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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 21, 2011
Accounting treatment and transfer of post-Spin-Off net assets |
Invested equity prior to Spin-Off | $ 693,447
Distribution to Expedia (1) | (405,516)
Adjustment to distribution from Expedia (2) | 7,028
Receivable from Expedia extinguished, net (3) | (1,525)
Common shares issued (4) | (121)
Class B shares issued (4) | (13)
Beginning Additional-Paid-In-Capital | $ 293,300

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