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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Cases
Dec. 31, 2013
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Litigation related to alleged anti-trust violations [Member]
Cases
Sep. 30, 2012
Litigation related to alleged anti-trust violations [Member]
Cases
Mar. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
GovernmentalUnit
Mar. 31, 2014
State of California [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
GovernmentalUnit
Jan. 31, 2013
City and County of San Francisco [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Jul. 31, 2009
City and County of San Francisco [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Hawaii [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Hawaii [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Hawaii [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
District of Columbia [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
District of Columbia [Member]
Litigation related to travel transaction taxes [Member]
Travel Transaction Taxes                          
Approximate number of lawsuits brought by or against states, cities and counties over issues involving the payment of travel transaction taxes (in cases) 40                        
Minimum number of municipalities and counties which have initiated audit proceedings (in governmental units)         79 40              
Minimum number of states which have initiated audit proceedings (in governmental units)         11                
Assessed taxes including interest and penalties (in dollars)             $ 2.7 $ 3.4   $ 18.7 $ 16.5 $ 5.6 $ 4.8
Payments of tax and interest for loss contingency related to travel transaction taxes (in dollars)                 0.6        
Accrual for the potential resolution of issues related to travel transaction taxes (in dollars) $ 54 $ 55                      
Loss contingency complaint filed alleging antitrust violations       1                  
Loss contingency other complaints alleging antitrust violations     31