There are myriad compelling reasons dotting the continent in the year ahead. Do arts and culture appeal to your creative side? Then a landmark museum in Nigeria beckons. If a leisurely sailing journey is your vibe, might we suggest one of several Nile river cruises? There’s something for every kind of beach lover, too – unwind on a secluded Zanzibari strand, cheer on your team at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles, or savour under-the-radar culinary discoveries in Djerba, a beguiling Tunisian island that’s been anointed the World Capital of Island Cuisine.