It's spring and romance is in the air (can't you smell it within the pollen?). Every spring my husband and I take our annual anniversary five-day weekend, and every spring, we wish it could be 10 days longer. Honestly, is there anything better than luscious weather and your man by your side? I don't think so.

Personally, I think you need next to nothing (literally) to make it a romantic weekend. The less clothing, the better, naturally, but it's more than that, too. There are so many ways to up the romance factor and make your getaway so special, you will never want to return.

Here are 10 must-pack items for your ultimate romantic spring getaway:

It's important to set goals in life. Go to school, land your dream job, find The One, or have a kid or two. Though why stop there? One major to-do we often neglect to add -- the Kissing Bucket List. Never heard of it? Well, let us initiate you. There are certain uber-romantic locales where every couple should attempt to get it on. Take a look at the 25 most amazing places to make out with your man and each year aim to check one off your list.

What places would you add to this list?

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Remember that  “wait three days to call” rule? Well, I’ve always hated it. It’s immature and, let’s be honest, I just plain hated waiting. I don’t like games. I didn’t want to be chased and I didn’t want to chase anyone else. I always felt that it made more sense to just let someone know you were interested. I absolutely hated waiting for the phone to ring. The guys I dated all held steadfast to the dating "rules", which basically meant they'd call in three to five days. I adhered to the if you wait more than three days, I'm not answering rule. We were at an impasse, as you can clearly see.

We moms know that it's not just about what we're wearing in the bedroom, though I'd hardly say "no" to the gift of lingerie or sexy underwear.

Hey guys! We're visually stimulated too! so if you guys want to heat things up in the sack, or you ladies want more action, here's how to do it.

As a sex book author, it's not surprising that I get a lot of sex questions from people. Why yes, it's as awkward as it sounds.

But I also happen to be a mom of four kids with a husband who travels a lot, so many of the questions I get have to do with trying to fit sex in. I suppose if I can do it, then I must have the answer for them, even if they only have one or two kids.

So if you're wishing for more sex in your relationship or you've got a partner bugging you for more, here are my five tips for fitting sex in.

Remember when you were first dating? Your boyfriend would write you poems, shower you with gifts, toss non-stop compliments your way. And then eventually, you get married and all that gets tossed out the window.

Yes, being married for years and years can take its toll. Routines set in and you can quickly forget all about the little things you used to do for each other. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Guys, just because you've already "gotten the girl," doesn't mean you should stop showing her the affection and attention she deserves. And I don't just mean firing up the popcorn and watching one of the most romantic movies ever with your wife.

Life is truly in the details, so stick to them. Show your wife how much you love her not by buying her a huge diamond ring or a new car (though I'm sure she'd love those), but by constantly reminding her how much she means to you.

With the huge pop-country career and a hottie NHL player hubby Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood may seem like she's got it all, but she sounds like a lot of my friends who are married to guy guys. You know the type. He's gotta watch the game, clean out his car, throw a football around with his brother before remembering, oops, it's the anniversary! Gonna go get a drugstore card and some flowers! (Maybe. If they're lucky.)

Don't get me wrong. I'm not having a misandrist moment here. It's just a harsh reality that many men aren't out-of-the-blue romantic. (Just like there are many women who aren't either!) Sometimes, these people need a little prodding. And Mike's definitely that way, Carrie admits to Britain's OK! magazine.

Two of my really good friends are in the very early stages of a relationship. They work in the same industry and have been friends for years, but finally felt the romantic connection when they found themselves single at the same time. The catch is that they live over a thousand miles apart.

Long distance relationships are more common than ever, as travel has become cheaper and ways to communicate plentiful. Dating sites like eHarmony and Match.com make it possible to even begin a new relationship without having met in person.