CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 69,169	$ 68,153	$ 70,446
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other	29,884	13,515	(12,753)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	831	(16,758)	(5,219)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on marketable securities	94	1,035	(15)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	30,809	(2,208)	(17,987)
Comprehensive Income	99,978	65,945	52,459
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests:
Net income	(29,305)	(26,542)	(20,791)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(183)	(192)	220
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments	(535)	(365)	109
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(30,023)	(27,099)	(20,462)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to CPA:17 - Global	$ 69,955	$ 38,846	$ 31,997