Notes Receivable (Textual) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Notes Receivable [Member]
Notes Receivable (Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average interest rate on notes receivable	15.50%	15.30%
Notes receivable secured by VOIs [Member]
Notes Receivable (Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average interest rates on notes receivable secured by VOIs	15.50%	15.40%
VOI notes receivable more than three months past due and not accruing interest income	13,178	20,861
Forclosed notes receivable	7,500	12,100
Notes receivable secured by homesites [Member]
Notes Receivable (Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average interest rate on notes receivable secured from homesites	7.70%	7.80%