Since I don't have a Mooney (yet) I figured I could participate in this conversation.for entertainment purposes. This photo was taken on one of my favorite trips in a GA plane where the journey was the destination. We enjoyed a few weeks flying through the Bahamas, Turk's & Caicos, DR, Puerto Rico and beyond. This photo was taken as we were in transit over Middle Turk. Flying the AN-2 always turned heads and we have some funny stories that I will never forget. Many had to do with Customs, Law enforcement, Airport security and the adventures of finding fuel when we needed it. We had to fly all the way across the DR on fumes because Puerto Plata was out of fuel with no timeline to get more.
Your range in a Mooney probably gives you more options than we had. However, I think it's always a grand adventure. Have fun.
