New Valley LLC Summarized Financial Information (Details) (Douglas Elliman Realty LLC [Member], New Valley LLC [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Douglas Elliman Realty LLC [Member] | New Valley LLC [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 113,647	$ 188,184
Costs and expenses	100,093	173,707
Depreciation expense	985	1,958
Amortization expense	55	111
Other income	261	403
Interest income, net	8	8
Income tax expense	301	242
Net income	$ 12,482	$ 12,577