Block Variation - Search Form Block

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Create a Search Form Block for the Tour Operator Plugin

Description: Develop a search form block tailored for the Tour Operator plugin that will enable users to search across all available tours. This block should function as a variation of the existing WordPress Search block, with enhancements specifically designed for the Tour Operator use case.

Requirements:

• The search block should allow users to input search queries related to tours.
• It should integrate seamlessly with the Tour Operator plugin's data structure to return relevant results.
• The block should include support for AJAX-based searches for a smooth user experience.

Additional Filtering Blocks: The search block should be supported by a series of filtering blocks, similar to WooCommerce's product filtering system, to refine search results. These filtering blocks should include:

1. Price Slider: Allows users to filter tours based on their budget range.
2. Travel Style Filter: Enables users to sort tours by travel styles (e.g., adventure, leisure, cultural).
3. Category Sorter: Provides the ability to filter tours based on predefined categories.
4. Additional Filters: Other potential filters like duration, destination, and tour rating.

Technical Considerations:

• Ensure the filtering blocks are dynamic and update the search results in real-time.
• The search block and filtering options should be fully compatible with WordPress themes, including the LSX Design theme.
• Optimize for performance to ensure minimal impact on page load times.

References:

• WordPress Search Block Documentation
• Inspiration from WooCommerce product filtering system.

Acceptance Criteria:

• The search block and associated filtering options are implemented and function as described.
• Search and filter operations are efficient and return accurate results.
• The design of the blocks should be consistent with WordPress block editor standards.