Meet your Aruba guides
Who we are
Real experience behind every tip
We connect visitors with the hotels, restaurants and tour operators that make Aruba special, and we have done so for over 40 years. But a good tip only counts if someone actually tried it. That is why our team does the tours, books the tables and drives the dusty roads first.
Meet the people who make sure your plans are based on real experience.
Our team
Let us introduce ourselves
Click a profile to see what each of us tested.
Stephanie Schelling
Publisher · Adventure Seeker & Cool Mom
Usually the first to say yes to a new tour. Her tips come with the practical questions too: is it worth the drive, and will the kids enjoy it?
12 tours tested
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Talitha Schouten
Born and Raised · Creative Island Girl
Always looking for the prettier route, the hidden corner or the perfect photo. Over ten years in tourism, half of them with My Aruba Guide.
12 tours tested
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Marcella Janczewski
American Dutch · Foodie & Vibe Checker
Easygoing, but her taste buds have standards. Knows the beaches, food, happy hours, hideaways and the rugged side of the island.
3 tours tested
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What we believe
Our values
Test it ourselves
Every tour with our pink hat was done by someone on the team, as a normal guest on a normal day.
Local team
We know Aruba first hand. The tips on our pages are the ones we give our own friends and family.
We keep our promises
What we agree on is what you get. If something changes, we let you know right away and help you find a good solution.
Here for you
Friendly, personal help before and during your trip. We do everything we can to give you an amazing vacation.
From our reviews
Latest tips from the team
"Wear closed shoes, the terrain gets rough."
"Grab a spot on the trampoline nets for the ride back."
"Celebrating something? Upgrade to a private beach cabana."
"Wear shorts and closed shoes, and tie your hair back."
"Bring a hat you trust to stay on, it gets windy."
"Prefer a small, classic sail over a big group cruise? This one is for you."
"You sit in a circle facing outward, so every seat has a view."
"Pick the 5pm slot for sunset views, the 8pm one is more of a party."
"You stay completely dry, an easy win even with younger kids."
Questions about a tour?
Ask our local team
Wondering if a tour is right for you? Send us a message. A real person on Aruba reads it, often someone who did the tour herself.