Trying to understand the answers.
2. Will girls let me take pictures of them on the street, in the clubs, on the beach, and in the bedroom?
"Yes, but film only. Digital cameras don't work in the DR."
Go digital all the way. Only been to Sosua twice, but have over 300 digital photos. Most important, ask the girls first!
3. Where would be a nice spot to celebrate my birthday?
"Chuck e Cheeze."
Depends on your taste, Passion and Classico are quite different venues. You could do Passion in the afternoon and Classico in the evening; would be a nice blow out birthday.
4. Do they still have the bikini contest at New Garden on Sundays?
"Yes, but you need to register in advance and pay the fee to the guard out front. $20 USD."
It is not every Sunday, last time I was there it was once a month, and it is 20 bucks for hotel guests. Just e-mail the hotel and they will let you know.