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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Promotional Allowances) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Allowances [Line Items]        
Promotional allowances $ 125,172 $ 119,349 $ 348,121 $ 340,512
Cost of promotional allowances 69,112 70,275 197,998 196,767
Rooms
       
Allowances [Line Items]        
Promotional allowances 39,296 39,737 109,737 110,411
Cost of promotional allowances 15,361 16,980 44,505 46,079
Food and Beverage
       
Allowances [Line Items]        
Promotional allowances 52,708 48,975 153,361 144,094
Cost of promotional allowances 47,252 46,364 136,435 131,871
Other Products and Services
       
Allowances [Line Items]        
Promotional allowances 33,168 30,637 85,023 86,007
Cost of promotional allowances $ 6,499 $ 6,931 $ 17,058 $ 18,817