I know, the thought of snow bearing down on us is daunting. The thought that Christmas is just a four months away is scary, because... bills, presents, dinners.

But if you are going to travel anywhere now is the time to book your hotels, airline tickets and rental cars while prices are still normal. The holiday jack in prices will happen right under your nose. In October!

Labor Day is usually when airlines start discussing the raise in rates. If you wait until 3 weeks before your trip to book the prices will have gone from and average of a little over $400 to over $600!

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