The bond between South African lion whisperer Kevin Richardson and a pride amazed the world this week, but he isn't alone. MailOnline Travel reveals others who've bonded with predators. Pictured clockwise from top left: Shaun and Isla Ellis, from Devon, and their wolves, Erica and Katie LeBlanc, from Canada, play with several of their father's snakes, Michael Jamison, from Brakpan, South Africa, and his Bengal tiger, Malan Schoeman and his cheetah in the Western Cape of South Africa, and (inset) Johnny Welde with one of his 13 bears in Florida.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. The kill (left), which was recorded by field guide Marten Lange, saw two buffalo running away from a lion near the Mantimahle Waterhole in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, before being pulled to the floor (top right). After the attack, the largest predator leaves the rest of the pride (bottom right) to finish their meal as he turns back towards the tourists and takes a nap beside their vehicle (inset left).

The flagship resort (centre) - which has been proposed for Iiwa, in the southern region of the United Arab Emirates, would include crop irrigation, fish farming, recreational activities, and a natural habitat for various wildlife. Those wishing to relax in one of the resorts 84 suites (top right) will be treated to stunning views, a fitness centre, and an outdoor terrace that will look out onto the central spring (top left) and surrounding dunes.

One scene shows a Flybe propeller plane coming in at a sharp angle and then bouncing on the runway as it lands in difficult weather conditions at London Stansted Airport, in Essex. Winds gusted to more than 40mph, creating nerve-wracking moments for passengers and putting pilots' skills to the test. The wild storm brought high winds to the UK and Ireland as well as snow and plunging temperatures in the north.

These illuminated pools in a French grotto look like something out of a fairytale - but can be visited if you know where to find them. According to the website, the enchanting La Grotte de St Marcel d'Ardèche was first discovered in 1836 by a hunter whose ferret has disappeared into a cavity in the cave. What captivated the early explorers was the fascinating pool formations known as gours and rimstone, that were formed by built-up minerals and calcite.

The 295ft Moonstone concept yacht, designed by a team in the Netherlands, boasts an infinity pool, hot tub, cinema, gym and spa, and storage space for a mini-submarine. The LED triangles on both sides of the hull reflect the water in sunlight and put on a light show at night. The project was inspired by moonstone, a gemstone that has a luminous sheen and allows colours of light to dance through it.

Moscow-native Ivan Semenov and his friends have climbed some of the tallest buildings in Russia where they pose for nail-biting photos when they reach the top. With a list of completed climbs including Moscow's city business centre, the Victory Monument, and even One Island East Centre in Hong Kong, the gang have so far managed to avoid injury. According to Semenov though, the only times that he and his friends are ever in danger are when the pictures are taken, not on the climb itself.

This is the horrifying moment a million-dollar vessel slips out of its harness and plunges upside down into the water below. A video of the heartstopping incident begins with the expensive white vessel suspended in the air over the water by a large crane. As it slowly inches away from the water onto a huge boat, the front of the yacht starts to ominously tilt forwards in its harness...

The Woollip pillow is inspired by portable massage chairs. It leans on a seat-back tray, supporting a passenger's head and upper body. Twenty-one-year-old business school graduate Diane Levy and her father Franck came up with the idea after a particularly uncomfortable long-haul flight together. They then worked on the concept for 18 months with a range of designers, pilots and physiotherapists to create the perfect prototype.

A design company has come up with a concept that uses dumped plastic to create pine-cone shaped beach huts in Singapore. The pods run on solar power and guests enter via rope ladders. In order to cool guests down during balmy summer nights, an interior fan dangles from the East Coast Park pods' ceilings.

A sprawling model of Dubai Parks & Resorts showed the six-in-one complex with its three theme parks, a water park and a hotel. It is set to open in October 2016. The large model showed a Taj Mahal-inspired theatre (top right), the Motiongate movie experience (bottom right) and a sprawling hotel (left), situated around the vast park and lake.

From a grand Italian escape situated by the stunning Lake Como to a wellness clinic in Austria where you meet daily with doctors, these spas lead the way with opulence and quality. Tatler have revealed their ultimate Spa Guide for 2016 revealing rejuvenating offerings in categories such as authentic retreat and glamorous getaway. Among the winners are Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland (top left), the Vana Malsi Estate, India (top right), Yeotown, Devon (bottom left), The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Bath (bottom right) and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Italy (centre).

From above they look like colourful paint that has dripped down a canvas - but these images actually show the breathtaking natural wonder of braided rivers. The spectacular process is formed by rivers continuously splitting into smaller channels, giving the impression they have been braided. Some of the most stunning examples are Brahmaputra River in Tibet (left) and Joekulgilkvísl (top right) and Tungnaa River (bottom right) in Iceland.

An enterprising citizen recently set up a bedroom in a car park outside of a row of garages in Peckham. The tongue-in-cheek summary describes the rental as a 'private room in a public space.' With a price that cheap in London, it is not surprising that the accommodation seems too good to be true. Despite the homely touches of a bedside table, rug and decorative vase of flowers, guests will have to brave the cold as there are no walls, a roof or heating of any kind.

The Cavallino Bianco Family Spa Grand Hotel in Ortisei in Italy has been crowned the best hotel for families in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2016 Travellers' Choice Awards for Family Hotels. Glancing at the top 10 around the world indicates that parents opt for hot weather for family breaks with hotels such as The Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Costa Rica (top right), Beaches Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica (left) and Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa in Turks and Caicos (bottom right) ranking highly.

The three-minute long clip shows the group of British tourists in the Manaslu mountain area, approaching a large overhang above a track. Filming the approach, the cameraman gives a running commentary of the area, describing the route as the 'maddest road I have ever been down in my life'. After clearing narrow bend, group drive into a waterfall (bottom right) with the window open.

This eye-opening collection of black-and-white photos was taken in the Canadian tourist hotspots of Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes national parks in the 1950s. The vintage snaps reveal just how good today's skiers have it thanks to the growth of the sport. These photos show a group taking a break near a waterfall in 1954 (top left), while another admires the stunning scenery in 1956 (top right). Spectators got dangerously close to ski jumpers (bottom right) at an event in 1959. With limited chairlifts and T-bars, skiers had to use revolutionary snowmobiles (bottom left, in 1953) or hike up the mountain (inset, 1956).

The video by Norwegian airline shows the work that goes into building a jet plane from an empty shell. The plane will be used to fly passengers from London to New York, LA and Florida.

Barely a moment passed when travel blogger Olan Emboscado wasn't screaming at the top of his lungs as he soared over the treetops in the highlands of Sitio Baras, Davao del Sur. Emboscado has become known as the 'Zip Line King' in the Philippines thanks to his videos that showcase the country's thrilling adventure parks.

High-end hotels and cruise ships are offering lavish complimentary perks to satisfy holidaymakers' most far-fetched desires and all guests have to do to enjoy these free services, is ask. With getaway destinations in Fiji, India, New York and beyond offering free guest experiences, MailOnline Travel rounds up some of the quirkiest options available. Perks include a free submarine ride in the Maldives (left), a private boat tour with a resort biologist in Mexico (top right) and zorbing in Somerset (bottom right).

If you popped the question on Valentine's Day or took the Leap, then you may already be looking beyond the wedding to a honeymoon. Lounging on a beach in the Indian Ocean has marked the start of married life for many, but these days newlyweds more than ever are using the opportunity of an extended holiday to start their life-long adventure together with something a bit different. Unusual activities include gorilla trekking in Rowanda, swimming between two tectonic plates in Iceland (centre), horse trekking and staying in the Orkhon valley, Mongolia (bottom right) and volcano surfing in Nicaragua (top right). Nature lovers can experience the stunning Patagonia (bottom left) or the Karimunjawa Archipelago in Indonesia (top left).