacity ' + _.options.speed + 'ms ' + _.options.cssEase;
		}

		if (_.options.fade === false) {
			_.$slideTrack.css(transition);
		} else {
			_.$slides.eq(slide).css(transition);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.autoPlay = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.autoPlayClear();

		if ( _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow ) {
			_.autoPlayTimer = setInterval( _.autoPlayIterator, _.options.autoplaySpeed );
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.autoPlayClear = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.autoPlayTimer) {
			clearInterval(_.autoPlayTimer);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.autoPlayIterator = function() {

		var _ = this,
			slideTo = _.currentSlide + _.options.slidesToScroll;

		if ( !_.paused && !_.interrupted && !_.focussed ) {

			if ( _.options.infinite === false ) {

				if ( _.direction === 1 && ( _.currentSlide + 1 ) === ( _.slideCount - 1 )) {
					_.direction = 0;
				}

				else if ( _.direction === 0 ) {

					slideTo = _.currentSlide - _.options.slidesToScroll;

					if ( _.currentSlide - 1 === 0 ) {
						_.direction = 1;
					}

				}

			}

			_.slideHandler( slideTo );

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.buildArrows = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.arrows === true ) {

			_.$prevArrow = $(_.options.prevArrow).addClass('slick-arrow');
			_.$nextArrow = $(_.options.nextArrow).addClass('slick-arrow');

			if( _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow ) {

				_.$prevArrow.removeClass('slick-hidden').removeAttr('aria-hidden tabindex');
				_.$nextArrow.removeClass('slick-hidden').removeAttr('aria-hidden tabindex');

				if (_.htmlExpr.test(_.options.prevArrow)) {
					_.$prevArrow.prependTo(_.options.appendArrows);
				}

				if (_.htmlExpr.test(_.options.nextArrow)) {
					_.$nextArrow.appendTo(_.options.appendArrows);
				}

				if (_.options.infinite !== true) {
					_.$prevArrow
						.addClass('slick-disabled')
						.attr('aria-disabled', 'true');
				}

			} else {

				_.$prevArrow.add( _.$nextArrow )

					.addClass('slick-hidden')
					.attr({
						'aria-disabled': 'true',
						'tabindex': '-1'
					});

			}

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.buildDots = function() {

		var _ = this,
			i, dot;

		if (_.options.dots === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

			_.$slider.addClass('slick-dotted');

			dot = $('<ul />').addClass(_.options.dotsClass);

			for (i = 0; i <= _.getDotCount(); i += 1) {
				dot.append($('<li />').append(_.options.customPaging.call(this, _, i)));
			}

			_.$dots = dot.appendTo(_.options.appendDots);

			_.$dots.find('li').first().addClass('slick-active');

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.buildOut = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.$slides =
			_.$slider
				.children( _.options.slide + ':not(.slick-cloned)')
				.addClass('slick-slide');

		_.slideCount = _.$slides.length;

		_.$slides.each(function(index, element) {
			$(element)
				.attr('data-slick-index', index)
				.data('originalStyling', $(element).attr('style') || '');
		});

		_.$slider.addClass('slick-slider');

		_.$slideTrack = (_.slideCount === 0) ?
			$('<div class="slick-track"/>').appendTo(_.$slider) :
			_.$slides.wrapAll('<div class="slick-track"/>').parent();

		_.$list = _.$slideTrack.wrap(
			'<div class="slick-list"/>').parent();
		_.$slideTrack.css('opacity', 0);

		if (_.options.centerMode === true || _.options.swipeToSlide === true) {
			_.options.slidesToScroll = 1;
		}

		$('img[data-lazy]', _.$slider).not('[src]').addClass('slick-loading');

		_.setupInfinite();

		_.buildArrows();

		_.buildDots();

		_.updateDots();


		_.setSlideClasses(typeof _.currentSlide === 'number' ? _.currentSlide : 0);

		if (_.options.draggable === true) {
			_.$list.addClass('draggable');
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.buildRows = function() {

		var _ = this, a, b, c, newSlides, numOfSlides, originalSlides,slidesPerSection;

		newSlides = document.createDocumentFragment();
		originalSlides = _.$slider.children();

		if(_.options.rows > 0) {

			slidesPerSection = _.options.slidesPerRow * _.options.rows;
			numOfSlides = Math.ceil(
				originalSlides.length / slidesPerSection
			);

			for(a = 0; a < numOfSlides; a++){
				var slide = document.createElement('div');
				for(b = 0; b < _.options.rows; b++) {
					var row = document.createElement('div');
					for(c = 0; c < _.options.slidesPerRow; c++) {
						var target = (a * slidesPerSection + ((b * _.options.slidesPerRow) + c));
						if (originalSlides.get(target)) {
							row.appendChild(originalSlides.get(target));
						}
					}
					slide.appendChild(row);
				}
				newSlides.appendChild(slide);
			}

			_.$slider.empty().append(newSlides);
			_.$slider.children().children().children()
				.css({
					'width':(100 / _.options.slidesPerRow) + '%',
					'display': 'inline-block'
				});

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.checkResponsive = function(initial, forceUpdate) {

		var _ = this,
			breakpoint, targetBreakpoint, respondToWidth, triggerBreakpoint = false;
		var sliderWidth = _.$slider.width();
		var windowWidth = window.innerWidth || $(window).width();

		if (_.respondTo === 'window') {
			respondToWidth = windowWidth;
		} else if (_.respondTo === 'slider') {
			respondToWidth = sliderWidth;
		} else if (_.respondTo === 'min') {
			respondToWidth = Math.min(windowWidth, sliderWidth);
		}

		if ( _.options.responsive &&
			_.options.responsive.length &&
			_.options.responsive !== null) {

			targetBreakpoint = null;

			for (breakpoint in _.breakpoints) {
				if (_.breakpoints.hasOwnProperty(breakpoint)) {
					if (_.originalSettings.mobileFirst === false) {
						if (respondToWidth < _.breakpoints[breakpoint]) {
							targetBreakpoint = _.breakpoints[breakpoint];
						}
					} else {
						if (respondToWidth > _.breakpoints[breakpoint]) {
							targetBreakpoint = _.breakpoints[breakpoint];
						}
					}
				}
			}

			if (targetBreakpoint !== null) {
				if (_.activeBreakpoint !== null) {
					if (targetBreakpoint !== _.activeBreakpoint || forceUpdate) {
						_.activeBreakpoint =
							targetBreakpoint;
						if (_.breakpointSettings[targetBreakpoint] === 'unslick') {
							_.unslick(targetBreakpoint);
						} else {
							_.options = $.extend({}, _.originalSettings,
								_.breakpointSettings[
									targetBreakpoint]);
							if (initial === true) {
								_.currentSlide = _.options.initialSlide;
							}
							_.refresh(initial);
						}
						triggerBreakpoint = targetBreakpoint;
					}
				} else {
					_.activeBreakpoint = targetBreakpoint;
					if (_.breakpointSettings[targetBreakpoint] === 'unslick') {
						_.unslick(targetBreakpoint);
					} else {
						_.options = $.extend({}, _.originalSettings,
							_.breakpointSettings[
								targetBreakpoint]);
						if (initial === true) {
							_.currentSlide = _.options.initialSlide;
						}
						_.refresh(initial);
					}
					triggerBreakpoint = targetBreakpoint;
				}
			} else {
				if (_.activeBreakpoint !== null) {
					_.activeBreakpoint = null;
					_.options = _.originalSettings;
					if (initial === true) {
						_.currentSlide = _.options.initialSlide;
					}
					_.refresh(initial);
					triggerBreakpoint = targetBreakpoint;
				}
			}

			// only trigger breakpoints during an actual break. not on initialize.
			if( !initial && triggerBreakpoint !== false ) {
				_.$slider.trigger('breakpoint', [_, triggerBreakpoint]);
			}
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.changeSlide = function(event, dontAnimate) {

		var _ = this,
			$target = $(event.currentTarget),
			indexOffset, slideOffset, unevenOffset;

		// If target is a link, prevent default action.
		if($target.is('a')) {
			event.preventDefault();
		}

		// If target is not the <li> element (ie: a child), find the <li>.
		if(!$target.is('li')) {
			$target = $target.closest('li');
		}

		unevenOffset = (_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll !== 0);
		indexOffset = unevenOffset ? 0 : (_.slideCount - _.currentSlide) % _.options.slidesToScroll;

		switch (event.data.message) {

			case 'previous':
				slideOffset = indexOffset === 0 ? _.options.slidesToScroll : _.options.slidesToShow - indexOffset;
				if (_.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
					_.slideHandler(_.currentSlide - slideOffset, false, dontAnimate);
				}
				break;

			case 'next':
				slideOffset = indexOffset === 0 ? _.options.slidesToScroll : indexOffset;
				if (_.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
					_.slideHandler(_.currentSlide + slideOffset, false, dontAnimate);
				}
				break;

			case 'index':
				var index = event.data.index === 0 ? 0 :
					event.data.index || $target.index() * _.options.slidesToScroll;

				_.slideHandler(_.checkNavigable(index), false, dontAnimate);
				$target.children().trigger('focus');
				break;

			default:
				return;
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.checkNavigable = function(index) {

		var _ = this,
			navigables, prevNavigable;

		navigables = _.getNavigableIndexes();
		prevNavigable = 0;
		if (index > navigables[navigables.length - 1]) {
			index = navigables[navigables.length - 1];
		} else {
			for (var n in navigables) {
				if (index < navigables[n]) {
					index = prevNavigable;
					break;
				}
				prevNavigable = navigables[n];
			}
		}

		return index;
	};

	Slick.prototype.cleanUpEvents = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.dots && _.$dots !== null) {

			$('li', _.$dots)
				.off('click.slick', _.changeSlide)
				.off('mouseenter.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, true))
				.off('mouseleave.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, false));

			if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.$dots.off('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
			}
		}

		_.$slider.off('focus.slick blur.slick');

		if (_.options.arrows === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
			_.$prevArrow && _.$prevArrow.off('click.slick', _.changeSlide);
			_.$nextArrow && _.$nextArrow.off('click.slick', _.changeSlide);

			if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.$prevArrow && _.$prevArrow.off('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
				_.$nextArrow && _.$nextArrow.off('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
			}
		}

		_.$list.off('touchstart.slick mousedown.slick', _.swipeHandler);
		_.$list.off('touchmove.slick mousemove.slick', _.swipeHandler);
		_.$list.off('touchend.slick mouseup.slick', _.swipeHandler);
		_.$list.off('touchcancel.slick mouseleave.slick', _.swipeHandler);

		_.$list.off('click.slick', _.clickHandler);

		$(document).off(_.visibilityChange, _.visibility);

		_.cleanUpSlideEvents();

		if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
			_.$list.off('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
		}

		if (_.options.focusOnSelect === true) {
			$(_.$slideTrack).children().off('click.slick', _.selectHandler);
		}

		$(window).off('orientationchange.slick.slick-' + _.instanceUid, _.orientationChange);

		$(window).off('resize.slick.slick-' + _.instanceUid, _.resize);

		$('[draggable!=true]', _.$slideTrack).off('dragstart', _.preventDefault);

		$(window).off('load.slick.slick-' + _.instanceUid, _.setPosition);

	};

	Slick.prototype.cleanUpSlideEvents = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.$list.off('mouseenter.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, true));
		_.$list.off('mouseleave.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, false));

	};

	Slick.prototype.cleanUpRows = function() {

		var _ = this, originalSlides;

		if(_.options.rows > 0) {
			originalSlides = _.$slides.children().children();
			originalSlides.removeAttr('style');
			_.$slider.empty().append(originalSlides);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.clickHandler = function(event) {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.shouldClick === false) {
			event.stopImmediatePropagation();
			event.stopPropagation();
			event.preventDefault();
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.destroy = function(refresh) {

		var _ = this;

		_.autoPlayClear();

		_.touchObject = {};

		_.cleanUpEvents();

		$('.slick-cloned', _.$slider).detach();

		if (_.$dots) {
			_.$dots.remove();
		}

		if ( _.$prevArrow && _.$prevArrow.length ) {

			_.$prevArrow
				.removeClass('slick-disabled slick-arrow slick-hidden')
				.removeAttr('aria-hidden aria-disabled tabindex')
				.css('display','');

			if ( _.htmlExpr.test( _.options.prevArrow )) {
				_.$prevArrow.remove();
			}
		}

		if ( _.$nextArrow && _.$nextArrow.length ) {

			_.$nextArrow
				.removeClass('slick-disabled slick-arrow slick-hidden')
				.removeAttr('aria-hidden aria-disabled tabindex')
				.css('display','');

			if ( _.htmlExpr.test( _.options.nextArrow )) {
				_.$nextArrow.remove();
			}
		}


		if (_.$slides) {

			_.$slides
				.removeClass('slick-slide slick-active slick-center slick-visible slick-current')
				.removeAttr('aria-hidden')
				.removeAttr('data-slick-index')
				.each(function(){
					$(this).attr('style', $(this).data('originalStyling'));
				});

			_.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide).detach();

			_.$slideTrack.detach();

			_.$list.detach();

			_.$slider.append(_.$slides);
		}

		_.cleanUpRows();

		_.$slider.removeClass('slick-slider');
		_.$slider.removeClass('slick-initialized');
		_.$slider.removeClass('slick-dotted');

		_.unslicked = true;

		if(!refresh) {
			_.$slider.trigger('destroy', [_]);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.disableTransition = function(slide) {

		var _ = this,
			transition = {};

		transition[_.transitionType] = '';

		if (_.options.fade === false) {
			_.$slideTrack.css(transition);
		} else {
			_.$slides.eq(slide).css(transition);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.fadeSlide = function(slideIndex, callback) {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.cssTransitions === false) {

			_.$slides.eq(slideIndex).css({
				zIndex: _.options.zIndex
			});

			_.$slides.eq(slideIndex).animate({
				opacity: 1
			}, _.options.speed, _.options.easing, callback);

		} else {

			_.applyTransition(slideIndex);

			_.$slides.eq(slideIndex).css({
				opacity: 1,
				zIndex: _.options.zIndex
			});

			if (callback) {
				setTimeout(function() {

					_.disableTransition(slideIndex);

					callback.call();
				}, _.options.speed);
			}

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.fadeSlideOut = function(slideIndex) {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.cssTransitions === false) {

			_.$slides.eq(slideIndex).animate({
				opacity: 0,
				zIndex: _.options.zIndex - 2
			}, _.options.speed, _.options.easing);

		} else {

			_.applyTransition(slideIndex);

			_.$slides.eq(slideIndex).css({
				opacity: 0,
				zIndex: _.options.zIndex - 2
			});

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.filterSlides = Slick.prototype.slickFilter = function(filter) {

		var _ = this;

		if (filter !== null) {

			_.$slidesCache = _.$slides;

			_.unload();

			_.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide).detach();

			_.$slidesCache.filter(filter).appendTo(_.$slideTrack);

			_.reinit();

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.focusHandler = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.$slider
			.off('focus.slick blur.slick')
			.on('focus.slick blur.slick', '*', function(event) {

				event.stopImmediatePropagation();
				var $sf = $(this);

				setTimeout(function() {

					if( _.options.pauseOnFocus ) {
						_.focussed = $sf.is(':focus');
						_.autoPlay();
					}

				}, 0);

			});
	};

	Slick.prototype.getCurrent = Slick.prototype.slickCurrentSlide = function() {

		var _ = this;
		return _.currentSlide;

	};

	Slick.prototype.getDotCount = function() {

		var _ = this;

		var breakPoint = 0;
		var counter = 0;
		var pagerQty = 0;

		if (_.options.infinite === true) {
			if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow) {
				++pagerQty;
			} else {
				while (breakPoint < _.slideCount) {
					++pagerQty;
					breakPoint = counter + _.options.slidesToScroll;
					counter += _.options.slidesToScroll <= _.options.slidesToShow ? _.options.slidesToScroll : _.options.slidesToShow;
				}
			}
		} else if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
			pagerQty = _.slideCount;
		} else if(!_.options.asNavFor) {
			pagerQty = 1 + Math.ceil((_.slideCount - _.options.slidesToShow) / _.options.slidesToScroll);
		}else {
			while (breakPoint < _.slideCount) {
				++pagerQty;
				breakPoint = counter + _.options.slidesToScroll;
				counter += _.options.slidesToScroll <= _.options.slidesToShow ? _.options.slidesToScroll : _.options.slidesToShow;
			}
		}

		return pagerQty - 1;

	};

	Slick.prototype.getLeft = function(slideIndex) {

		var _ = this,
			targetLeft,
			verticalHeight,
			verticalOffset = 0,
			targetSlide,
			coef;

		_.slideOffset = 0;
		verticalHeight = _.$slides.first().outerHeight(true);

		if (_.options.infinite === true) {
			if (_.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
				_.slideOffset = (_.slideWidth * _.options.slidesToShow) * -1;
				coef = -1

				if (_.options.vertical === true && _.options.centerMode === true) {
					if (_.options.slidesToShow === 2) {
						coef = -1.5;
					} else if (_.options.slidesToShow === 1) {
						coef = -2
					}
				}
				verticalOffset = (verticalHeight * _.options.slidesToShow) * coef;
			}
			if (_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll !== 0) {
				if (slideIndex + _.options.slidesToScroll > _.slideCount && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
					if (slideIndex > _.slideCount) {
						_.slideOffset = ((_.options.slidesToShow - (slideIndex - _.slideCount)) * _.slideWidth) * -1;
						verticalOffset = ((_.options.slidesToShow - (slideIndex - _.slideCount)) * verticalHeight) * -1;
					} else {
						_.slideOffset = ((_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll) * _.slideWidth) * -1;
						verticalOffset = ((_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll) * verticalHeight) * -1;
					}
				}
			}
		} else {
			if (slideIndex + _.options.slidesToShow > _.slideCount) {
				_.slideOffset = ((slideIndex + _.options.slidesToShow) - _.slideCount) * _.slideWidth;
				verticalOffset = ((slideIndex + _.options.slidesToShow) - _.slideCount) * verticalHeight;
			}
		}

		if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow) {
			_.slideOffset = 0;
			verticalOffset = 0;
		}

		if (_.options.centerMode === true && _.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow) {
			_.slideOffset = ((_.slideWidth * Math.floor(_.options.slidesToShow)) / 2) - ((_.slideWidth * _.slideCount) / 2);
		} else if (_.options.centerMode === true && _.options.infinite === true) {
			_.slideOffset += _.slideWidth * Math.floor(_.options.slidesToShow / 2) - _.slideWidth;
		} else if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
			_.slideOffset = 0;
			_.slideOffset += _.slideWidth * Math.floor(_.options.slidesToShow / 2);
		}

		if (_.options.vertical === false) {
			targetLeft = ((slideIndex * _.slideWidth) * -1) + _.slideOffset;
		} else {
			targetLeft = ((slideIndex * verticalHeight) * -1) + verticalOffset;
		}

		if (_.options.variableWidth === true) {

			if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow || _.options.infinite === false) {
				targetSlide = _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').eq(slideIndex);
			} else {
				targetSlide = _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').eq(slideIndex + _.options.slidesToShow);
			}

			if (_.options.rtl === true) {
				if (targetSlide[0]) {
					targetLeft = (_.$slideTrack.width() - targetSlide[0].offsetLeft - targetSlide.width()) * -1;
				} else {
					targetLeft =  0;
				}
			} else {
				targetLeft = targetSlide[0] ? targetSlide[0].offsetLeft * -1 : 0;
			}

			if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
				if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow || _.options.infinite === false) {
					targetSlide = _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').eq(slideIndex);
				} else {
					targetSlide = _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').eq(slideIndex + _.options.slidesToShow + 1);
				}

				if (_.options.rtl === true) {
					if (targetSlide[0]) {
						targetLeft = (_.$slideTrack.width() - targetSlide[0].offsetLeft - targetSlide.width()) * -1;
					} else {
						targetLeft =  0;
					}
				} else {
					targetLeft = targetSlide[0] ? targetSlide[0].offsetLeft * -1 : 0;
				}

				targetLeft += (_.$list.width() - targetSlide.outerWidth()) / 2;
			}
		}

		return targetLeft;

	};

	Slick.prototype.getOption = Slick.prototype.slickGetOption = function(option) {

		var _ = this;

		return _.options[option];

	};

	Slick.prototype.getNavigableIndexes = function() {

		var _ = this,
			breakPoint = 0,
			counter = 0,
			indexes = [],
			max;

		if (_.options.infinite === false) {
			max = _.slideCount;
		} else {
			breakPoint = _.options.slidesToScroll * -1;
			counter = _.options.slidesToScroll * -1;
			max = _.slideCount * 2;
		}

		while (breakPoint < max) {
			indexes.push(breakPoint);
			breakPoint = counter + _.options.slidesToScroll;
			counter += _.options.slidesToScroll <= _.options.slidesToShow ? _.options.slidesToScroll : _.options.slidesToShow;
		}

		return indexes;

	};

	Slick.prototype.getSlick = function() {

		return this;

	};

	Slick.prototype.getSlideCount = function() {

		var _ = this,
			slidesTraversed, swipedSlide, centerOffset;

		centerOffset = _.options.centerMode === true ? _.slideWidth * Math.floor(_.options.slidesToShow / 2) : 0;

		if (_.options.swipeToSlide === true) {
			_.$slideTrack.find('.slick-slide').each(function(index, slide) {
				if (slide.offsetLeft - centerOffset + ($(slide).outerWidth() / 2) > (_.swipeLeft * -1)) {
					swipedSlide = slide;
					return false;
				}
			});

			slidesTraversed = Math.abs($(swipedSlide).attr('data-slick-index') - _.currentSlide) || 1;

			return slidesTraversed;

		} else {
			return _.options.slidesToScroll;
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.goTo = Slick.prototype.slickGoTo = function(slide, dontAnimate) {

		var _ = this;

		_.changeSlide({
			data: {
				message: 'index',
				index: parseInt(slide)
			}
		}, dontAnimate);

	};

	Slick.prototype.init = function(creation) {

		var _ = this;

		if (!$(_.$slider).hasClass('slick-initialized')) {

			$(_.$slider).addClass('slick-initialized');

			_.buildRows();
			_.buildOut();
			_.setProps();
			_.startLoad();
			_.loadSlider();
			_.initializeEvents();
			_.updateArrows();
			_.updateDots();
			_.checkResponsive(true);
			_.focusHandler();

		}

		if (creation) {
			_.$slider.trigger('init', [_]);
		}

		if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
			_.initADA();
		}

		if ( _.options.autoplay ) {

			_.paused = false;
			_.autoPlay();

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.initADA = function() {
		var _ = this,
			numDotGroups = Math.ceil(_.slideCount / _.options.slidesToShow),
			tabControlIndexes = _.getNavigableIndexes().filter(function(val) {
				return (val >= 0) && (val < _.slideCount);
			});

		_.$slides.add(_.$slideTrack.find('.slick-cloned')).attr({
			'aria-hidden': 'true',
			'tabindex': '-1'
		}).find('a, input, button, select').attr({
			'tabindex': '-1'
		});

		if (_.$dots !== null) {
			_.$slides.not(_.$slideTrack.find('.slick-cloned')).each(function(i) {
				var slideControlIndex = tabControlIndexes.indexOf(i);

				$(this).attr({
					'role': 'tabpanel',
					'id': 'slick-slide' + _.instanceUid + i,
					'tabindex': -1
				});

				if (slideControlIndex !== -1) {
					var ariaButtonControl = 'slick-slide-control' + _.instanceUid + slideControlIndex
					if ($('#' + ariaButtonControl).length) {
						$(this).attr({
							'aria-describedby': ariaButtonControl
						});
					}
				}
			});

			_.$dots.attr('role', 'tablist').find('li').each(function(i) {
				var mappedSlideIndex = tabControlIndexes[i];

				$(this).attr({
					'role': 'presentation'
				});

				$(this).find('button').first().attr({
					'role': 'tab',
					'id': 'slick-slide-control' + _.instanceUid + i,
					'aria-controls': 'slick-slide' + _.instanceUid + mappedSlideIndex,
					'aria-label': (i + 1) + ' of ' + numDotGroups,
					'aria-selected': null,
					'tabindex': '-1'
				});

			}).eq(_.currentSlide).find('button').attr({
				'aria-selected': 'true',
				'tabindex': '0'
			}).end();
		}

		for (var i=_.currentSlide, max=i+_.options.slidesToShow; i < max; i++) {
			if (_.options.focusOnChange) {
				_.$slides.eq(i).attr({'tabindex': '0'});
			} else {
				_.$slides.eq(i).removeAttr('tabindex');
			}
		}

		_.activateADA();

	};

	Slick.prototype.initArrowEvents = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.arrows === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
			_.$prevArrow
				.off('click.slick')
				.on('click.slick', {
					message: 'previous'
				}, _.changeSlide);
			_.$nextArrow
				.off('click.slick')
				.on('click.slick', {
					message: 'next'
				}, _.changeSlide);

			if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.$prevArrow.on('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
				_.$nextArrow.on('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
			}
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.initDotEvents = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.dots === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
			$('li', _.$dots).on('click.slick', {
				message: 'index'
			}, _.changeSlide);

			if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.$dots.on('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
			}
		}

		if (_.options.dots === true && _.options.pauseOnDotsHover === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

			$('li', _.$dots)
				.on('mouseenter.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, true))
				.on('mouseleave.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, false));

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.initSlideEvents = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if ( _.options.pauseOnHover ) {

			_.$list.on('mouseenter.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, true));
			_.$list.on('mouseleave.slick', $.proxy(_.interrupt, _, false));

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.initializeEvents = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.initArrowEvents();

		_.initDotEvents();
		_.initSlideEvents();

		_.$list.on('touchstart.slick mousedown.slick', {
			action: 'start'
		}, _.swipeHandler);
		_.$list.on('touchmove.slick mousemove.slick', {
			action: 'move'
		}, _.swipeHandler);
		_.$list.on('touchend.slick mouseup.slick', {
			action: 'end'
		}, _.swipeHandler);
		_.$list.on('touchcancel.slick mouseleave.slick', {
			action: 'end'
		}, _.swipeHandler);

		_.$list.on('click.slick', _.clickHandler);

		$(document).on(_.visibilityChange, $.proxy(_.visibility, _));

		if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
			_.$list.on('keydown.slick', _.keyHandler);
		}

		if (_.options.focusOnSelect === true) {
			$(_.$slideTrack).children().on('click.slick', _.selectHandler);
		}

		$(window).on('orientationchange.slick.slick-' + _.instanceUid, $.proxy(_.orientationChange, _));

		$(window).on('resize.slick.slick-' + _.instanceUid, $.proxy(_.resize, _));

		$('[draggable!=true]', _.$slideTrack).on('dragstart', _.preventDefault);

		$(window).on('load.slick.slick-' + _.instanceUid, _.setPosition);
		$(_.setPosition);

	};

	Slick.prototype.initUI = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.arrows === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

			_.$prevArrow.show();
			_.$nextArrow.show();

		}

		if (_.options.dots === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

			_.$dots.show();

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.keyHandler = function(event) {

		var _ = this;
		//Dont slide if the cursor is inside the form fields and arrow keys are pressed
		if(!event.target.tagName.match('TEXTAREA|INPUT|SELECT')) {
			if (event.keyCode === 37 && _.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.changeSlide({
					data: {
						message: _.options.rtl === true ? 'next' :  'previous'
					}
				});
			} else if (event.keyCode === 39 && _.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.changeSlide({
					data: {
						message: _.options.rtl === true ? 'previous' : 'next'
					}
				});
			}
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.lazyLoad = function() {

		var _ = this,
			loadRange, cloneRange, rangeStart, rangeEnd;

		function loadImages(imagesScope) {

			$('img[data-lazy]', imagesScope).each(function() {

				var image = $(this),
					imageSource = $(this).attr('data-lazy'),
					imageSrcSet = $(this).attr('data-srcset'),
					imageSizes  = $(this).attr('data-sizes') || _.$slider.attr('data-sizes'),
					imageToLoad = document.createElement('img');

				imageToLoad.onload = function() {

					image
						.animate({ opacity: 0 }, 100, function() {

							if (imageSrcSet) {
								image
									.attr('srcset', imageSrcSet );

								if (imageSizes) {
									image
										.attr('sizes', imageSizes );
								}
							}

							image
								.attr('src', imageSource)
								.animate({ opacity: 1 }, 200, function() {
									image
										.removeAttr('data-lazy data-srcset data-sizes')
										.removeClass('slick-loading');
								});
							_.$slider.trigger('lazyLoaded', [_, image, imageSource]);
						});

				};

				imageToLoad.onerror = function() {

					image
						.removeAttr( 'data-lazy' )
						.removeClass( 'slick-loading' )
						.addClass( 'slick-lazyload-error' );

					_.$slider.trigger('lazyLoadError', [ _, image, imageSource ]);

				};

				imageToLoad.src = imageSource;

			});

		}

		if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
			if (_.options.infinite === true) {
				rangeStart = _.currentSlide + (_.options.slidesToShow / 2 + 1);
				rangeEnd = rangeStart + _.options.slidesToShow + 2;
			} else {
				rangeStart = Math.max(0, _.currentSlide - (_.options.slidesToShow / 2 + 1));
				rangeEnd = 2 + (_.options.slidesToShow / 2 + 1) + _.currentSlide;
			}
		} else {
			rangeStart = _.options.infinite ? _.options.slidesToShow + _.currentSlide : _.currentSlide;
			rangeEnd = Math.ceil(rangeStart + _.options.slidesToShow);
			if (_.options.fade === true) {
				if (rangeStart > 0) rangeStart--;
				if (rangeEnd <= _.slideCount) rangeEnd++;
			}
		}

		loadRange = _.$slider.find('.slick-slide').slice(rangeStart, rangeEnd);

		if (_.options.lazyLoad === 'anticipated') {
			var prevSlide = rangeStart - 1,
				nextSlide = rangeEnd,
				$slides = _.$slider.find('.slick-slide');

			for (var i = 0; i < _.options.slidesToScroll; i++) {
				if (prevSlide < 0) prevSlide = _.slideCount - 1;
				loadRange = loadRange.add($slides.eq(prevSlide));
				loadRange = loadRange.add($slides.eq(nextSlide));
				prevSlide--;
				nextSlide++;
			}
		}

		loadImages(loadRange);

		if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow) {
			cloneRange = _.$slider.find('.slick-slide');
			loadImages(cloneRange);
		} else
		if (_.currentSlide >= _.slideCount - _.options.slidesToShow) {
			cloneRange = _.$slider.find('.slick-cloned').slice(0, _.options.slidesToShow);
			loadImages(cloneRange);
		} else if (_.currentSlide === 0) {
			cloneRange = _.$slider.find('.slick-cloned').slice(_.options.slidesToShow * -1);
			loadImages(cloneRange);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.loadSlider = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.setPosition();

		_.$slideTrack.css({
			opacity: 1
		});

		_.$slider.removeClass('slick-loading');

		_.initUI();

		if (_.options.lazyLoad === 'progressive') {
			_.progressiveLazyLoad();
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.next = Slick.prototype.slickNext = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.changeSlide({
			data: {
				message: 'next'
			}
		});

	};

	Slick.prototype.orientationChange = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.checkResponsive();
		_.setPosition();

	};

	Slick.prototype.pause = Slick.prototype.slickPause = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.autoPlayClear();
		_.paused = true;

	};

	Slick.prototype.play = Slick.prototype.slickPlay = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.autoPlay();
		_.options.autoplay = true;
		_.paused = false;
		_.focussed = false;
		_.interrupted = false;

	};

	Slick.prototype.postSlide = function(index) {

		var _ = this;

		if( !_.unslicked ) {

			_.$slider.trigger('afterChange', [_, index]);

			_.animating = false;

			if (_.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
				_.setPosition();
			}

			_.swipeLeft = null;

			if ( _.options.autoplay ) {
				_.autoPlay();
			}

			if (_.options.accessibility === true) {
				_.initADA();

				if (_.options.focusOnChange) {
					var $currentSlide = $(_.$slides.get(_.currentSlide));
					$currentSlide.attr('tabindex', 0).focus();
				}
			}

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.prev = Slick.prototype.slickPrev = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.changeSlide({
			data: {
				message: 'previous'
			}
		});

	};

	Slick.prototype.preventDefault = function(event) {

		event.preventDefault();

	};

	Slick.prototype.progressiveLazyLoad = function( tryCount ) {

		tryCount = tryCount || 1;

		var _ = this,
			$imgsToLoad = $( 'img[data-lazy]', _.$slider ),
			image,
			imageSource,
			imageSrcSet,
			imageSizes,
			imageToLoad;

		if ( $imgsToLoad.length ) {

			image = $imgsToLoad.first();
			imageSource = image.attr('data-lazy');
			imageSrcSet = image.attr('data-srcset');
			imageSizes  = image.attr('data-sizes') || _.$slider.attr('data-sizes');
			imageToLoad = document.createElement('img');

			imageToLoad.onload = function() {

				if (imageSrcSet) {
					image
						.attr('srcset', imageSrcSet );

					if (imageSizes) {
						image
							.attr('sizes', imageSizes );
					}
				}

				image
					.attr( 'src', imageSource )
					.removeAttr('data-lazy data-srcset data-sizes')
					.removeClass('slick-loading');

				if ( _.options.adaptiveHeight === true ) {
					_.setPosition();
				}

				_.$slider.trigger('lazyLoaded', [ _, image, imageSource ]);
				_.progressiveLazyLoad();

			};

			imageToLoad.onerror = function() {

				if ( tryCount < 3 ) {

					/**
					 * try to load the image 3 times,
					 * leave a slight delay so we don't get
					 * servers blocking the request.
					 */
					setTimeout( function() {
						_.progressiveLazyLoad( tryCount + 1 );
					}, 500 );

				} else {

					image
						.removeAttr( 'data-lazy' )
						.removeClass( 'slick-loading' )
						.addClass( 'slick-lazyload-error' );

					_.$slider.trigger('lazyLoadError', [ _, image, imageSource ]);

					_.progressiveLazyLoad();

				}

			};

			imageToLoad.src = imageSource;

		} else {

			_.$slider.trigger('allImagesLoaded', [ _ ]);

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.refresh = function( initializing ) {

		var _ = this, currentSlide, lastVisibleIndex;

		lastVisibleIndex = _.slideCount - _.options.slidesToShow;

		// in non-infinite sliders, we don't want to go past the
		// last visible index.
		if( !_.options.infinite && ( _.currentSlide > lastVisibleIndex )) {
			_.currentSlide = lastVisibleIndex;
		}

		// if less slides than to show, go to start.
		if ( _.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow ) {
			_.currentSlide = 0;

		}

		currentSlide = _.currentSlide;

		_.destroy(true);

		$.extend(_, _.initials, { currentSlide: currentSlide });

		_.init();

		if( !initializing ) {

			_.changeSlide({
				data: {
					message: 'index',
					index: currentSlide
				}
			}, false);

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.registerBreakpoints = function() {

		var _ = this, breakpoint, currentBreakpoint, l,
			responsiveSettings = _.options.responsive || null;

		if ( $.type(responsiveSettings) === 'array' && responsiveSettings.length ) {

			_.respondTo = _.options.respondTo || 'window';

			for ( breakpoint in responsiveSettings ) {

				l = _.breakpoints.length-1;

				if (responsiveSettings.hasOwnProperty(breakpoint)) {
					currentBreakpoint = responsiveSettings[breakpoint].breakpoint;

					// loop through the breakpoints and cut out any existing
					// ones with the same breakpoint number, we don't want dupes.
					while( l >= 0 ) {
						if( _.breakpoints[l] && _.breakpoints[l] === currentBreakpoint ) {
							_.breakpoints.splice(l,1);
						}
						l--;
					}

					_.breakpoints.push(currentBreakpoint);
					_.breakpointSettings[currentBreakpoint] = responsiveSettings[breakpoint].settings;

				}

			}

			_.breakpoints.sort(function(a, b) {
				return ( _.options.mobileFirst ) ? a-b : b-a;
			});

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.reinit = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.$slides =
			_.$slideTrack
				.children(_.options.slide)
				.addClass('slick-slide');

		_.slideCount = _.$slides.length;

		if (_.currentSlide >= _.slideCount && _.currentSlide !== 0) {
			_.currentSlide = _.currentSlide - _.options.slidesToScroll;
		}

		if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow) {
			_.currentSlide = 0;
		}

		_.registerBreakpoints();

		_.setProps();
		_.setupInfinite();
		_.buildArrows();
		_.updateArrows();
		_.initArrowEvents();
		_.buildDots();
		_.updateDots();
		_.initDotEvents();
		_.cleanUpSlideEvents();
		_.initSlideEvents();

		_.checkResponsive(false, true);

		if (_.options.focusOnSelect === true) {
			$(_.$slideTrack).children().on('click.slick', _.selectHandler);
		}

		_.setSlideClasses(typeof _.currentSlide === 'number' ? _.currentSlide : 0);

		_.setPosition();
		_.focusHandler();

		_.paused = !_.options.autoplay;
		_.autoPlay();

		_.$slider.trigger('reInit', [_]);

	};

	Slick.prototype.resize = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if ($(window).width() !== _.windowWidth) {
			clearTimeout(_.windowDelay);
			_.windowDelay = window.setTimeout(function() {
				_.windowWidth = $(window).width();
				_.checkResponsive();
				if( !_.unslicked ) { _.setPosition(); }
			}, 50);
		}
	};

	Slick.prototype.removeSlide = Slick.prototype.slickRemove = function(index, removeBefore, removeAll) {

		var _ = this;

		if (typeof(index) === 'boolean') {
			removeBefore = index;
			index = removeBefore === true ? 0 : _.slideCount - 1;
		} else {
			index = removeBefore === true ? --index : index;
		}

		if (_.slideCount < 1 || index < 0 || index > _.slideCount - 1) {
			return false;
		}

		_.unload();

		if (removeAll === true) {
			_.$slideTrack.children().remove();
		} else {
			_.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide).eq(index).remove();
		}

		_.$slides = _.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide);

		_.$slideTrack.children(this.options.slide).detach();

		_.$slideTrack.append(_.$slides);

		_.$slidesCache = _.$slides;

		_.reinit();

	};

	Slick.prototype.setCSS = function(position) {

		var _ = this,
			positionProps = {},
			x, y;

		if (_.options.rtl === true) {
			position = -position;
		}
		x = _.positionProp == 'left' ? Math.ceil(position) + 'px' : '0px';
		y = _.positionProp == 'top' ? Math.ceil(position) + 'px' : '0px';

		positionProps[_.positionProp] = position;

		if (_.transformsEnabled === false) {
			_.$slideTrack.css(positionProps);
		} else {
			positionProps = {};
			if (_.cssTransitions === false) {
				positionProps[_.animType] = 'translate(' + x + ', ' + y + ')';
				_.$slideTrack.css(positionProps);
			} else {
				positionProps[_.animType] = 'translate3d(' + x + ', ' + y + ', 0px)';
				_.$slideTrack.css(positionProps);
			}
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.setDimensions = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.vertical === false) {
			if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
				_.$list.css({
					padding: ('0px ' + _.options.centerPadding)
				});
			}
		} else {
			_.$list.height(_.$slides.first().outerHeight(true) * _.options.slidesToShow);
			if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
				_.$list.css({
					padding: (_.options.centerPadding + ' 0px')
				});
			}
		}

		_.listWidth = _.$list.width();
		_.listHeight = _.$list.height();


		if (_.options.vertical === false && _.options.variableWidth === false) {
			_.slideWidth = Math.ceil(_.listWidth / _.options.slidesToShow);
			_.$slideTrack.width(Math.ceil((_.slideWidth * _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').length)));

		} else if (_.options.variableWidth === true) {
			_.$slideTrack.width(5000 * _.slideCount);
		} else {
			_.slideWidth = Math.ceil(_.listWidth);
			_.$slideTrack.height(Math.ceil((_.$slides.first().outerHeight(true) * _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').length)));
		}

		var offset = _.$slides.first().outerWidth(true) - _.$slides.first().width();
		if (_.options.variableWidth === false) _.$slideTrack.children('.slick-slide').width(_.slideWidth - offset);

	};

	Slick.prototype.setFade = function() {

		var _ = this,
			targetLeft;

		_.$slides.each(function(index, element) {
			targetLeft = (_.slideWidth * index) * -1;
			if (_.options.rtl === true) {
				$(element).css({
					position: 'relative',
					right: targetLeft,
					top: 0,
					zIndex: _.options.zIndex - 2,
					opacity: 0
				});
			} else {
				$(element).css({
					position: 'relative',
					left: targetLeft,
					top: 0,
					zIndex: _.options.zIndex - 2,
					opacity: 0
				});
			}
		});

		_.$slides.eq(_.currentSlide).css({
			zIndex: _.options.zIndex - 1,
			opacity: 1
		});

	};

	Slick.prototype.setHeight = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.slidesToShow === 1 && _.options.adaptiveHeight === true && _.options.vertical === false) {
			var targetHeight = _.$slides.eq(_.currentSlide).outerHeight(true);
			_.$list.css('height', targetHeight);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.setOption =
		Slick.prototype.slickSetOption = function() {

			/**
			 * accepts arguments in format of:
			 *
			 *  - for changing a single option's value:
			 *     .slick("setOption", option, value, refresh )
			 *
			 *  - for changing a set of responsive options:
			 *     .slick("setOption", 'responsive', [{}, ...], refresh )
			 *
			 *  - for updating multiple values at once (not responsive)
			 *     .slick("setOption", { 'option': value, ... }, refresh )
			 */

			var _ = this, l, item, option, value, refresh = false, type;

			if( $.type( arguments[0] ) === 'object' ) {

				option =  arguments[0];
				refresh = arguments[1];
				type = 'multiple';

			} else if ( $.type( arguments[0] ) === 'string' ) {

				option =  arguments[0];
				value = arguments[1];
				refresh = arguments[2];

				if ( arguments[0] === 'responsive' && $.type( arguments[1] ) === 'array' ) {

					type = 'responsive';

				} else if ( typeof arguments[1] !== 'undefined' ) {

					type = 'single';

				}

			}

			if ( type === 'single' ) {

				_.options[option] = value;


			} else if ( type === 'multiple' ) {

				$.each( option , function( opt, val ) {

					_.options[opt] = val;

				});


			} else if ( type === 'responsive' ) {

				for ( item in value ) {

					if( $.type( _.options.responsive ) !== 'array' ) {

						_.options.responsive = [ value[item] ];

					} else {

						l = _.options.responsive.length-1;

						// loop through the responsive object and splice out duplicates.
						while( l >= 0 ) {

							if( _.options.responsive[l].breakpoint === value[item].breakpoint ) {

								_.options.responsive.splice(l,1);

							}

							l--;

						}

						_.options.responsive.push( value[item] );

					}

				}

			}

			if ( refresh ) {

				_.unload();
				_.reinit();

			}

		};

	Slick.prototype.setPosition = function() {

		var _ = this;

		_.setDimensions();

		_.setHeight();

		if (_.options.fade === false) {
			_.setCSS(_.getLeft(_.currentSlide));
		} else {
			_.setFade();
		}

		_.$slider.trigger('setPosition', [_]);

	};

	Slick.prototype.setProps = function() {

		var _ = this,
			bodyStyle = document.body.style;

		_.positionProp = _.options.vertical === true ? 'top' : 'left';

		if (_.positionProp === 'top') {
			_.$slider.addClass('slick-vertical');
		} else {
			_.$slider.removeClass('slick-vertical');
		}

		if (bodyStyle.WebkitTransition !== undefined ||
			bodyStyle.MozTransition !== undefined ||
			bodyStyle.msTransition !== undefined) {
			if (_.options.useCSS === true) {
				_.cssTransitions = true;
			}
		}

		if ( _.options.fade ) {
			if ( typeof _.options.zIndex === 'number' ) {
				if( _.options.zIndex < 3 ) {
					_.options.zIndex = 3;
				}
			} else {
				_.options.zIndex = _.defaults.zIndex;
			}
		}

		if (bodyStyle.OTransform !== undefined) {
			_.animType = 'OTransform';
			_.transformType = '-o-transform';
			_.transitionType = 'OTransition';
			if (bodyStyle.perspectiveProperty === undefined && bodyStyle.webkitPerspective === undefined) _.animType = false;
		}
		if (bodyStyle.MozTransform !== undefined) {
			_.animType = 'MozTransform';
			_.transformType = '-moz-transform';
			_.transitionType = 'MozTransition';
			if (bodyStyle.perspectiveProperty === undefined && bodyStyle.MozPerspective === undefined) _.animType = false;
		}
		if (bodyStyle.webkitTransform !== undefined) {
			_.animType = 'webkitTransform';
			_.transformType = '-webkit-transform';
			_.transitionType = 'webkitTransition';
			if (bodyStyle.perspectiveProperty === undefined && bodyStyle.webkitPerspective === undefined) _.animType = false;
		}
		if (bodyStyle.msTransform !== undefined) {
			_.animType = 'msTransform';
			_.transformType = '-ms-transform';
			_.transitionType = 'msTransition';
			if (bodyStyle.msTransform === undefined) _.animType = false;
		}
		if (bodyStyle.transform !== undefined && _.animType !== false) {
			_.animType = 'transform';
			_.transformType = 'transform';
			_.transitionType = 'transition';
		}
		_.transformsEnabled = _.options.useTransform && (_.animType !== null && _.animType !== false);
	};


	Slick.prototype.setSlideClasses = function(index) {

		var _ = this,
			centerOffset, allSlides, indexOffset, remainder;

		allSlides = _.$slider
			.find('.slick-slide')
			.removeClass('slick-active slick-center slick-current')
			.attr('aria-hidden', 'true');

		_.$slides
			.eq(index)
			.addClass('slick-current');

		if (_.options.centerMode === true) {

			var evenCoef = _.options.slidesToShow % 2 === 0 ? 1 : 0;

			centerOffset = Math.floor(_.options.slidesToShow / 2);

			if (_.options.infinite === true) {

				if (index >= centerOffset && index <= (_.slideCount - 1) - centerOffset) {
					_.$slides
						.slice(index - centerOffset + evenCoef, index + centerOffset + 1)
						.addClass('slick-active')
						.attr('aria-hidden', 'false');

				} else {

					indexOffset = _.options.slidesToShow + index;
					allSlides
						.slice(indexOffset - centerOffset + 1 + evenCoef, indexOffset + centerOffset + 2)
						.addClass('slick-active')
						.attr('aria-hidden', 'false');

				}

				if (index === 0) {

					allSlides
						.eq(allSlides.length - 1 - _.options.slidesToShow)
						.addClass('slick-center');

				} else if (index === _.slideCount - 1) {

					allSlides
						.eq(_.options.slidesToShow)
						.addClass('slick-center');

				}

			}

			_.$slides
				.eq(index)
				.addClass('slick-center');

		} else {

			if (index >= 0 && index <= (_.slideCount - _.options.slidesToShow)) {

				_.$slides
					.slice(index, index + _.options.slidesToShow)
					.addClass('slick-active')
					.attr('aria-hidden', 'false');

			} else if (allSlides.length <= _.options.slidesToShow) {

				allSlides
					.addClass('slick-active')
					.attr('aria-hidden', 'false');

			} else {

				remainder = _.slideCount % _.options.slidesToShow;
				indexOffset = _.options.infinite === true ? _.options.slidesToShow + index : index;

				if (_.options.slidesToShow == _.options.slidesToScroll && (_.slideCount - index) < _.options.slidesToShow) {

					allSlides
						.slice(indexOffset - (_.options.slidesToShow - remainder), indexOffset + remainder)
						.addClass('slick-active')
						.attr('aria-hidden', 'false');

				} else {

					allSlides
						.slice(indexOffset, indexOffset + _.options.slidesToShow)
						.addClass('slick-active')
						.attr('aria-hidden', 'false');

				}

			}

		}

		if (_.options.lazyLoad === 'ondemand' || _.options.lazyLoad === 'anticipated') {
			_.lazyLoad();
		}
	};

	Slick.prototype.setupInfinite = function() {

		var _ = this,
			i, slideIndex, infiniteCount;

		if (_.options.fade === true) {
			_.options.centerMode = false;
		}

		if (_.options.infinite === true && _.options.fade === false) {

			slideIndex = null;

			if (_.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

				if (_.options.centerMode === true) {
					infiniteCount = _.options.slidesToShow + 1;
				} else {
					infiniteCount = _.options.slidesToShow;
				}

				for (i = _.slideCount; i > (_.slideCount -
					infiniteCount); i -= 1) {
					slideIndex = i - 1;
					$(_.$slides[slideIndex]).clone(true).attr('id', '')
						.attr('data-slick-index', slideIndex - _.slideCount)
						.prependTo(_.$slideTrack).addClass('slick-cloned');
				}
				for (i = 0; i < infiniteCount  + _.slideCount; i += 1) {
					slideIndex = i;
					$(_.$slides[slideIndex]).clone(true).attr('id', '')
						.attr('data-slick-index', slideIndex + _.slideCount)
						.appendTo(_.$slideTrack).addClass('slick-cloned');
				}
				_.$slideTrack.find('.slick-cloned').find('[id]').each(function() {
					$(this).attr('id', '');
				});

			}

		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.interrupt = function( toggle ) {

		var _ = this;

		if( !toggle ) {
			_.autoPlay();
		}
		_.interrupted = toggle;

	};

	Slick.prototype.selectHandler = function(event) {

		var _ = this;

		var targetElement =
			$(event.target).is('.slick-slide') ?
				$(event.target) :
				$(event.target).parents('.slick-slide');

		var index = parseInt(targetElement.attr('data-slick-index'));

		if (!index) index = 0;

		if (_.slideCount <= _.options.slidesToShow) {

			_.slideHandler(index, false, true);
			return;

		}

		_.slideHandler(index);

	};

	Slick.prototype.slideHandler = function(index, sync, dontAnimate) {

		var targetSlide, animSlide, oldSlide, slideLeft, targetLeft = null,
			_ = this, navTarget;

		sync = sync || false;

		if (_.animating === true && _.options.waitForAnimate === true) {
			return;
		}

		if (_.options.fade === true && _.currentSlide === index) {
			return;
		}

		if (sync === false) {
			_.asNavFor(index);
		}

		targetSlide = index;
		targetLeft = _.getLeft(targetSlide);
		slideLeft = _.getLeft(_.currentSlide);

		_.currentLeft = _.swipeLeft === null ? slideLeft : _.swipeLeft;

		if (_.options.infinite === false && _.options.centerMode === false && (index < 0 || index > _.getDotCount() * _.options.slidesToScroll)) {
			if (_.options.fade === false) {
				targetSlide = _.currentSlide;
				if (dontAnimate !== true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
					_.animateSlide(slideLeft, function() {
						_.postSlide(targetSlide);
					});
				} else {
					_.postSlide(targetSlide);
				}
			}
			return;
		} else if (_.options.infinite === false && _.options.centerMode === true && (index < 0 || index > (_.slideCount - _.options.slidesToScroll))) {
			if (_.options.fade === false) {
				targetSlide = _.currentSlide;
				if (dontAnimate !== true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
					_.animateSlide(slideLeft, function() {
						_.postSlide(targetSlide);
					});
				} else {
					_.postSlide(targetSlide);
				}
			}
			return;
		}

		if ( _.options.autoplay ) {
			clearInterval(_.autoPlayTimer);
		}

		if (targetSlide < 0) {
			if (_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll !== 0) {
				animSlide = _.slideCount - (_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll);
			} else {
				animSlide = _.slideCount + targetSlide;
			}
		} else if (targetSlide >= _.slideCount) {
			if (_.slideCount % _.options.slidesToScroll !== 0) {
				animSlide = 0;
			} else {
				animSlide = targetSlide - _.slideCount;
			}
		} else {
			animSlide = targetSlide;
		}

		_.animating = true;

		_.$slider.trigger('beforeChange', [_, _.currentSlide, animSlide]);

		oldSlide = _.currentSlide;
		_.currentSlide = animSlide;

		_.setSlideClasses(_.currentSlide);

		if ( _.options.asNavFor ) {

			navTarget = _.getNavTarget();
			navTarget = navTarget.slick('getSlick');

			if ( navTarget.slideCount <= navTarget.options.slidesToShow ) {
				navTarget.setSlideClasses(_.currentSlide);
			}

		}

		_.updateDots();
		_.updateArrows();

		if (_.options.fade === true) {
			if (dontAnimate !== true) {

				_.fadeSlideOut(oldSlide);

				_.fadeSlide(animSlide, function() {
					_.postSlide(animSlide);
				});

			} else {
				_.postSlide(animSlide);
			}
			_.animateHeight();
			return;
		}

		if (dontAnimate !== true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {
			_.animateSlide(targetLeft, function() {
				_.postSlide(animSlide);
			});
		} else {
			_.postSlide(animSlide);
		}

	};

	Slick.prototype.startLoad = function() {

		var _ = this;

		if (_.options.arrows === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

			_.$prevArrow.hide();
			_.$nextArrow.hide();

		}

		if (_.options.dots === true && _.slideCount > _.options.slidesToShow) {

			_.$dots.hide();

		}

		_.$slider.addClass('slick-loading');

	};

	Slick.prototype.swipeDirection = function() {

		var xDist, yDist, r, swipeAngle, _ = this;

		xDist = _.touchObject.startX - _.touchObject.curX;
		yDist = _.touchObject.startY - _.touchObject.curY;
		r = Math.atan2(yDist, xDist);

		swipeAngle = Math.round(r * 180 / Math.PI);
		if (swipeAngle < 0) {
			swipeAngle = 360 - Math.abs(swipeAngle);
		}

		if ((swipeAngle <= 45) && (swipeAngle >= 0)) {
			return (_.options.rtl === false ? 'left' : 'right');
		}
		if ((swipeAngle <= 360) && (swipeAngle >= 315)) {
			return (_.options.rtl === false ? 'left' : 'right');
		}
		if ((swipeAngle >= 135) && (swipeAngle <= 225)) {
			return (_.options.rtl === false ? 'right' : 'left');
		}
		if (_.options.verticalSwiping === true) {
			if ((swipeAngle >= 35) && (swipeAngle <= 135)) {
				return 'down';
			} else {
				return 'up';
			}
		}

		return 'vertical';

	};

	Slick.prototype.swipeEnd = function(event) {

		var _ = this,
			slideCount,
			direction;

		_.dragging = false;
		_.swiping = false;

		if (_.scrolling) {
			_.scrolling = false;
			return false;
		}

		_.interrupted = false;
		_.shouldClick = ( _.touchObject.swipeLength > 10 ) ? false : true;

		if ( _.touchObject.curX === undefined ) {
			return false;
		}

		if ( _.touchObject.edgeHit === true ) {
			_.$slider.trigger('edge', [_, _.swipeDirection() ]);
		}

		if ( _.touchObject.swipeLength >= _.touchObject.minSwipe ) {

			direction = _.swipeDirection();

			switch ( direction ) {

				case 'left':
				case 'down':

					slideCount =
						_.options.swipeToSlide ?
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{"id":4533,"date":"2023-12-23T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/?p=4533"},"modified":"2024-01-24T04:50:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T04:50:26","slug":"is-tulum-worth-visiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/is-tulum-worth-visiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tulum Worth Visiting? The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the land of ancient Mayan ruins, instagrammable fine sandy beaches, and breathtaking aquamarine cenotes. Have you seen this seaside haven on your FYP? Has it been on your bucket list? If not, it should be, as Tulum is totally worth the visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This little piece of heaven in Mexico has been attracting vacationers in droves due to the social media frenzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once an ancient port town cherished by locals, this bohemian getaway has now become a haven for yogis, meditators, and beach party lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find myself returning to it again and again, as this charming tourist hub always seems to have something new to offer. Let me show you what makes this beachside sanctuary truly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where is Tulum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tulum-beach-and-hill-area.jpg\" alt=\"tulum beach and hill area\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tulum-beach-and-hill-area.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tulum-beach-and-hill-area-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tulum-beach-and-hill-area-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tulum-beach-and-hill-area-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you touchdown at Cancun International Airport and drive 87 miles south towards the Riviera Maya, you will find Tulum. This coastal town is about a ninety-minute drive away from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Tulum,+Quintana+Roo,+Mexico\/Canc%C3%BAn,+Quintana+Roo,+Mexico\/@20.6850981,-87.8047975,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x8f4fd40310e42a4b:0xeedc0db93ff9ab7!2m2!1d-87.4653502!2d20.2114185!1m5!1m1!1s0x8f4c2b05aef653db:0xce32b73c625fcd8a!2m2!1d-86.8515279!2d21.161908!3e0?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Tulum,+Quintana+Roo,+Mexico\/Canc%C3%BAn,+Quintana+Roo,+Mexico\/@20.6850981,-87.8047975,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x8f4fd40310e42a4b:0xeedc0db93ff9ab7!2m2!1d-87.4653502!2d20.2114185!1m5!1m1!1s0x8f4c2b05aef653db:0xce32b73c625fcd8a!2m2!1d-86.8515279!2d21.161908!3e0?entry=ttu\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">aware of the location<\/a>, the next question arises \u2013 how do you reach this destination as an International traveler?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This airport is well-served by several major airlines providing non-stop flights, including American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, TUI, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are approximate direct flight durations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From New York:<\/strong> 4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Los Angeles:<\/strong> 4 hours and 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Houston:<\/strong> 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Toronto:<\/strong> 4 hours and 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From London:<\/strong> 10 hours and 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey to this <a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/cancun-to-tulum\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/cancun-to-tulum\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">port town from Cancun Airport<\/a> is a standard 1.5-hour drive. If you head there from popular tourist destinations like the Bacalar Lagoon or Cancun Hotel zone, it can take up to three hours. However, reaching there from Mexico City can be a day-long adventure by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those with broader travel interests beyond just a vacation in Tulum, it\u2019s important to have an itinerary with enough travel time to cover the considerable distance from the airport to your hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Tulum Worth Visiting? Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is so special about Tulum<strong>? <\/strong>Whether you are in it for the turquoise waters or the delicious food, let me show you the good stuff and the not-so-great parts of this oceanic paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros of Visiting Tulum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a quiet haven for low-budget backpackers, Tulum has now become quite the popular choice among all travelers. The experience is not limited to lying on the side of the Caribbean and star gazing; it has a lot to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tulum is a Tropical Paradise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The town\u2019s seaside Hotel Zone is like a cool tropical beach haven. Think rattan huts, awesome restaurants, and Instagram-worthy hotels. A stroll or a <a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/bike-rentals-in-tulum\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/bike-rentals-in-tulum\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bike ride<\/a> is a must to soak in this tropical goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of it, you must take a walk or hire a bicycle to immerse yourself in this tropical gem. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve seen any place as stunning as Tulum (not even in the Maldives or Fiji Islands).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pocket Friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hotel-zone-in-tulum.jpg\" alt=\"hotel zone in tulum\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hotel-zone-in-tulum.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hotel-zone-in-tulum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hotel-zone-in-tulum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hotel-zone-in-tulum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hotel-zone-in-tulum-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before my first visit, most Tulum reviews categorized it as an <a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/is-tulum-expensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/is-tulum-expensive\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expensive destination<\/a>. Contrary to what some say, vacationing in this town doesn&#8217;t have to break the bank. Stay in Tulum\u2019s El Centro for budget-friendliness and enjoy public beaches and beach clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always encourage visitors to research, ideally to match accommodations with their budgets. If you\u2019re on a tight budget, Zona Hotelera can be a little too pricey (especially during peak tourist season). But you don\u2019t have to stay there to enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Never Ending Parties&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors frequently claim that the \u201cparty never stops\u201d in this quaint coastal town. So, what makes Tulum such a hotspot for parties? You must witness it to believe why Tulum is labeled as the ultimate party destination.-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an extraordinary experience, I highly recommend heading to Gitano. Visit on a Friday evening to relish tapas and cocktails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sun sets, the venue evolves into a lively party hub. If you want to dance the night away, there are numerous beach clubs to explore. Tulum epitomizes the essence of partying in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Food Lover\u2019s Heaven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-in-tulum-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"food in tulum hotel\" class=\"wp-image-4542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-in-tulum-hotel.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-in-tulum-hotel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-in-tulum-hotel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-in-tulum-hotel-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the trip even qualify if you\u2019re in Mexico and don\u2019t stuff yourself with the best tacos? Tulum is a foodie paradise, accentuating Mexican flavors and beyond! It offers a variety of international cuisines to cater to tourists from around the globe. It&#8217;s also surprisingly great for vegans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tulum Has The Best Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulum boasts some of Mexico&#8217;s top-notch beaches. If you look it up online, most of the pics are of Playa Ruinas. It&#8217;s a super cool beach with white sand and is close to all the awesome beach resorts, cool bars, <a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/best-tulum-restaurants-on-the-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/best-tulum-restaurants-on-the-beach\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fancy restaurants<\/a>, and spots perfect for your Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more tropical vibe with huts having palapa roofs, you&#8217;ve got to visit Akumal Beach. And if you want some peaceful moments, head to the calm Las Palmas Public Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a beach bum like me, go ahead and book a 3 or 4-star boutique hotel near these beaches. I promise it&#8217;s going to be an amazing experience!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Place for Yoga Retreats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as I love to explore, party, eat, and shop, I can\u2019t keep up for more than a few days. It can get exhausting after a hectic schedule of trying to see and do as many things while you\u2019re in Tulum. And what better way to recharge yourself than with a sunset yoga session?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulum offers fantastic spiritual experiences with various sessions, timings, and locations. You can also explore a mix of international, Mexican, and Mayan spiritual activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering whether it is the right place for personal growth on a wellness-focused trip, you&#8217;re in for a treat. There are excellent yoga and wellness retreats to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amazing Place to Explore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" src=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-in-tulum-1.jpg\" alt=\"beach in tulum\" class=\"wp-image-4544\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-in-tulum-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-in-tulum-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-in-tulum-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-in-tulum-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-in-tulum-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People keep asking me why I keep returning to Tulum. My answer to everyone is that it\u2019s got everything wrapped in one neat bundle. You get to do much more than just partying and \u201cbeach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d recommend hiring a car and driving around to explore the place. The first place to start has to be their Mayan Archaeological site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While visiting Tulum ruins, you can explore it on your own, but consider hiring one of the guides who hang around the entrance. They can give you a deeper insight into its historical significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One particular thing about this town that has attracted much attention is its breathtaking cenotes. You can find many of these enigmatic underground water bodies and sinkholes within the land\u2019s ancient caves. The locals oversee and preserve these cenotes, so follow their rules when you visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons of Visiting Tulum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although most are subjective, no place can be without its shortcomings. With rapid and sudden growth in tourism thanks to the internet, Tulum will need time to keep up with this inflow of visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited Internet Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/internet-connection-issue-in-tulum.jpg\" alt=\"internet connection issue in tulum\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/internet-connection-issue-in-tulum.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/internet-connection-issue-in-tulum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/internet-connection-issue-in-tulum-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/internet-connection-issue-in-tulum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/internet-connection-issue-in-tulum-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As it&#8217;s a remote town, a speedy internet connection isn&#8217;t its strong suit. Finding reliable high-speed internet might be a bit challenging. But fear not, there&#8217;s a solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use coworking spaces if you need to work or check your emails. <a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/best-hotels-in-tulum-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/best-hotels-in-tulum-for-families\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some good hotels<\/a> have okay internet speed, but it&#8217;s not the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I always get an international phone plan when I travel. This beach destination isn&#8217;t ideal for workaholics who are always glued to their phones. So, while you are there, put work(and social media!) aside and consider taking a break to enjoy this little paradise fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Town Full of Contrasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media has multiplied tourism for Tulum, rapidly becoming a hotspot for enthusiastic travelers. The sudden surge in visitors can be challenging for any destination. Beaches may get crowded, roads could be somewhat populated, and you might come across litter in public places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s not entirely that bad. It&#8217;s up to us to ensure we&#8217;re respectful when visiting other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why I recommend fellow travelers always carry a trash bag in their beach bags or purses. These small actions contribute to making the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Drug Hotspot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Boho destination is known for its vibrant party scene, and there&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/02\/25\/travel\/cancun-tulum-mexico-shooting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/02\/25\/travel\/cancun-tulum-mexico-shooting.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a growing presence of drugs<\/a>. Yet, you can steer clear of these encounters, and it won&#8217;t affect your enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as any other hotspot, this beautiful place also has its downsides. But you can easily sidestep the cons by being a vigilant and responsible tourist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/is-tulum-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/is-tulum-safe\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taking care of your safety<\/a> and well-being means you must do your research and make the right decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation Options are Limited If You\u2019re not into Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulum is a true party hotspot for most of the year. You can almost feel the high energy when you reach this party destination. It&#8217;s really that infectious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, to tell you the truth, finding accommodation might be tricky if you&#8217;re not into the party scene. Opt for places at the quieter end of Zona Hotelera or Sian Ka\u2019an reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also opt for a good hotel in Pueblo\/El Centro to get a more rustic and local Mexican experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For disconnecting from the world and enjoying the serene, secluded beaches surrounded by forests, you can check Palaya Paraiso. Or even stay in La Velveta if you\u2019re not too keen on staying so close to the beach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are The Hype and Fame Destroying the Environment of Tulum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulum is now a mecca for millennials, celebrities, hippies, and all other jet-setters. A lot of visitors consider it to be a place where you get to do all the tropical beachy activities, partying, shopping, and other things at an affordable price, in great weather, surrounding a diverse international crowd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hotels are very respectful of the environment, while some aren\u2019t. But with a rising population and increasing tourism, more hotels and resorts are emerging by clearing parts of jungles and forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it\u2019s super crucial to respect the environment and have a greener footprint while you visit. We must do our part to help the locals preserve the natural gifts of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been wondering what makes Tulum so special, I hope now you have a better idea of whether this place lives up to the hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re into breezy bicycle rides, spending the day sunbathing on the beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/nightlife-in-tulum\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/nightlife-in-tulum\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vibrant nightlife<\/a>, or refreshing yoga retreats, this small town has something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wholeheartedly recommend the place for its unique atmosphere. This coastal paradise on Riviera Maya can give you the ultimate Mexican beach experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People come here for the boho vibes and the lively parties but stay for the scenic beaches and the immersive spiritual harmony in nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the land of ancient Mayan ruins, instagrammable fine sandy beaches, and breathtaking aquamarine cenotes. Have you seen this seaside haven on your FYP? Has it been on your bucket list? If not, it should be, as Tulum is totally worth the visit! This little piece of heaven in Mexico has been attracting vacationers &#8230; <a title=\"Is Tulum Worth Visiting? The Ultimate Guide\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/optimostravel.com\/mexico\/is-tulum-worth-visiting\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Is Tulum Worth Visiting? 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