New Valley LLC (Combined Financial Statements for Unconsolidated Subsidiaries) (Details) - New Valley LLC - Condominium and Mixed Use Development - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Statement
Revenue	$ 31,666	$ 121,456	$ 194,030	$ 380,040
Cost of sales	20,582	71,109	122,461	226,823
Other expenses	228	2,155	3,321	3,591
Income from continuing operations	$ 10,856	$ 48,192	$ 68,248	$ 149,626