Ahead of 4th of July weekend, AAA predicting record travel. About two and a half million Floridians will likely travel more than 50 miles away over the holiday weekend. And if Triple-A's predictions are correct, that would be an increase of more than six percent hitting the road over the same period last year. Experts say Florida residents like other Americans, are confident in the economy, and have additional disposable income for summer getaways.