TV property expert Phil Spencer found the perfect location, location, location for his kids to try out their children's swimwear on a recent holiday to Portugal.

Writing a column for the Daily Mail, Kirsty Allsopp's sidekick revealed the Vila Vita Parc on the Algarve coast has no less than seven swimming pools.

He took wife Fiona and sons Jake, five, and Ben, three, on the trip, where his youngsters had plenty of chances to wear their toddler swimming trunks.

Spencer said it took the clan the whole holiday before they had a chance to try all of the pools, adding they also visited a local water park.

The hotel offered swimming lessons, which could have proved useful for kids still using swimming armbands or swimming buoyancy aids.

Spencer and his wife also took advantage of a child-minding service to enjoy some quality time together.

"The boys were having far more fun making friends, playing tennis, swimming or horseriding than they ever would have had with us," he remarked.

Jake and Ben had "superb fun" on the break, Spencer concluded.

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