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BALTIC PALACE

Baltic Palace is a unique spot on the map of the Polish coastline, combining modernity with cozy interior designs and a distinctive architectural form. Locat...

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BALTIC PALACE

Baltic-palace.com – Technology for an Exceptional Location on the Baltic Sea

Baltic Palace is a unique spot on the map of the Polish coastline, combining modernity with cozy interior designs and a distinctive architectural form. Located in Pobierowo, a town famous for its undeniable charm, this comfortable facility has been designed with the aim of providing exceptional experiences for guests. As a developer, I had the opportunity to create the baltic-palace.com website, which reflects the prestige and functionality of this place by combining advanced technologies with reliable technical support. Below, I present the project details and applied solutions.

Objective of baltic-palace.com and Its Audience

The baltic-palace.com website was designed for Baltic Palace – a property offering modern and comfortable accommodation in the heart of Pobierowo. Its goal is to present the unique features of the location, such as the exceptional architecture and cozy interiors, while providing easy access to information and booking options. The target audience includes tourists seeking luxury holidays by the Baltic Sea, families, couples, and groups of friends who value high quality and proximity to nature. My task was to create a platform that meets these expectations with a solid technical infrastructure.

Technical Features of baltic-palace.com

In this project, I implemented advanced technical solutions that highlight the unique character of Baltic Palace:

  • Responsiveness and Accessibility – The frontend architecture based on the Tailwind CSS framework and media queries ensures full compatibility with both mobile and desktop devices, compliant with WCAG 2.1 standards.
  • Galleries and Virtual Tour – Multimedia sections using Three.js to present the building’s structure in 3D and dynamic image galleries loaded via GraphQL with srcset optimization.
  • Booking System – A dedicated booking module integrated with the Stripe API for payments, server-side validation, and data storage in PostgreSQL with AES-256 encryption.
  • Information Section with SEO – Content about Pobierowo and the property optimized for keywords (e.g., “luxury hotel Pobierowo”), with accelerated indexing via Google Indexing API.
  • Backups and High Availability – Automatic backups on Amazon S3 with replication between regions, versioning, and Zstandard compression for continuity.
  • Performance – Server-side caching with Varnish, optimization of multimedia through Cloudflare with WebP format and preconnect for key resources in HTTP/3.
  • Interactive Location Map – Module with Mapbox GL JS, presenting the location of Baltic Palace in Pobierowo with GeoJSON data and tiling for smooth operation.

Technical Challenges and Solutions

During the development of baltic-palace.com, I encountered several complex technical challenges, which were solved as follows:

  • Multimedia Gallery Load – A large number of high-quality images caused delays. I implemented Redis for query caching and Fastly CDN for parallel multimedia serving.
  • Optimization of the Virtual Tour – The 3D model in Three.js was slowing down mobile browsers. I optimized it by reducing polygons and compressing textures using Draco.
  • Booking System during High Traffic – The booking system was slow during peak traffic. I implemented RabbitMQ for asynchronous transaction processing and rate limiting at the Nginx level.
  • Outdated Cache – Changes in the offer were not immediately visible. I implemented Varnish with purge based on webhooks and Edge Side Includes for dynamic sections.

Technologies Used

For the construction and maintenance of baltic-palace.com, I used the following technologies:

  • Yoast SEO – Metadata optimization, dynamic XML sitemap generation, and automatic search engine notifications about updates.
  • UpdraftPlus – Automatic backups to Amazon S3 with region replication and AES-256 encryption.
  • Cloudflare – CDN with Argo Smart Routing, Brotli compression, and DDoS protection through rate limiting.
  • Redis – In-memory caching with sharding and persistent storage for queries and user sessions.
  • Varnish – Server-side caching with custom VCL, supporting grace mode and ESI for dynamic sections.
  • Lighthouse – Core Web Vitals automatic audits integrated into the CI/CD process in GitHub Actions.
  • RabbitMQ – Task queuing, such as booking processing and sending confirmations, with retry mechanisms.
  • Fastly – Additional CDN for parallel distribution of multimedia with geographical optimization.
  • Mapbox GL JS – Interactive maps with tiling and optimization for high traffic.
  • GraphQL – API for efficient gallery and information section data loading with query batching.

Management and Technical Support

Baltic-palace.com is a project that requires continuous monitoring and improvement. I regularly update the system and plugins, conduct tests in a staging environment with full backups on Amazon S3. I use Cloudflare, Redis, and Fastly to ensure high performance during increased traffic, while Varnish and RabbitMQ ensure the stability of dynamic processes. I monitor performance using Lighthouse, optimize SQL queries with compound indexes, and manage cache during content updates. The website can be expanded with additional functionalities – such as integration with hotel management systems, a promotions module, or a guest review section – to continue emphasizing the uniqueness of Baltic Palace on the Polish coast. Are you planning a website for your accommodation business? Looking for a professional platform with advanced technical support? Contact me to discuss the details and create a solution that will set your business apart by the Baltic Sea.

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