Cabana

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Tools & Stack

  • WordPress (v6.x)

  • Cabana Theme (ThemeForest)

  • Elementor Page Builder

  • WP Booking System (Premium Plugin Included)

  • Revolution Slider

  • WooCommerce (for online add-ons and services)

  • WPML (for multilingual content)

  • GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin

  • Rank Math SEO

  • WP Rocket (performance)

Design & Theme Customization

After setting up WordPress and installing the Cabana theme, I imported the primary resort demo which featured a light, tropical aesthetic ideal for a summer-focused destination. Customizations included:

  • Replacing placeholder content with original resort branding and imagery

  • Updating fonts to a modern serif/sans-serif pairing to reflect luxury a

    Project Goals

    • Build a professional and sunny website that promotes a high-end beach resort

    • Implement a user-friendly booking system for rooms and spa services

    • Use visual storytelling through large imagery and sliders

    • Ensure the website is optimized for mobile devices and quick page load speeds

    • Allow multilingual support for international tourists

    • Display resort amenities, events, and packages clearly

    nd warmth

  • Customizing color palette to include sea blue, sand beige, and coral tones

  • Designing custom Elementor blocks for booking call-to-action, spa services, and testimonials

  • Configuring a full-screen homepage slider with Revolution Slider, highlighting key experiences like beachfront rooms, yoga sessions, and gourmet dining

Theme options provided strong visual controls, allowing site-wide customization without touching code. Cabana’s widget and shortcode library made it easy to build unique sections like “What’s Nearby,” “Resort Activities,” and “Weather Forecast.”

Booking System Setup

The WP Booking System plugin (included with the theme) was configured to handle:

  • Real-time room availability

  • Booking calendars with custom time slots

  • Price differentiation by season

  • Email confirmations and reservation management from the dashboard

  • GDPR-compliant data capture

Optional services like airport pickup, spa packages, and romantic dinner setups were added using WooCommerce as bookable add-ons during checkout.

Mobile Optimization

Cabana’s responsive design made it easy to optimize the mobile experience:

  • Collapsible menus with touch navigation

  • Large tappable buttons for bookings and directions

  • Scrollable galleries and sliders

  • Lazy-loading images for speed without sacrificing visual quality

  • Mobile-focused layout adjustments using Elementor’s responsive editing tools

Performance & SEO

  • Images compressed and converted to WebP for fast delivery

  • WP Rocket enabled for caching, preload, and CDN integration

  • Lazy loading and script optimization significantly reduced load time

  • Rank Math SEO plugin was configured for metadata, open graph tags, and sitemap generation

  • Google Search Console and Google Analytics integrated for ongoing performance tracking

Multilingual Support

The site was prepared for global visitors by integrating WPML, enabling translations in English, German, and French. Language switching was added to the header and footer, and all booking forms and confirmation emails were localized.

Results (Simulated Metrics)

  • Homepage load time: 1.6 seconds

  • Mobile PageSpeed Score: 91

  • Booking flow completion rate: 82% (simulated test group)

  • Bounce rate decreased by 25% compared to previous generic template

  • 5-minute average time on site due to engaging visuals and simple navigation

Why Cabana Was the Right Choice

  • Optimized specifically for the travel and resort industry

  • Beautiful demo layouts focused on visual storytelling

  • Elementor and WP Booking System integration provided powerful flexibility

  • Multilingual and GDPR-ready out of the box

  • Excellent performance across devices, with minimal plugin overhead

Key Takeaways

The Cabana theme proved to be a well-rounded solution for hospitality websites, combining aesthetics with functionality. Its bundled plugins (Revolution Slider, WP Booking System, WPML) saved time and added premium features without extra costs. The theme allowed for a full-featured booking site that can be easily managed by resort staff, while delivering an enjoyable and intuitive experience for travelers.