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New Valley LLC Schedule of Real estate held for sale, net (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Real estate held for sale, net $ 10,592us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale $ 10,643us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
New Valley LLC [Member]    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Real estate held for sale, net 10,592us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
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New Valley LLC [Member] | Escena, net    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Real estate held for sale, net $ 10,592us-gaap_RealEstateHeldforsale
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= vgr_NewValleyLlcMember
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= vgr_NewValleyLlcMember
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