Restricted cash (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 13,636	$ 21,080
Cash deposit held with a bank pending completion of sale of Inn at Perry Cabin
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	4,000	0
Cash deposits required to be held with lending banks for the duration of the debt to support OEH’s payment of interest and principal
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	8,391	16,013
Escrow deposits and other restricted cash at Porto Cupecoy
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	355	4,079
Prepaid customer deposits which will be released to OEH under its revenue recognition policy
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	681	788
Security required under the European Union Package Travel Directive
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	209	200
Other assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash classified as long-term	$ 7,633	$ 0