I have posted this question a couple of places around the boards, but I thought it might be better to post it as a new thread. My fiance' and I are taking our honeymoon in DR the first week in October at the hacienda tropical. I was looking for some recommendations for tours/excursions that might be recommended? Something snorkel/scuba related, something cultural, something FUN, ect. Anything would help!! Also, we have been advised to bring school supplies (pencils, pens, crayons, markers, paper, ect) with us to donate to the local elementary schools. This was presented to us as "an expected part of some of the tours". I was just wondering if anyone else found this to be true. We definately don't mind contributing, but at the same time it sounds kind of fishy/odd. Thanks for your help.