Case Study
Campus Break

Reinventing a Site to Engage a Younger Target Audience

For more than 15 years, Campus Break has transformed ordinary school breaks into extraordinary adventures. Working with premier travel and entertainment partners, they create all-inclusive vacation packages that combine top-tier transportation, lodging, and nightlife, yet fit into student-sized budgets.
Despite the exciting vacation packages Campus Break offers, the brand's website failed to provide the kind of user experience tech-savvy students expect. To engage a college-age client base and improve internal workflows, the company required a bold redesign and a custom booking system built for modern travelers.
Client
Campus Break
Industry
Travel
Project Duration
4 Months
Relaunched
2024
campus break before redesign
Key Challenges
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Outdated Design

The site’s dated aesthetics failed to capture the brand’s energy and convey the excitement of its travel packages.

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Poor User Experience

Clunky navigation and a complicated booking process created friction and contributed to low conversion rates.

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Mobile Limitations

The website lacked full mobile optimization, resulting in a frustrating experience for students browsing on phones and tablets.

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SEO and Performance Issues

Slow load times and missed SEO opportunities reduced the site’s reach and hindered organic traffic growth.

Campus Break's New CUSTOM BOOKING PORTAL

BUILT WITH NEXT.JS
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User-Friendly Front End

We provided a clean, intuitive interface that makes booking trips effortless.

ROBUST ADMIN DASHBOARD

The new portal features a powerful backend for managing reservations.

Optimized Performance

We utilized lightweight, well-engineered code to provide lightning-fast load times.

SECURE PAYMENT INTEGRATION

We included PCI-compliant Stripe integration for safe payment processing.

Customer Dashboard

We designed the portal to provide a private dashboard for each traveler.

Trip Management

The new design gives users the ability to easily manage multiple trips.

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
1. DISCOVERY & RESEARCH
Market Analysis

We researched the competitive landscape and identified leading industry practices.

Analytics Review

We analyzed site data to uncover shortcomings and opportunities for improvement.

Redesign Objectives

We defined project goals including aesthetics, usability, and conversion performance.

Site Architecture

We developed a new site structure to deliver more intuitive navigation and improved content access.

2. DESIGN

Wireframing and Prototyping

We developed wireframes and prototypes to communicate the new layout and user journey we envisioned.

Visual Design

We created a modern, clean, and visually appealing design that aligns with Campus Break’s brand identity.

Mobile Optimization

We ensured the site was fully optimized for a smooth, consistent experience across all modern mobile devices.

3. DEVELOPMENT

Platform Selection

We selected WordPress as the platform for Campus Break’s new site, given the scalability and customization options it provides.

ACF Integration

We developed the new design with Advanced Custom Fields, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

System Integration

The new design connects smoothly with payment gateways, inventory management, and other core services.

4. TESTING & LAUNCH
Usability Testing

We performed thorough testing on all major devices and browsers to confirm a smooth, issue-free user experience.

Performance Testing

We fine-tuned the site for blazing-fast load times, effortless navigation, and reliable performance on every device.

Site Launch

We launched the site and closely monitored its behavior to quickly identify and resolve any post-launch issues.

Benefits & Improvements
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ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE

The new site allows students to explore trips and reserve packages effortlessly with intuitive navigation and a simplified booking path, complemented by a responsive design that performs smoothly across devices.

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UPDATED VISUAL APPEAL

The site now has a fresh, modern aesthetic with bold imagery, clean layouts, and vibrant colors to help capture the excitement of Campus Break’s travel packages and reinforce the brand’s credibility.

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IMPROVED SITE PERFORMANCE

We optimized the site’s codebase and compressed media assets to deliver faster load times, a greatly improved browsing experience, and stronger overall search engine rankings.

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INCREASED BOOKING CONVERSIONS

By adding clearer calls-to-action, refining the booking path, and simplifying checkout, the redesigned site has reduced abandonment rates and driven a measurable, sustained increase in completed reservations and revenue.

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STRONGER SEARCH VISIBILITY

Comprehensive SEO enhancements covering metadata, site architecture, and content structure have boosted organic rankings and attracted more qualified traffic from search engines.

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FUTURE-READY PLATFORM

Built on a flexible framework with a custom booking system, the new site enables Campus Break to update content, introduce new destinations, and roll out features with ease, ensuring it can scale as the business and its audience grow.

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Zealth Digital Marketing's redesign work improved our internal efficiency and customer experience. The team's design feeling and communication via email and virtual meetings stood out. They delivered all mock-ups and the final product on time or earlier than expected.
Lindsay Baxter, Special Events Management

The Final Result

By addressing every major challenge of the old site, Zealth Digital Marketing provided Campus Break with a fast, intuitive booking platform that reflects the excitement of its travel packages and has already boosted user engagement and revenue. Built with flexible, well-structured code and a custom booking system, the site is easy for Campus Break’s team to update with new destinations and seasonal offerings, ensuring it can scale seamlessly as the company continues to grow.

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