I grew up in our family travel business that we've owned for over 37 years, and "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life". I don't feel like it's work, it's just something I enjoy and over the years i've gotten to sail on over 60 ships and visited countless travel destinations with more then 30 years of experience in the travel industry.

Also graduated from the University of Margaritaville with a Masters in Tailgating and a PH.D. in FUN

“I love living my life in flip-flops, I met a guy in the islands a while ago [who] told me he hadn’t worn a pair of shoes in three years! I thought, ‘Man, that’s the life!’ ” - Kenny Chesney

Established in 1987

We bought the property of our original location in 1978 it was 100 year old large Victorian home owned by the well known Parker family. After using it as a home for a number of years the business took over, fast forward to 2021 we bought a large corner stone building (only 3 blocks away from our original location) in the heart of historic downtown Benson. Its was here that we added the Travel Store and Gift Shop as a means to help our clients, and the public with hard to find and often costly vacation items.

Our new location has been home to two hardware store, a dime store (Popes), a family jewelry store(of which our owner bought his wife's wedding ring 27 years ago from) and most recently a western wear store. Many original items have been kept in our complete restoration of the building. Including a 1914 elevator that has been restored and relocated to the retail floor, savaging of all the bead boards used as walls upstairs from boarding rooms, the hardwood floors and ceiling, along with much more.

Small World Travel & Tours, LLC has been in business for over 37 years, we are among the largest and oldest family own and operated Travel Agencies in North Carolina. We pride ourselves on offering the best service & value you will find anywhere.

So we also have a Travel Store and Gift Shop... 

While we've been able to help people with their vacations plans for years, it seams like every one has a story about being away from home and getting "taken for a ride" cost wise on something.

That's what we wanted to help with, having a fun place to shop where you can get the small things you need for vacation at a reasonable cost and items that help you get the most out of your vacations. You see over the years what we found out was, vacation time in more valuable to most people than their everyday time. It may be the only time that year they have all the kids together, that break from work, or school. You see the average American gets less then 4 days of vacation time a year, we want to help you get the most out of it, without getting over charged for the little things that make those memories so special.

Our Store is a must-stop if you are traveling. We are a unique gift shop, not only is this a very cool completely restored historic building but we have been in the travel industry for over 35 years. Able to help with many of your questions locally from afar. Offering some handmade gift items, t-shirts including shirts and hats from Benson's very own Broadslab Distillery, hand beaded jewelry and much more. Grab your Disney souvenirs on the way down for less, pick up what you forgot on the way home... Cruises, we have all the little things to help make your cruise more enjoyable for less.... Same for a day or week at the Beach, Pool, or Lake...

Living my Life in Flip Flops...

"I have just returned from an awesome cruise with 15 other women! Small World Travel & Tours of Benson, NC was very helpful in booking this trip."  T. Massey - Selma, NC

"My non-profit organization Hopes N Dreams INC took 57 people who are intellectually challenged, disabled children, adults and family on a 5 Day Cruise to the Bahamas. Working with Small World Travel & Tours in setting this trip up was GREAT."  Dale Bender - Clayton, NC

"Thanks for putting up with us and for all of the added little extras that you did for us!"Chris Hall - Fayetteville, NC

"For our honeymoon, We were referred to Small World Travel by some friends of ours, and it was definitely the right choice." D. Peterson - Dunn, NC