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Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation We are subject to various claims, lawsuits and legal proceedings, including routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, regarding the operation of our hotels and company matters. While it is not possible to ascertain the ultimate outcome of such matters, management believes that the aggregate amount of such liabilities, if any, in excess of amounts covered by insurance will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. The outcome of claims, lawsuits and legal proceedings brought against the Company, however, is subject to significant uncertainties. Income Taxes The Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort is owned by a subsidiary that has elected to be treated as a TRS, and is subject to U.S. Virgin Island ("USVI") income taxes. We were party to a tax agreement with the USVI that reduced the income tax rate to approximately 7%. This agreement expired February 14, 2015. We are diligently working to extend this agreement, which, if extended, we anticipate would relate back to the date of expiration, but we may not be successful. If the agreement is not extended, the TRS that owns Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort will remain subject to an income tax rate of 37.4%. The income tax expense related to the TRS that owns Frenchman’s Reef reflects the statutory tax rate of 37.4% from February 15, 2015 to June 30, 2015. The tax expense recorded at the statutory rate will be reversed to an amount which reflects the lower rate if the tax agreement is extended.