11 Pro Tips for Scoring the Best Holiday Travel Deals to an NFL Playoff City
10. Book with Contingencies — Refundable Options and Transferable Rewards
Treat your early bookings as contingent plans. Use refundable fares and hotel reservations that allow free cancellation close to arrival, then re-evaluate as playoff clarity grows. If you hold award space with loyalty programs, consider whether points transfers are reversible before committing them. Where possible, choose options that allow name changes or transferable reservations — that preserves value if plans shift. Document deadlines for free changes and set calendar reminders to reprice or cancel within those windows. Keep a simple record of booking codes, cancellation terms, and contact numbers for customer service. When deadlines approach, reassess whether to lock in nonrefundable bargains or keep the refundable safety net. Often the small premium for contingency buys peace of mind when playoff schedules remain uncertain.
