I live in the LA area.  Some trip prizes, like, say the Grammy Awards, includes transportation to LA and a hotel stay.  Since I wouldn't need the transportation, would they allow me to choose the prize without the transportation?  Would taxes have to be paid on the full prize value, even though some of it is not used?

Same question goes for a trip for two.  What if I would want to go alone?

I don't have that problem yet, but, who knows?

Thank you.

I read somewhere if air transportation wasn't required they would supply a limo to/from the event.  Read the fine print and if you win it's worth it to ask the question.