Why I Created This Marineland Planning Guide When I come to Marineland, I will be honest, I am usually focused on the dolphin program. Like many of our guests, I arrive excited about the Swim with Dolphins St Augustine experience, the Dolphin Encounter, or the... [Continue Reading]
Jacksonville Is More Than the City and the Football Team When many travelers think about Jacksonville, they picture the city skyline, the football team, and downtown attractions. What they often do not think about first is the beach. That is a mistake, because Jacksonville Beach... [Continue Reading]
From Johnny Mac to John the Dolphin Expert Back in the early 1980s, I was not “John the Dolphin Expert.” I was just Johnny Mac, a college student from upstate New York with a Ford Maverick, a few friends, and one big goal: get to... [Continue Reading]
Watch My SeaVenture Video: Walking Underwater at Discovery Cove Orlando See what SeaVenture at Discovery Cove Orlando is really like in my YouTube video below. When most people hear the name Discovery Cove Orlando, they immediately think about Swim with Dolphins Orlando. That makes sense... [Continue Reading]
SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Review: A Delicious Add-On After Swimming with Dolphins Orlando From Dolphin Encounters to Festival Food in One Orlando Day If you are planning a full Orlando marine-life day, here is one combination my family and I really enjoyed: Discovery... [Continue Reading]
Daytona Bike Week 2026 Traffic Guide: Faster Routes to A1A, Main Street & the Speedway (Feb 27–Mar 8) I still remember my first Daytona Beach Bike Week like it was yesterday. Many years ago, I rolled up from South Florida with a bunch of buddies... [Continue Reading]
Why I’m Bringing Dolphin Island to the Dolphin World Family: A Message from John Written by John the Dolphin Expert, Founder of Dolphin World (30+ years in the industry) Hi everyone, John here.If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that dolphins aren’t just... [Continue Reading]
Taking your family to the St. Augustine Lighthouse is one of those parenting wins that feels like a real adventure. It is outdoors, it is interactive, and the payoff view is a big “wow” for the kids who make it to the top. The most... [Continue Reading]
If you are visiting Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, you are about to step into one of the most iconic views in Florida. The fort sits right on the bayfront, it photographs beautifully from almost any angle, and it has that rare “this... [Continue Reading]
If you are headed to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, you are in for a fun, outdoor day with real Florida energy. You will see a huge variety of animals, plenty of gators, and some experiences you cannot do anywhere else in town. This is... [Continue Reading]
