Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Composition of VOI inventory
Total VOI inventory	$ 280,569	$ 302,843
VOIs [Member]
Composition of VOI inventory
Completed VOI units	196,501	218,281
Construction-in-progress	530	1,609
Real estate held for future development	83,538	82,953
Total VOI inventory	$ 280,569	$ 302,843

Amount of real estate which is available for sale in the form of shared property ownership in which rights vest in several owners (buyers, timeshare holders) to use the property for a specified period each year (timeshare). Included in this item would be real estate assets in which timeshares are for sale, such as in condominiums at timeshare resorts. Excluded from this item would be assets, other than real estate, in which the Entity has sold or intends to sell timeshares, such as for cruises, recreational vehicles, campgrounds, aircraft (fractional ownership) and other types of rights.

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