North America represents approximately 5% of the world, 16% of the worlds land mass and is home to nearly 8% of the population. A staggering land mass that takes many trips to even glimpse a minute amount of the extreme conditions, climates and geography of a diverse continent. The climate in the USA varies largely due to the differences in the latitude, and a wide range of geographic related features, including deserts and mountains. Much of the USA is semi-arid to arid, even the desert in the far south west. East of the meridian, the climate is notably humid continental and in the more northern areas it is humid temperate in the central and Atlantic coast regions. Many parts of the USA will be notably warmer for a Brit, and some areas see all year sunshine, like Florida. The majority of the land mass belongs to Canada with the US not far behind, and from the splendid Alaskan fjords and mountains, down to the ragged Pacific coast of California and across to the rich historic Eastern seaboard of the two countries, there is truly something for everyone here. Feel free to give us a call for more information and to book your cruise deal to the USA on 01737 646417.