Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net (Loss) Income	$ (3,506)	$ 3,210	$ (15,944)	$ 648
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications - derivative instruments	(1,925)	(43)	(962)	(40)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(5,111)	3,173	(16,368)	615
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	451	535	529	872
Change in unrealized loss on derivatives	139	0	139	0
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	590	535	668	872
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to CWI Stockholders	(4,521)	3,708	(15,700)	1,487
Interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	272	6	490	7
Net income from equity investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 48	$ 0	$ 48	$ 0