By Laurie Baratti
From TravelPulse
The end-of-year holidays are fast approaching and, whether you’re planning a traditional trip back to the family homestead or an escape to a sun-drenched beach, having the inside track on when and how to book your holiday travel can save you substantial amounts of stress and money. But the windows for snagging flight deals for the upcoming holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s, are by and large closed by the end of October.