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Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details)

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Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 5 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Jul. 30, 2014
FTD [Member]
Jun. 30, 2014
TripAdvisor, Inc.
Jun. 30, 2014
Interactive Group
Dec. 31, 2013
Interactive Group
Jun. 30, 2014
Interactive Group
HSN, Inc.
Dec. 31, 2014
Provide Commerce [Member]
Jul. 30, 2014
Provide Commerce [Member]
Jul. 30, 2014
Provide Commerce [Member]
FTD [Member]
Jun. 30, 2014
Corporate and Other
Trip Holdings
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction $ 3 $ 4 $ 6 $ 8                    
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage           35.00%       38.00%        
Fair value of consolidated subsidiary                       430    
Number of shares of stock received                         10.2  
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries                     121      
Ownership Interest In Investee             22.00%              
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired             57.00%              
Long-term Debt $ 7,668   $ 7,668   $ 7,384     $ 5,234 $ 5,083         $ 350