Travelzoo (TZOO) 10-K 12 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 12, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Travelzoo Inc	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001133311	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$216,194,562
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	14,991,179	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$66,223	$61,169
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $428 and $498 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	13,986	13,626
Income tax receivable	2,656	6,682
Deposits	396	389
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,202	2,260
Deferred tax assets	1,143	2,194
Restricted cash	200	0
Funds held for reverse/forward stock split	13,668	0
Total current assets	101,474	86,320
Deposits, less current portion	1,168	1,107
Deferred tax assets, less current portion	2,032	1,710
Restricted cash	1,479	3,396
Property and equipment, net	8,245	4,314
Intangible assets, net	404	986
Total assets	114,802	97,833
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	31,766	28,695
Accrued expenses	10,543	8,993
Deferred revenue	1,578	2,698
Deferred rent	281	280
Reserve for unexchanged promotional shares	12,726	3,000
Payable to shareholders for reverse/forward stock split	13,668	0
Total current liabilities	70,562	43,666
Long-term tax liabilities	10,436	10,030
Deferred rent, less current portion	2,469	798
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share (5,000 shares authorized; none issued)	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value (40,000 shares authorized; 15,801 shares issued and 14,991 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 15,801 shares issued and 15,362 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2012)	163	163
Treasury stock (at cost, 810 shares and 439 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	-15,662	-7,898
Additional paid-in capital	10,247	8,863
Retained earnings	37,117	42,948
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-530	-737
Total stockholders’ equity	31,335	43,339
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$114,802	$97,833

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$428	$498
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	15,801,000	15,801,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	14,991,179	15,362,000
Treasury stock, shares	810,000	439,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$37,474	$37,256	$41,327	$42,177	$37,028	$35,447	$39,360	$39,333	$158,234	$151,168	$148,342
Cost of revenues	4,670	4,322	4,425	3,985	4,072	3,989	3,630	4,054	17,402	15,745	13,283
Gross profit	32,804	32,934	36,902	38,192	32,956	31,458	35,730	35,279	140,832	135,423	135,059
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	17,305	18,449	19,457	19,659	18,489	17,427	16,061	16,265	74,870	68,242	65,490
General and administrative	11,026	10,510	9,651	10,497	10,109	9,836	9,303	9,444	41,684	38,692	34,547
Unexchanged promotional shares	0	22,000	0	0	0	0	0	3,000	22,000	3,000	20,000
Total operating expenses	28,331	50,959	29,108	30,156	28,598	27,263	25,364	28,709	138,554	109,934	120,037
Income from operations	4,473	-18,025	7,794	8,036	4,358	4,195	10,366	6,570	2,278	25,489	15,022
Other income	62	224	112	31	91	135	-16	99	429	309	302
Income before income taxes	4,535	-17,801	7,906	8,067	4,449	4,330	10,350	6,669	2,707	25,798	15,324
Income taxes	1,305	1,235	2,706	2,472	692	896	3,090	2,922	7,718	7,600	12,005
Net income (loss)	$3,230	($19,036)	$5,200	$5,595	$3,757	$3,434	$7,260	$3,747	($5,011)	$18,198	$3,319
Basic net income (loss) per share (dollars per share)	$0.21	($1.24)	$0.34	$0.36	$0.25	$0.22	$0.45	$0.23	($0.33)	$1.15	$0.20
Diluted net income (loss) per share (dollars per share)	$0.21	($1.24)	$0.34	$0.36	$0.24	$0.22	$0.45	$0.23	($0.33)	$1.14	$0.20
Shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,269	15,866	16,315
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,269	15,901	16,414

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$3,230	($19,036)	$5,200	$5,595	$3,757	$3,434	$7,260	$3,747	($5,011)	$18,198	$3,319
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	207	685	-384
Total comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($4,804)	$18,883	$2,935

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$45,889,000	'	$0	$6,598,000	$40,165,000	($1,038,000)
Common stock, value, outstanding, beginning at Dec. 31, 2010	'	164,000	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares, outstanding, beginning at Dec. 31, 2010	'	16,444,000	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	750,000	'	'	750,000	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, shares	17,725	18,000	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, value	40,000	'	'	40,000	'	'
Repurchase of common stock, shares	'	500,000	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock, value	-15,123,000	'	-15,123,000	'	'	'
Tax benefit from stock option exercise	268,000	'	'	268,000	'	'
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-384,000	'	'	'	'	-384,000
Net income (loss)	3,319,000	'	'	'	3,319,000	'
Total comprehensive income (loss)	2,935,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	34,759,000	'	-15,123,000	7,656,000	43,484,000	-1,422,000
Common stock, value, outstanding, ending at Dec. 31, 2011	'	164,000	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares, outstanding, ending at Dec. 31, 2011	'	15,962,000	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1,207,000	'	'	1,207,000	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, shares	0	'	'	'	'	'
Retirement of treasury stock, shares	'	-161,000	'	'	'	'
Retirement of treasury stock, value	0	-1,000	18,735,000	'	-18,734,000	'
Repurchase of common stock, shares	'	439,000	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock, value	-11,510,000	'	-11,510,000	'	'	'
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	685,000	'	'	'	'	685,000
Net income (loss)	18,198,000	'	'	'	18,198,000	'
Total comprehensive income (loss)	18,883,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	43,339,000	'	-7,898,000	8,863,000	42,948,000	-737,000
Common stock, value, outstanding, ending at Dec. 31, 2012	'	163,000	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares, outstanding, ending at Dec. 31, 2012	15,362,000	15,362,000	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1,384,000	'	'	1,384,000	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, shares	0	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock, shares	'	371,000	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock, value	-7,764,000	'	-7,764,000	'	'	'
Shares fractionalized from reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs, shares	'	-643,000	'	'	'	'
Shares fractionalized from reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs, value	-14,023,000	-6,000	-14,017,000	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of shares fractionalized from reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs, shares	'	643,000	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of shares fractionalized from reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs, value	13,203,000	6,000	14,017,000	'	-820,000	'
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	207,000	'	'	'	'	207,000
Net income (loss)	-5,011,000	'	'	'	-5,011,000	'
Total comprehensive income (loss)	-4,804,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	31,335,000	'	-15,662,000	10,247,000	37,117,000	-530,000
Common stock, value, outstanding, ending at Dec. 31, 2013	'	$163,000	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares, outstanding, ending at Dec. 31, 2013	14,991,179	14,991,000	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($5,011)	$18,198	$3,319
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	2,980	2,539	2,725
Deferred income tax	706	-2,178	-337
Stock-based compensation	1,384	1,207	750
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	-29	162	52
Tax benefit of stock option exercise	0	0	-268
Net foreign currency effect	33	-4	81
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-173	-285	-146
Deposits	-50	-406	-667
Income tax receivable	4,042	5,171	-3,093
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-1,058	15	-635
Accounts payable	2,826	6,475	12,125
Accrued expenses	1,515	2,568	256
Deferred revenue	-1,121	513	853
Deferred rent	682	45	209
Income tax payable	-6	-285	-369
Reserve for unexchanged promotional shares	9,726	3,000	0
Other non-current liabilities	406	-35	776
Net cash provided by operating activities	16,852	36,700	15,631
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,461	-2,744	-2,460
Purchases of intangible asset	0	-677	0
Release (increase) of restricted cash	1,786	-272	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,675	-3,693	-2,460
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-7,764	-11,510	-15,123
Reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs	-688	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	40
Tax benefit of stock option exercise	0	0	268
Net cash used in financing activities	-8,452	-11,510	-14,815
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	329	928	-796
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5,054	22,425	-2,440
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	61,169	38,744	41,184
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	66,223	61,169	38,744
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received	2,609	4,937	15,025
Funds held by transfer agent for settlement of reverse/forward stock split	13,558	0	0
Payable to shareholders for reverse/forward stock split	13,668	0	0
Leasehold improvements funded by landlord	$705	$0	$0

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	(a) The Company and Basis of Presentation
	Travelzoo Inc. (the “Company” or “Travelzoo”) is a global Internet media company. We inform over 26 million subscribers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as millions of website users, about the best travel, entertainment and local deals available from thousands of companies. Our deal experts source, research and test-book offers, recommending only those that meet Travelzoo’s rigorous quality standards. We provide travel, entertainment, and local businesses with a fast, flexible, and cost effective way to reach millions of consumers. Our revenues are generated primarily from advertising fees. In Asia Pacific, the Travelzoo business is operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc. and is not owned by the Company.
	Our publications and products include the Travelzoo websites (www.travelzoo.com, www.travelzoo.ca, www.travelzoo.co.uk, www.travelzoo.de, www.travelzoo.es, www.travelzoo.fr, among others), the Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletter, the Newsflash e-mail alert service, the SuperSearch pay-per-click travel search tool, and the Travelzoo Network, a network of third-party websites that list travel deals published by Travelzoo. We also operate Fly.com, a travel search engine that allows users to quickly and easily find the best prices on flights from hundreds of airlines and online travel agencies. In addition, our Travelzoo websites include our Local Deals and Getaway products that allow our subscribers to purchase vouchers for deals from local businesses such as spas, hotels and restaurants. Vouchers are redeemable at the local businesses during the promotional period. We receive a percentage of the face value of the voucher from the local businesses.
	Since November 1, 2009, the Travelzoo websites in Asia Pacific (cn.travelzoo.com, www.travelzoo.co.jp, www.travelzoo.com.au, www.travelzoo.com.hk, www.travelzoo.com.tw, among others), the Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletters in Asia Pacific and the Newsflash e-mail alert service in Asia Pacific have been published by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K., wholly owned subsidiaries of Azzurro Capital Inc., under a license agreement with the Company. There is a reciprocal revenue-sharing agreement among the entities operating the Travelzoo business in Asia Pacific and the Company related to cross-selling audiences.
	Ralph Bartel, who founded Travelzoo and who is a Director of the Company is the sole beneficiary of the Ralph Bartel 2005 Trust, which is the controlling shareholder of Azzurro Capital Inc. As of December 31, 2013, Azzurro is the Company's largest stockholder, holding approximately 48.2% of the outstanding shares.
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Revenues, costs and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates for the period. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
	The Company was formed as a result of a combination and merger of entities founded by the Company’s majority stockholder, Ralph Bartel. In 1998, Mr. Bartel founded Travelzoo.com Corporation, a Bahamas corporation, which issued 5,155,874 shares via the Internet to approximately 700,000 “Netsurfer stockholders” for no cash consideration, but subject to certain conditions as referred to below. In 1998, Mr. Bartel also founded Silicon Channels Corporation, a California corporation, to operate the Travelzoo website. During 2001, Travelzoo Inc. was formed as a subsidiary of Travelzoo.com Corporation, and Mr. Bartel contributed all of the outstanding shares of Silicon Channels Corporation to Travelzoo Inc. in exchange for 8,129,273 shares of Travelzoo Inc. and options to acquire an additional 2,158,349 shares at $1.00. Mr. Bartel exercised these options in January 2009.
	In April 2002, Travelzoo.com Corporation was merged into Travelzoo Inc. Under and subject to the terms of the merger agreement, holders of promotional shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation (“Netsurfers”) who established that they had satisfied certain prerequisite qualifications were allowed a period of 2 years following the effective date of the merger to receive one share of Travelzoo Inc. in exchange for each share of common stock of Travelzoo.com Corporation. The records of Travelzoo.com Corporation showed that, assuming all of the shares applied for by the Netsurfer stockholders were validly issued, there were 11,295,874 shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation outstanding. As of April 25, 2004, two years following the effective date of the merger, 7,180,342 shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation had been exchanged for shares of Travelzoo Inc. Prior to that date, the remaining shares which were available for issuance pursuant to the merger agreement were also included in the issued and outstanding common stock of Travelzoo Inc. and included in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. After April 25, 2004, the Company ceased issuing shares to the former stockholders of Travelzoo.com Corporation; and therefore, no additional shares are reserved for issuance to any former stockholders, because their right to receive shares has now expired. On April 25, 2004, the number of shares reported as outstanding was reduced from 19,425,147 to 15,309,615 to reflect actual shares issued as of the expiration date. Earnings per share calculations reflect this reduction of the number of shares reported as outstanding. As of December 31, 2013, there were 14,991,179 shares of common stock outstanding.
	On April 21, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with the State of Delaware resolving all claims relating to an unclaimed property review which began in 2010. The primary issue raised in the preliminary findings from the review, received by the Company on April 12, 2011, concerned the shares of Travelzoo which have not been claimed by former Netsurfer stockholders of Travelzoo.com, which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger, as discussed in the preceding paragraph. In the preliminary findings under the unclaimed property review, up to 3.0 million shares were identified as “demandable” under Delaware escheat laws. While the Company continues to take the position that such shares were a promotional incentive and were issuable only to persons who establish their eligibility as stockholders, the Company determined that it was in its best interest to promptly resolve all claims relating to the unclaimed property review. The Company made a $20.0 million cash payment to the State of Delaware on April 27, 2011 and received a complete release of those claims.
	Since March 2012, the Company has become subject to unclaimed property reviews by most of the other states in the United States. The auditing firm representing these states in the reviews has presented to the Company preliminary findings, which relate primarily to the promotional shares which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger that were not covered by the settlement and release by the State of Delaware. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $3.0 million charge for the contingency related to the promotional shares which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger.
	In October 2013, the Company entered into settlement agreements with 35 additional states to resolve those states’ claims related to similar unclaimed property audits. The multi-state settlement relates to approximately 700,000 additional shares of the Company that were not claimed by residents of those states following the merger, which those states claimed were subject to escheat. While the Company disputes the states’ claims, the Company determined that it was in its best interest to resolve the disputes and settle with 35 of the states. The remaining states have or may raise claims on approximately 400,000 additional shares that were not claimed following the merger by residents in those states.
	During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded a $22.0 million charge related to settlements it entered into and for potential future settlements with the remaining states. During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company made cash payments of $12.3 million to the settled states after completion of the required due diligence.
	The Company intends to continue to challenge the applicability of escheat rights with the remaining states, in that, among other reasons, the shares of the predecessor Bahamas corporation were offered for free as part of a promotional incentive program to qualified individuals. In addition, there were certain conditions applicable to the issuance of shares to so-called "Netsurfer" stockholders, including requirements that (i) they be at least 18 years of age, (ii) they be residents of the U.S. or Canada, and (iii) they not apply for shares more than once. The Netsurfer stockholders were advised that failure to comply could result in cancellation of their shares in Travelzoo.com Corporation. Travelzoo.com Corporation was not able to verify that the applicants met the requirements referred to above at the time of their applications for issuance of shares, and the remaining Netsurfer stockholders who have not qualified to receive shares in the Company, or who have not participated in the cash payments program referred to below, have not demonstrated their actual compliance with the conditions to the issuance of shares by Travelzoo.com Corporation. The Company does not know how many of the requests for shares originally received by Travelzoo.com Corporation in 1998 were valid, but the Company believes that only a portion of such requests were valid. In response to the pending reviews referred to above, and in response to other persons claiming to be former stockholders of Travelzoo.com Corporation, the Company intends to assert that the claimant must establish that the original Netsurfer stockholders complied with the conditions to issuance of their shares.
	The ultimate resolution of this matter with the remaining states may take longer than one year; however, we have included the estimated loss for these remaining states potential claims in our reserves. The total amount of exposure of this contingency is dependent upon the manner in which each state applies its unclaimed property laws, including whether penalties and interest are applicable.
	The Company is continuing its program under which it makes cash payments to people who establish that they satisfy the conditions to receive shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation, and who failed to submit requests to convert their shares into shares of Travelzoo Inc. within the required time period. This program is not available for individuals whose promotional shares have been escheated to a state by the Company. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include a charge in general and administrative expenses of $23,000 for these cash payments for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The total cost of this program is not reliably estimable because it is based on the ultimate number of valid requests received and future levels of the Company’s common stock price, and would be affected by any settlement of the pending reviews referred to above. The Company’s common stock price affects the liability because the amount of cash payments under the program is based in part on the recent level of the stock price at the date valid requests are received. As noted above, in order to receive payment under the program, a person is required to establish that such person validly held shares in Travelzoo.com Corporation.
	(b) Revenue Recognition
	The Company’s revenue consists primarily of advertising sales. Advertising revenues are principally derived from the sale of advertising in North America and Europe on the Travelzoo website, in the Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletter, in Newsflash, from SuperSearch, from the Travelzoo Network, and from Fly.com. The Company also generates revenue from the sale of vouchers through our Local Deals and Getaway e-mail alert services.
	Advertising revenues are recognized in the period in which the advertisement is displayed or the voucher sale has been completed, provided that evidence of an arrangement exists, the fees are fixed or determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
	The Company evaluates each of these criteria as follows:
	•	Evidence of an arrangement. The Company considers an insertion order signed by the advertiser or its agency to be evidence of an arrangement.
	•	Delivery. Delivery is considered to occur when the advertising has been displayed and, if applicable, the click-throughs have been delivered or the voucher sale has been completed .
	•	Fixed or determinable fee. The Company considers the fee to be fixed or determinable if the fee is not subject to refund or adjustment and payment terms are standard.
	•	Collection is deemed reasonably assured. The Company conducts a credit review for all advertising transactions at the time of the arrangement to determine the creditworthiness of the advertiser. Collection is deemed reasonably assured if it is expected that the advertiser will be able to pay amounts under the arrangement as payments become due. Collection is deemed not reasonably assured when an advertiser is perceived to be in financial distress, which may be evidenced by weak industry condition, bankruptcy filing, or previously billed amounts that are past due. If it is determined that collection is not reasonably assured, then revenue is deferred and recognized upon cash collection. Collection is deemed reasonably assured for our voucher sales to consumers as these transactions require the use of credit cards subject to authorization.
	The Company recognizes revenue for fixed-fee advertising arrangements ratably over the term of the insertion order as described below, with the exception of Travelzoo Top 20 or Newsflash insertions, which are recognized upon delivery. The majority of insertion orders have terms that begin and end in a quarterly reporting period. In the cases where at the end of a quarterly reporting period the term of an insertion order is not complete, the Company allocates the total arrangement fee to each element based on the relative estimated selling price of each element. The Company recognizes revenue for the period based on elements delivered during the period. The Company uses prices stated on its internal rate card, which represents stand-alone sales prices, to establish estimated selling prices. The stand-alone price is the price that would be charged if the advertiser purchased only the individual insertion. Fees for variable-fee advertising arrangements are recognized based on the number of impressions displayed, number of clicks delivered, or number of referrals generated during the period.
	Insertion orders that include fixed-fee advertising are invoiced upon acceptance of the insertion order and on the first day of each month over the term of the insertion order, with the exception of Travelzoo Top 20 or Newsflash listings, which are invoiced upon delivery. Insertion orders that include variable-fee advertising are invoiced at the end of the month. The Company’s standard terms state that in the event that Travelzoo fails to publish advertisements as specified in the insertion order, the liability of Travelzoo to the advertiser shall be limited to, at Travelzoo’s sole discretion, a pro rata refund of the advertising fee, the placement of the advertisements at a later time in a comparable position, or the extension of the term of the insertion order until the advertising is fully delivered. The Company believes that no significant obligations exist after the full delivery of advertising.
	Revenues from advertising sold to advertisers through agencies are reported at the net amount billed to the agency.
	The Company started selling vouchers for Local Deals in third quarter 2010 and Getaway in second quarter 2011, from local businesses such as spas, hotels and restaurants. The Company earns a fee for acting as an agent in these transactions which is recorded on a net basis and is included in revenue upon completion of the voucher sale. Certain merchant contracts in foreign locations allow us to retain fees related to vouchers sold that are not redeemed by purchasers upon expiration, which we recognize as revenue after the expiration of the redemption period and after there are no further obligations to provide funds to merchants, subscribers or others.
	(c) Reserve for Subscriber Refunds
	We record an estimated reserve for subscriber refunds based on our historical experience at the time revenue is recorded for Local Deals and Getaway voucher sales. We accrue costs associated with refunds in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. We consider many key factors such as the historical refunds based upon the time lag since the sale, historical reasons for refunds, time period that remains until the deal expiration date, any changes in refund procedures and estimates of redemptions and breakage. Should any of these factors change, the estimates made by management will also change, which could impact the level of our future reserves for subscriber refunds. Specifically, if the financial condition of our advertisers, the business that is providing the vouchered service, were to deteriorate, affecting their ability to provide the services to our subscribers, additional reserves for subscriber refunds may be required.
	Estimated subscriber refunds that are determined to be recoverable from the merchant are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to revenue. Estimated subscriber refunds that are determined not to be recoverable from the merchant, are presented as a cost of revenue. If our judgments regarding estimated subscriber refunds are inaccurate, reported results of operations could differ from the amount we previously accrued.
	(d) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	We record a provision for doubtful accounts based on our historical experience of write-offs and a detailed assessment of our accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts. In estimating the provision for doubtful accounts, management considers the age of the accounts receivable, our historical write-offs, the creditworthiness of the advertiser, the economic conditions of the advertiser’s industry, and general economic conditions, among other factors. Should any of these factors change, the estimates made by management will also change, which could impact the level of our future provision for doubtful accounts. Specifically, if the financial condition of our advertisers were to deteriorate, affecting their ability to make payments, additional provision for doubtful accounts may be required.
	(e) Use of Estimates
	Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
	(f) Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with remaining maturities of less than three months on the date of purchase.
	(g) Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Additions and improvements are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The Company also includes in fixed assets the capitalized cost of internal-use software and website development, including software used to upgrade and enhance its website and processes supporting the Company’s business in accordance with the framework established by the FASB accounting guidance for accounting for the cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use and accounting for website development costs. Costs incurred in the planning stage and operating stage are expensed as incurred while costs incurred in the application development stage and infrastructure development stage are capitalized, assuming such costs are deemed to be recoverable.
	Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are 3 to 5 years for computer hardware and software, capitalized internal-use software and website development costs, and office equipment and office furniture. The Company depreciates leasehold improvements over the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is shorter.
	(h) Advertising Costs
	Advertising production costs are expensed as incurred. Online advertising is expensed as incurred over the period the advertising is displayed. Advertising costs amounted to $26.9 million, $28.3 million and $32.0 million for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately $19.2 million, $19.6 million, and $19.5 million, respectively, of advertising services was purchased from the Company’s advertisers under non-barter agreements and recorded in sales and marketing expense.
	(i) Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, along with net operating loss carryforwards and credit carryforwards, if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will be realized. To the extent a deferred tax asset cannot be recognized under the preceding criteria, valuation allowances must be established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
	(j) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of the FASB accounting standard relating to impairment of long-lived assets, which requires an impairment loss to be recognized on assets to be held and used if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows. The amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset group. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. No impairment loss was recognized during years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	(k) Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for its employee stock options under the fair value method, which requires stock-based compensation to be estimated using the fair value on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is expected to vest is recognized as expense over the related employees’ requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Total stock-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1.4 million, $1.2 million and $750,000, respectively. See Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a further discussion on stock-based compensation.
	(l) Foreign Currency
	All foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Revenues, costs and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates for the period. Gains and losses resulting from translation are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	Realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized as gain or loss on foreign currency in the consolidated statements of operations.
	(m) Certain Risks and Uncertainties
	The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. The accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers located in the U.S. and internationally. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not have any customers that accounted for 10% or more of its accounts receivable.
	(n) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the FASB amended ASU 2011-5 to improve the presentation of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income in its entirety and by component by presenting the reclassification adjustments on either the face of the statement where net income is presented or in a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. Amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income are required to be cross referenced to related footnote disclosures that provide additional detail. The Company adopted the amended accounting standard on January 1, 2013 by electing to present the reclassification adjustments and other required disclosures in a separate footnote and the adoption of this new accounting standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	Net Income (Loss) Per Share
	Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by adjusting the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares included in the diluted calculation consist of incremental shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options calculated using the treasury stock method.
	The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012		2011
	Basic net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	(5,011	)	$	18,198	$	3,319
	Weighted average common shares	15,269			15,866		16,315
	Basic net income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	1.15	$	0.2
	Diluted net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	(5,011	)	$	18,198	$	3,319
	Weighted average common shares	15,269			15,866		16,315
	Effect of dilutive securities: stock options	—			35		99
	Diluted weighted average common shares	15,269			15,901		16,414
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	1.14	$	0.2
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, options to purchase 475,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
	For the year ended December 31, 2011, all options outstanding were included in the computation of diluted net income per share.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments	'
	Financial Instruments
	At December 31, 2013, restricted cash consisted primarily of a certificate of deposit for $875,000 serving as collateral for a standby letter of credit for the security deposit under the lease of our corporate headquarters and a $804,000 deposit with our banks in Europe for our merchant accounts. Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with maturities of 3 months or less on the date of purchase held in money market funds. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of these financial assets are a reasonable estimate of their fair value and are categorized as Level 1.
	The fair value of these financial assets was determined using the following inputs at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
				Active Markets		Other		Unobservable
				for Identical		Observable		Inputs
				Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Balance at December 31, 2013:
	Money market funds	$	733	$	733	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	733	$	733	$	—	$	—
	Balance at December 31, 2012:
	Money market funds	$	13,866	$	13,866	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	13,866	$	13,866	$	—	$	—
	At December 31, 2013, accounts receivable and accounts payable are not measured at fair value; however, the Company believes that the carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities are a reasonable estimate of their fair value. Accounts receivable and accounts payable are categorized as Level 2.
	There have been no changes in Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, and no changes in valuation techniques for these assets or liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Balance_Sheet_Components

Balance Sheet Components	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Other Balance Sheet Items	'
	Balance Sheet Components
	The details of prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Prepaid expenses	$	2,172		$	1,741
	Other current assets	1,030			519
	Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	3,202		$	2,260
	The details of property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Computer hardware and software	$	3,543		$	3,294
	Office equipment and office furniture	8,923			6,732
	Capitalized internal-use software and website development	2,484			1,319
	Leasehold improvements	4,300			1,841
		19,250			13,186
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(11,005		)	(8,872		)
	Total	$	8,245		$	4,314
	Depreciation expense was $2.6 million, $2.1 million, and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Amortization of capitalized internal-use software and website development costs was zero, $31,000 and $434,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, leasehold improvements and capitalized internal-use software and website development costs include $321,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, of in process construction and development expected to be deployed in 2014.
	The details of intangible consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Internet domain names and technology	$	2,813		$	2,805
	Accumulated amortization	(2,409		)	(1,819		)
	Total	$	404		$	986
	Intangible assets have a useful life of 3 to 5 years. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, amortization expense was $585,000, 406,000, and $354,000, respectively.
	Future expected amortization expense related to intangible assets at December 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	235
	2015	$	169
	Total	$	404
	The expected amortization expense is an estimate. Actual amounts of amortization expense may differ from estimated amounts due to additional intangible asset acquisitions, impairment of intangible assets, accelerated amortization of intangible assets and other events.
	The details of changes to the allowance for doubtful accounts and reserve for subscriber refunds are as follows (in thousands):
		Allowance			Reserve for
		for doubtful			subscriber
		accounts			refunds
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	386		$	70
	Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	173			2,234
	Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	(123		)	—
	Deductions — write-offs	(36		)	(1,411		)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	400			893
	Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	304			2,275
	Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	—			—
	Deductions — write-offs	(206		)	(2,178		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	498			990
	Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	77			818
	Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	(21		)	—
	Deductions — write-offs	(126		)	(1,052		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	428		$	756
	Local Deals and Getaway merchant payable included in accounts payable was $27.2 million and $23.4 million, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The details of accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accrued advertising expense	$	2,859		$	2,059
	Accrued compensation expense	4,718			3,879
	Accrued payments to merchants	98			101
	Other accrued expenses	2,112			1,964
	Reserve for subscriber refunds	756			990
	Total accrued expenses	$	10,543		$	8,993

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	On September 28, 2012, Metasearch Systems, LLC filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Delaware against Travelzoo Inc. d/b/a Fly.com alleging infringement of several U.S. patents. Metasearch Systems alleges that the trip-planning metasearch service available on Fly.com infringes one or more claims of the asserted patents. During September 2012, Metasearch Systems filed similar lawsuits against several of Travelzoo's competitors including Expedia, Inc., Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., Travelocity.com, LP, Priceline.com, Inc., Yahoo! Inc., American Express Company, KAYAK Software Corp., and BookIt.com. The action seeks unspecified damages and we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of losses that could potentially result from the action. The Company believes that the action is without merit and intends to defend the suits vigorously.
	On January 27, 2012, a purported shareholder of Travelzoo commenced a suit in the Supreme Court of New York that asserts claims derivatively on behalf of Travelzoo Inc. for breaches of fiduciary duty against Travelzoo’s board of directors. The complaint also asserts claims for breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment against Ralph Bartel and Azzurro Capital Inc. The complaint challenges Travelzoo’s sale of its Asia Pacific division for $3.6 million to Azzurro and alleges that the transaction was not entirely fair to the Company. On January 21, 2014, the court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss and dismissed the action in its entirety with prejudice. The plaintiff may decide to appeal the decision. Since derivative claims are an attempt by a plaintiff shareholder to assert claims on behalf of the Company, we do not anticipate any potential loss to the Company from these actions.
	On April 21, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with the State of Delaware resolving all claims relating to an unclaimed property review which began in 2010. The primary issue raised in the preliminary findings from the review, received by the Company on April 12, 2011, concerned the promotional shares, which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger (unexchanged promotional shares) as discussed further in Note 1. In the preliminary findings under the unclaimed property review, up to 3.0 million shares were identified as “demandable” under Delaware escheat laws. While the Company continues to take the position that such shares were a promotional incentive and were issuable only to persons who established their eligibility as stockholders, the Company determined that it was in its best interest to promptly resolve all claims relating to the unclaimed property review. The Company made a $20.0 million cash payment to the State of Delaware in April, 2011 and received a complete release of those claims.
	As discussed in Note 1 above, since March 2012, the Company has become subject to unclaimed property reviews by most of the other states in the U.S. that relate primarily to the unexchanged promotional merger shares, which were not covered by the settlement and release by the State of Delaware. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $3.0 million charge related to this unexchanged promotional merger shares contingency.
	In October 2013, the Company entered into settlement agreements with 35 additional states to resolve those states’ claims related to similar unclaimed property audits. The multi-state settlement relates to approximately 700,000 additional shares of the Company that were not claimed by residents of those states following the merger, which those states claim are subject to escheat. While the Company disputes the states’ claims, the Company determined that it was in its best interest to resolve the disputes and settle with 35 of the states. The remaining states have or may raise claims on approximately 400,000 additional shares that were not claimed following the merger by residents in those states.
	During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded a $22.0 million charge related to the settlements it entered into and for potential future settlements with the remaining states. During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company made cash payments of $12.3 million to the settled states after completion of the required due diligence.
	The Company intends to continue to challenge the applicability of escheat rights with the remaining states, in that, among other reasons, the shares of the predecessor Bahamas corporation were offered for free as part of a promotional incentive program to qualified individuals. In addition, there were certain conditions applicable to the issuance of shares to so-called “Netsurfer” stockholders, including requirements that (i) they be at least 18 years of age, (ii) they be residents of the U.S. or Canada, and (iii) they not apply for shares more than once. The Netsurfer stockholders were advised that failure to comply could result in cancellation of their shares in Travelzoo.com Corporation. Travelzoo.com Corporation was not able to verify that the applicants met the requirements referred to above at the time of their applications for issuance of shares, and the remaining Netsurfer stockholders who have not qualified to receive shares in the Company, or who have not participated in the cash payments program referred to below, have not demonstrated their actual compliance with the conditions to the issuance of shares by Travelzoo.com Corporation. The Company does not know how many of the requests for shares originally received by Travelzoo.com Corporation in 1998 were valid, but the Company believes that only a portion of such requests were valid. In response to the pending reviews referred to above, and in response to other persons claiming to be former stockholders of Travelzoo.com Corporation, the Company intends to assert that the claimant must establish that the original Netsurfer stockholders complied with the conditions to issuance of their shares.
	The ultimate resolution of this matter with the remaining states may take longer than one year; however, we have included the estimated loss for these remaining states potential claims in our reserves. The total amount of exposure of this contingency is dependent upon the manner in which each state applies its unclaimed property laws, including whether penalties and interest are applicable.
	The Company is continuing its program under which it makes cash payments to people whose shares were not delivered to a state pursuant to the unclaimed property settlements. Such people must establish that they satisfy the conditions to receive shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation and failed to submit requests to convert their shares into shares of Travelzoo Inc. within the required time period. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include a charge in general and administrative expenses of $23,000 for these cash payments for the year ended December 31, 2013. The total cost of this program is not reliably estimable because it is based on the ultimate number of valid requests received and future levels of the Company’s common stock price, and would be affected by any settlement of the pending unclaimed property reviews referred to above. The Company’s common stock price affects the liability because the amount of cash payments under the program is based in part on the recent level of the stock price at the date valid requests are received.
	The Company leases office space in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. under operating leases which expire between February 28, 2014 and March 16, 2024. Rent expense was $5.6 million, $5.0 million and $4.7 million for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Some of these lease agreements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight line basis. The future minimum lease payments under these operating leases as of December 31, 2013 were as following (in thousands):
		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	Minimum rental payments	$	5,650	$	4,781	$	4,139	$	3,658	$	3,146	$	11,842	$	33,216

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The components of income (loss) before income tax expense are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	U.S.	$	(6,964	)	$	16,682		$	7,252
	Foreign	9,671			9,116			8,072
		$	2,707		$	25,798		$	15,324
	Income tax expense consists of current and deferred components categorized by federal, state and foreign jurisdictions, as shown below. The current provision is generally that portion of income tax expense that is currently payable to the taxing authorities. The Company makes estimated payments of these amounts during the year. The deferred tax provision results from changes in the Company’s deferred tax assets (future deductible amounts) and tax liabilities (future taxable amounts), which are presented in the table below:
		Current			Deferred			Total
		(In thousands)
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Federal	$	5,504		$	21		$	5,525
	State	1,023			(30		)	993
	Foreign	517			683			1,200
		$	7,044		$	674		$	7,718
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Federal	$	7,692		$	(640	)	$	7,052
	State	952			(204		)	748
	Foreign	610			(810		)	(200		)
		$	9,254		$	(1,654	)	$	7,600
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Federal	$	10,820		$	(357	)	$	10,463
	State	591			1			592
	Foreign	950			—			950
		$	12,361		$	(356	)	$	12,005
	During 2012, an income tax benefit of $800,000 was recorded to recognize the foreign net operating loss carryforward deferred tax assets due to a partial release of valuation allowance. During 2011, an income tax benefit of $268,000 was recorded in stockholders’ equity for the tax benefit of stock option exercises.
	Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate applicable to the Company’s level of pretax income as a result of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal tax at statutory rates	$	947		$	9,029		$	5,363
	State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	694			489			385
	Foreign losses not benefited	—			—			—
	Change of valuation allowance	(1,131		)	(2,453		)	(1,235		)
	Unexchanged promotional shares	7,700			1,050			7,000
	Non-deductible expenses and other	(492		)	(515		)	492
	Total income tax expense	$	7,718		$	7,600		$	12,005
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$	76		$	1,936
	State income taxes	415			565
	Accruals and allowances	1,141			697
	Stock based compensation	1,618			1,094
	Capital loss	1,713			1,754
	Deferred revenue	411			790
	Deferred rent	54			302
	Property, equipment and intangible assets	(145		)	7
	Total deferred tax assets	5,283			7,145
	Valuation allowance	(1,713		)	(2,886		)
	Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance	3,570			4,259
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	U.S. tax on undistributed earnings	(395		)	(355		)
	Property, equipment and intangible assets	—			—
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(395		)	(355		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	3,175		$	3,904
	The total amount of the valuation allowance at December 31, 2013 decreased $1.1 million from the amount recorded as of December 31, 2012, primarily due to the utilization of foreign net operating loss carryforwards in 2013. The Company also has a valuation allowance of $1.7 million as of December 31, 2013 related to the capital loss carryforward for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized. If not utilized, the capital loss carryforward will expire in 2014.
	United States income and foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings for certain non-U.S. subsidiaries. The undistributed earnings on a book basis for the non-U.S. subsidiaries are approximately $2.8 million. The Company intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in its operations outside the U.S. If the undistributed earnings are remitted to the U.S. these amounts would be taxable in the U.S at the current federal and state tax rates net of foreign tax credits. Also, depending on the jurisdiction any distribution may be subject to withholding taxes at rates applicable for that jurisdiction.
	The Company maintains liabilities for uncertain tax positions. To the extent accrued interest and penalties do not ultimately become payable, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction in the overall income tax provision in the period that such determination is made. At December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $9.3 million in total unrecognized tax benefits, approximately $1.0 million in accrued interest, of which $432,000 was accrued in 2013, and approximately $80,000 in accrued penalties, of which none was accrued in 2013. Unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $7.9 million which, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate, and unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $1.4 million which if recognized, would be recorded in discontinued operations. The increase in the unrecognized tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2012 was related to a deduction taken on the Company's 2011 U.S. federal and state income tax returns for the $20.0 million settlement with the State of Delaware. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
	Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 1, 2011	$	1,366
	Increase related to prior year tax positions	510
	Decrease related to prior year tax positions	—
	Increase related to current year tax positions	—
Settlements	(42		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	—
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 2011	1,834
Increase related to prior year tax positions	47
Decrease related to prior year tax positions	(9		)
Increase related to current year tax positions	7,851
Settlements	(251		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(107		)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 2012	9,365
Increase related to prior year tax positions	—
Decrease related to prior year tax positions	—
Increase related to current year tax positions	38
Settlements	(58		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	—
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 2013	$	9,345
The Company is in various stages of multiple year examinations by federal taxing authorities. Although the timing of resolution and/or closure on audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of the gross unrecognized tax benefits related to the method of computing income taxes in certain jurisdiction and losses reported on certain income tax returns could significantly change in the next 12 months. These changes may occur through settlement with the taxing authorities or the expiration of the statute of limitations on the returns filed. The Company is unable to estimate the range of possible adjustments to the balance of the gross unrecognized tax benefits.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. federal and certain state tax examinations for years after 2009 and is subject to California tax examinations for years after 2005. The Company's 2009 and 2010 federal income returns are currently under examination, including a review of the impact of the sale of Asia Pacific business segment in 2009.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Beginning balance	$	(737	)	$	(1,422	)	$	(1,038	)
	Other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation	207			685			(384		)
	Ending balance	$	(530	)	$	(737	)	$	(1,422	)
	There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plan	'
	Employee Benefit Plan
	The Company maintains a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust (the “401(k) Plan”) for its employees in the United States. The 401(k) Plan allows employees of the Company to contribute up to 80% of their eligible compensation, subject to certain limitations. Since 2006, the Company matches employee contributions up to $1,500 per year. Employee contributions are fully vested upon contribution, whereas the Company’s matching contributions are fully vested after the first year of service. The Company also has various defined contribution plans for our international employees. The Company’s contributions to these benefit plans were approximately $1.5 million, $1.2 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation_and_St

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options	'
	Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options
	The Company accounts for its employee stock options under the fair value method, which requires stock-based compensation to be estimated using the fair value on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is expected to vest is recognized as expense over the related employees’ requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded $268,000 of excess tax benefit. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013, there were no stock option exercises and no excess tax benefits.
	In October 2001, the Company granted to each director fully vested and exercisable options to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $2.00 per share for their services as a director in 2000 and 2001. A total of 210,000 options were granted. The options expired in October 2011. During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2008, 2005 and 2004, 12,725 options, 30,000 options, 17,275 options and 150,000 options, respectively, were exercised.
	In March 2002, Travelzoo Inc. granted to each director options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $3.00 per share that vested in connection with their services as a director in 2002. A total of 35,000 options were granted. In October 2002, 1,411 options were cancelled upon the resignation of a director. The options expired in March 2012. During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2008 and 2004, 5,000 options, 5,000 options and 23,589 options, respectively, were exercised.
	In November 2009, the Company granted to one of its employees options to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $14.97, of which 75,000 options vest and become exercisable annually starting on July 1, 2011. The options expire in November 2019. As of December 31, 2013, 225,000 of the options are vested and 300,000 options are outstanding.
	In January 2012, the Company granted executives stock options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $28.98, of which 25,000 options vest and become exercisable annually starting on January 23, 2013. The options expire in January 2022. As of December 31, 2013, 25,000 of the options are vested and 100,000 options are outstanding.
	In July 2013, the Company granted an executive stock options to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $29.58, of which 25,000 options become exercisable annually starting July 1, 2015. The options expire in July 2023. As of December 31, 2013, none of these options were vested and 75,000 options were outstanding.
	Total stock-based compensation for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1.4 million, $1.2 million and $750,000, respectively.
	The Company utilized the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the stock options granted in 2013, 2012 and 2009. The Company does not have enough historical exercise data to estimate the expected life of the options and therefore used an expected life of 6.25 years, as defined under the simplified method, which is using an average of the contractual term and vesting period of the stock options. The risk-free interest rate used for the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Company used a forfeiture rate of 0% as the Company does not have enough historical forfeiture data to estimate the forfeiture rate. To the extent the actual forfeiture rate is different from what we have anticipated, stock-based compensation related to these options will be different from our expectations.
	The fair value of 2013, 2012 and 2009 stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013				2012				2009
	Weighted-average fair value of options granted per share	$	18.87			$	19.08			$	11.56
	Historical volatility	70		%		74		%		93		%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.7		%		1.11		%		2.56		%
	Dividend yield	—				—				—
	Expected life in years	6.25				6.25				6.25
	As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $375,000 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding 2009 stock options. This amount is expected to be recognized over 6 months. To the extent the actual forfeiture rate is different from what we have anticipated, stock-based compensation related to these options will be different from our expectations.
	As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $974,000 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding 2012 stock options. This amount is expected to be recognized over 2.1 years. To the extent the actual forfeiture rate is different from what we have anticipated, stock-based compensation related to these options will be different from our expectations.
	As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $1.3 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding 2013 stock options. This amount is expected to be recognized over 3.6 years. To the extent the actual forfeiture rate is different from what we have anticipated, stock-based compensation related to these options will be different from our expectations.
	Option activities during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 were as follows:
		Shares			Weighted-Average				Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price				Remaining		Intrinsic
									Contractual Life		Value
											(In thousands)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011	317,725			$	14.26			8.44 years		$	8,616
	Exercised	(17,725	)		$	2.28
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	300,000			$	14.97			7.89 years		$	2,883
	Exercisable and fully vested at December 31, 2011	75,000			$	14.97			7.89 years		$	721
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012	300,000			$	14.97
	Options granted	100,000			$	28.98
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	400,000			$	18.47			7.43 years		$	1,206
	Exercisable and fully vested at December 31, 2012	150,000			$	14.97			6.89 years		$	603
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	400,000			$	18.47
	Options granted	75,000			$	29.58
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	475,000			$	20.23			6.93 years		$	1,905
	Exercisable and fully vested at December 31, 2013	250,000			$	16.37			6.10 years		$	1,429
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. The Company’s policy is to issue shares from the authorized shares to fulfill stock option exercises.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised in the year ended December 31, 2011 was $628,000.
	Outstanding options at December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	Exercise Price				Shares			Options  Outstanding		Weighted-			Shares	Options  Exercisable	Weighted-
					Outstanding			Weighted-		Average			Outstanding	Weighted-	Average
								Average		Exercise			and	Average	Exercise
								Remaining		Price			Exercisable	Remaining	Price
								Contractual						Contractual
								Life						Life
	$	14.97			300,000			5.89 years		$	14.97		225,000	5.89 years	$	14.97
	$	28.98			100,000			8.07 years		$	28.98		25,000	8.07 years	$	28.98
	$	29.58			75,000			9.56 years		$	29.58		—	—	$	29.58

Stock_Repurchase_Program

Stock Repurchase Program	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stock Repurchase Program	'
	Stock Repurchase Program
	The Company's repurchase programs assist in offsetting the impact of dilution from employee equity compensation and for capital allocation purposes. Management is allowed discretion in the execution of the repurchase program based upon market conditions and consideration of capital allocation.
	In August 2011, the Company announced a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company repurchased 500,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $15.1 million and completed the share repurchases under this program. The 500,000 repurchased shares were recorded as part of treasury stock as of December 31, 2011 and were retired as of December 31, 2012.
	In July 2012, the Company announced a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company repurchased 161,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $3.6 million. The 161,000 shares repurchased were retired as of September 30, 2012. During the three months ended December 31, 2012, the Company repurchased 439,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $7.9 million. The 439,000 shares repurchased were recorded as part of treasury stock as of December 31, 2012.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company repurchased 371,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $7.8 million. The 371,000 shares repurchased were recorded as part of treasury stock as of December 31, 2013.
	In January 2014, the Company announced a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock.

Reverse_Forward_Stock_Split_No

Reverse / Forward Stock Split (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Reverse / Forward Stock Split	'
	Reverse/Forward Stock Split
	On June 11, 2013, a Special Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, consisting of three independent directors, unanimously approved a reverse/forward stock split transaction (collectively referred to as the “reverse/forward split”), subject to shareholder approval. The reverse/forward split was intended to reduce the Company’s shareholder account administration costs by reducing the number of its shareholders.
	On September 12, 2013, at the Company’s annual shareholders meeting, Travelzoo shareholders voted in favor of the reverse/forward split, with the transaction receiving the votes of both (A) a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and (B) a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock that are not held or controlled, directly or indirectly, by directors or officers of the Company, including, without limitation, the shares held by Azzurro Capital Inc., our principal stockholder.
	On November 6, 2013, the Special Committee approved the execution of the transaction after receiving an opinion from a financial advisor regarding the fairness of the transaction from a financial point of view to the Company's shareholders whose positions, individually considered, consisted of fewer than 25 shares, of the per-share consideration to be received by such shareholders in the reverse/forward split. The Special Committee received legal counsel from Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP in connection with its review of the transaction. In addition, the Company received legal counsel from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Bryan Cave LLP in connection with the transaction.
	On November 6, 2013, based upon the Special Committee’s approval of the transaction and the receipt of a fairness opinion from the financial advisor, the Company executed the shareholder approved reverse/forward split.
	The reverse/forward split transaction consisted of a 1-for-25 reverse stock split of the Company's outstanding common stock, followed immediately by a 25-for-1 forward stock split. Shareholders who held less than 25 shares immediately prior to the reverse stock split received a right to cash payment based on and equal to their resulting fractional interest times the price of a share equal to the higher of (a) the trailing ten day average trading price of the Company’s common stock immediately preceding the consummation date of the reverse/forward split or (b) the average aggregate sales price received in the sale on the open market of the shares resulting from aggregation of the fractionalized interests. Shareholders that held 25 or more shares of common stock immediately before the reverse/forward split did not receive a right to cash payment; instead these shareholders continued to hold the same number of shares after completion of the reverse/forward split as they held immediately prior. A description of the terms and conditions of the reverse/forward split was set forth in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2013 annual shareholders meeting filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2013.
	The reverse/forward split resulted in approximately 643,218 of the Company’s outstanding shares being fractionalized. Shareholders holding less than 25 shares of common stock immediately prior to the reverse split did not receive fractional shares in the reverse stock split; instead these shareholders had their shares converted into the right to receive a cash payment in exchange for and in proportion to the fractional share interests resulting from the reverse stock split. To fund the cash payment due to shareholders that held a right to receive cash from the transaction, the fractional share interests were aggregated by the Company’s transfer agent, who sold the aggregated shares in the open market following the execution of the transaction.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company completed the sales of the aggregated fractional shares from the reverse/forward split in the open market and the sales proceeds of $13.6 million are held by the Company’s transfer agent in anticipation of the payment to be made to the fractionalized shareholders and are included in Funds Held for Reverse/Forward Stock Split on the Company’s balance sheet. As of December 31, 2013, the total amount payable of $13.7 million to fractionalized shareholders as a result of the execution of the reverse/forward split is reflected as a Payable to Shareholders for Reverse/Forward Stock Split on the Company’s balance sheet.
	The Company’s retained earnings includes a total adjustment of $820,001 related to the reverse/forward split, which includes transaction costs and the amount required to be funded by the Company in excess of the funds received from the open market sales of the aggregated fractional shares for the transaction.
	Subsequent to December 31, 2013, the Company’s transfer agent issued checks amounting to $13.4 million to pay shareholders that held a right to cash in exchange for the fractional shares that were a result of the reverse/forward split. The Company's transfer agent intends to pay $329,000 due to the remaining shareholders that hold a right to cash after receiving the required documentation regarding their physical stock certificates.

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information	'
	Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information
	The Company manages its business geographically and has two reportable operating segments: North America and Europe. North America consists of the Company’s operations in Canada and the U.S. Europe consists of the Company’s operations in France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K. The Company began operations in Europe in May 2005.
	Management relies on an internal management reporting process that provides revenue and segment operating income (loss) for making financial decisions and allocating resources. Management believes that segment revenues and operating income (loss) are appropriate measures of evaluating the operational performance of the Company’s segments.
	The following is a summary of operating results and assets (in thousands) by business segment:
	Year Ended December 31, 2013	North		Europe		Elimination and Other (a)			Consolidated
		America
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	111,955	$	46,279	$	—		$	158,234
	Intersegment revenues	814		452		(1,266		)	—
	Total net revenues	112,769		46,731		(1,266		)	158,234
	Operating income	$	16,568	$	7,710	$	(22,000	)	$	2,278
	Year Ended December 31, 2012	North		Europe		Elimination and Other (a)			Consolidated
		America
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	108,787	$	42,381	$	—		$	151,168
	Intersegment revenues	728		143		(871		)	—
	Total net revenues	109,515		42,524		(871		)	151,168
	Operating income	$	21,481	$	7,008	$	(3,000	)	$	25,489
	Year Ended December 31, 2011	North		Europe		Elimination and Other (a)			Consolidated
		America
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	108,549	$	39,793	$	—		$	148,342
	Intersegment revenues	466		134		(600		)	—
	Total net revenues	109,015		39,927		(600		)	148,342
	Operating income	$	30,110	$	4,912	$	(20,000	)	$	15,022
	(a)	Amount represents a charge related to unexchanged promotional shares of $22.0 million, $3.0 million and $20.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013	North		Europe		Elimination			Consolidated
		America
	Long-lived assets	$	6,572	$	2,077	$	—		$	8,649
	Total assets	$	96,278	$	49,668	$	(31,144	)	$	114,802
	As of December 31, 2012	North		Europe		Elimination			Consolidated
		America
	Long-lived assets	$	3,389	$	1,911	$	—		$	5,300
	Total assets	$	92,139	$	36,595	$	(30,901	)	$	97,833
	Revenue for each segment is recognized based on the customer location within a designated geographic region. Property and equipment are attributed to the geographic region in which the assets are located.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not have any customers that accounted for 10% or more of revenue. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company did not have any customers that accounted for 10% or more of accounts receivable.
	The following table sets forth the breakdown of revenues (in thousands) by type and segment. Travel revenue includes travel publications (Top 20, Website, Newsflash, Travelzoo Network) and Getaway vouchers. Search revenue includes SuperSearch and Fly.com. Local revenue includes Local Deals vouchers and entertainment offers (vouchers and direct bookings).
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	North America
	Travel	$	63,812	$	56,636	$	57,795
	Search	20,704		23,101		23,980
	Local	27,439		29,050		26,774
	Total North America revenues	$	111,955	$	108,787	$	108,549
	Europe
	Travel	$	34,635	$	29,844	$	27,434
	Search	3,264		4,149		5,089
	Local	8,380		8,388		7,270
	Total Europe revenues	$	46,279	$	42,381	$	39,793
	Consolidated
	Travel	$	98,447	$	86,480	$	85,229
	Search	23,968		27,250		29,069
	Local	35,819		37,438		34,044
	Total revenues	$	158,234	$	151,168	$	148,342
	Revenue by geography is based on the billing address of the advertiser. Long-lived assets attributed to the U.S. and international geographies are based upon the country in which the asset is located or owned.
	The following table sets forth revenue for individual countries that exceed 10% of total revenue (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Revenue
	United States	$	104,650	$	101,506	$	101,184
	United Kingdom	31,270		30,122		27,516
	Rest of the world	22,314		19,540		19,642
	Total revenues	$	158,234	$	151,168	$	148,342
	The following table sets forth long lived asset by geographic area (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
United States	$	6,557	$	3,368
Rest of the world	2,092		1,932
Total long lived assets	$	8,649	$	5,300

Related_Party_Transaction

Related Party Transaction	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	Ralph Bartel, who founded Travelzoo and who is a Director of the Company is the sole beneficiary of the Ralph Bartel 2005 Trust, which is the controlling shareholder of Azzurro Capital Inc. As of December 31, 2013, Azzurro is the Company's largest stockholder, holding approximately 48.2% of the Company's outstanding shares.
	In July 2010, the Company entered into an independent contractor agreement with Holger Bartel, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, the Company’s Chairman and brother of Ralph Bartel, who founded Travelzoo and who is a director of the Company, to provide consulting services. Fees for these services rendered during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 totaled approximately $380,000. No consulting services were rendered after September 30, 2011 as effective October 1, 2011, Holger Bartel became a full time employee of Travelzoo Inc. pursuant to an employment agreement, which ended on October 31, 2013.
	In 2009, the Company sold its Asia Pacific operating segment to Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K., subsidiaries of Azzurro Capital Inc. There is a reciprocal revenue-sharing and hosting agreement among the Azzurro Capital Inc. entities operating the Travelzoo business in Asia Pacific and the Company related to cross-selling audiences and hosting and development services by the Company, which were entered into in connection with the sale of Asia Pacific business segment. The net fees generated by the Company under these agreements amounted to $704,000, $536,000 and $616,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company’s net receivables from the Azzurro Capital Inc. entities operating the Travelzoo business in Asia Pacific under these agreements totaled $189,000 and $260,000 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, as part of the sale of the Asia Pacific operating segment in 2009, the Company obtained an option, which expires in June 2020, to repurchase the Asia Pacific business pursuant to the terms of the option agreement.

Unaudited_Quarterly_Informatio

Unaudited Quarterly Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Unaudited Quarterly Information	'
	Unaudited Quarterly Information
	The following represents unaudited quarterly financial data (in thousands, except per share amounts) for 2013 and 2012:
		Quarter Ended
		Dec 31,		Sep 30,			Jun 30,		Mar 31,		Dec 31,		Sep 30,		Jun 30,			Mar 31,
		2013		2013			2013		2013		2012		2012		2012			2012
	Revenues	$	37,474	$	37,256		$	41,327	42,177		$	37,028	$	35,447	$	39,360		$	39,333
	Cost of revenues	4,670		4,322			4,425		3,985		4,072		3,989		3,630			4,054
	Gross profit	32,804		32,934			36,902		38,192		32,956		31,458		35,730			35,279
	Operating expenses:
	Sales and marketing	17,305		18,449			19,457		19,659		18,489		17,427		16,061			16,265
	General and administrative	11,026		10,510			9,651		10,497		10,109		9,836		9,303			9,444
	Unexchanged promotional shares	—		22,000			—		—		—		—		—			3,000
	Total operating expenses	28,331		50,959			29,108		30,156		28,598		27,263		25,364			28,709
	Operating income (loss)	4,473		(18,025		)	7,794		8,036		4,358		4,195		10,366			6,570
	Other income (expense)	62		224			112		31		91		135		(16		)	99
	Income (loss) from operations before income tax expense	4,535		(17,801		)	7,906		8,067		4,449		4,330		10,350			6,669
	Income tax expense	1,305		1,235			2,706		2,472		692		896		3,090			2,922
	Net income (loss)	$	3,230	$	(19,036	)	$	5,200	$	5,595	$	3,757	$	3,434	$	7,260		$	3,747
	Basic net income (loss) per share	0.21		(1.24		)	0.34		0.36		0.25		0.22		0.45			0.23
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.21	$	(1.24	)	$	0.34	$	0.36	$	0.24	$	0.22	$	0.45		$	0.23

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
The Company and Basis of Presentation	'
	Travelzoo Inc. (the “Company” or “Travelzoo”) is a global Internet media company. We inform over 26 million subscribers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as millions of website users, about the best travel, entertainment and local deals available from thousands of companies. Our deal experts source, research and test-book offers, recommending only those that meet Travelzoo’s rigorous quality standards. We provide travel, entertainment, and local businesses with a fast, flexible, and cost effective way to reach millions of consumers. Our revenues are generated primarily from advertising fees. In Asia Pacific, the Travelzoo business is operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc. and is not owned by the Company.
	Our publications and products include the Travelzoo websites (www.travelzoo.com, www.travelzoo.ca, www.travelzoo.co.uk, www.travelzoo.de, www.travelzoo.es, www.travelzoo.fr, among others), the Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletter, the Newsflash e-mail alert service, the SuperSearch pay-per-click travel search tool, and the Travelzoo Network, a network of third-party websites that list travel deals published by Travelzoo. We also operate Fly.com, a travel search engine that allows users to quickly and easily find the best prices on flights from hundreds of airlines and online travel agencies. In addition, our Travelzoo websites include our Local Deals and Getaway products that allow our subscribers to purchase vouchers for deals from local businesses such as spas, hotels and restaurants. Vouchers are redeemable at the local businesses during the promotional period. We receive a percentage of the face value of the voucher from the local businesses.
	Since November 1, 2009, the Travelzoo websites in Asia Pacific (cn.travelzoo.com, www.travelzoo.co.jp, www.travelzoo.com.au, www.travelzoo.com.hk, www.travelzoo.com.tw, among others), the Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletters in Asia Pacific and the Newsflash e-mail alert service in Asia Pacific have been published by Travelzoo (Asia) Limited and Travelzoo Japan K.K., wholly owned subsidiaries of Azzurro Capital Inc., under a license agreement with the Company. There is a reciprocal revenue-sharing agreement among the entities operating the Travelzoo business in Asia Pacific and the Company related to cross-selling audiences.
	Ralph Bartel, who founded Travelzoo and who is a Director of the Company is the sole beneficiary of the Ralph Bartel 2005 Trust, which is the controlling shareholder of Azzurro Capital Inc. As of December 31, 2013, Azzurro is the Company's largest stockholder, holding approximately 48.2% of the outstanding shares.
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Revenues, costs and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates for the period. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
	The Company was formed as a result of a combination and merger of entities founded by the Company’s majority stockholder, Ralph Bartel. In 1998, Mr. Bartel founded Travelzoo.com Corporation, a Bahamas corporation, which issued 5,155,874 shares via the Internet to approximately 700,000 “Netsurfer stockholders” for no cash consideration, but subject to certain conditions as referred to below. In 1998, Mr. Bartel also founded Silicon Channels Corporation, a California corporation, to operate the Travelzoo website. During 2001, Travelzoo Inc. was formed as a subsidiary of Travelzoo.com Corporation, and Mr. Bartel contributed all of the outstanding shares of Silicon Channels Corporation to Travelzoo Inc. in exchange for 8,129,273 shares of Travelzoo Inc. and options to acquire an additional 2,158,349 shares at $1.00. Mr. Bartel exercised these options in January 2009.
	In April 2002, Travelzoo.com Corporation was merged into Travelzoo Inc. Under and subject to the terms of the merger agreement, holders of promotional shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation (“Netsurfers”) who established that they had satisfied certain prerequisite qualifications were allowed a period of 2 years following the effective date of the merger to receive one share of Travelzoo Inc. in exchange for each share of common stock of Travelzoo.com Corporation. The records of Travelzoo.com Corporation showed that, assuming all of the shares applied for by the Netsurfer stockholders were validly issued, there were 11,295,874 shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation outstanding. As of April 25, 2004, two years following the effective date of the merger, 7,180,342 shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation had been exchanged for shares of Travelzoo Inc. Prior to that date, the remaining shares which were available for issuance pursuant to the merger agreement were also included in the issued and outstanding common stock of Travelzoo Inc. and included in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. After April 25, 2004, the Company ceased issuing shares to the former stockholders of Travelzoo.com Corporation; and therefore, no additional shares are reserved for issuance to any former stockholders, because their right to receive shares has now expired. On April 25, 2004, the number of shares reported as outstanding was reduced from 19,425,147 to 15,309,615 to reflect actual shares issued as of the expiration date. Earnings per share calculations reflect this reduction of the number of shares reported as outstanding. As of December 31, 2013, there were 14,991,179 shares of common stock outstanding.
	On April 21, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with the State of Delaware resolving all claims relating to an unclaimed property review which began in 2010. The primary issue raised in the preliminary findings from the review, received by the Company on April 12, 2011, concerned the shares of Travelzoo which have not been claimed by former Netsurfer stockholders of Travelzoo.com, which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger, as discussed in the preceding paragraph. In the preliminary findings under the unclaimed property review, up to 3.0 million shares were identified as “demandable” under Delaware escheat laws. While the Company continues to take the position that such shares were a promotional incentive and were issuable only to persons who establish their eligibility as stockholders, the Company determined that it was in its best interest to promptly resolve all claims relating to the unclaimed property review. The Company made a $20.0 million cash payment to the State of Delaware on April 27, 2011 and received a complete release of those claims.
	Since March 2012, the Company has become subject to unclaimed property reviews by most of the other states in the United States. The auditing firm representing these states in the reviews has presented to the Company preliminary findings, which relate primarily to the promotional shares which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger that were not covered by the settlement and release by the State of Delaware. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $3.0 million charge for the contingency related to the promotional shares which remained unexchanged in the 2002 merger.
	In October 2013, the Company entered into settlement agreements with 35 additional states to resolve those states’ claims related to similar unclaimed property audits. The multi-state settlement relates to approximately 700,000 additional shares of the Company that were not claimed by residents of those states following the merger, which those states claimed were subject to escheat. While the Company disputes the states’ claims, the Company determined that it was in its best interest to resolve the disputes and settle with 35 of the states. The remaining states have or may raise claims on approximately 400,000 additional shares that were not claimed following the merger by residents in those states.
	During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded a $22.0 million charge related to settlements it entered into and for potential future settlements with the remaining states. During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company made cash payments of $12.3 million to the settled states after completion of the required due diligence.
	The Company intends to continue to challenge the applicability of escheat rights with the remaining states, in that, among other reasons, the shares of the predecessor Bahamas corporation were offered for free as part of a promotional incentive program to qualified individuals. In addition, there were certain conditions applicable to the issuance of shares to so-called "Netsurfer" stockholders, including requirements that (i) they be at least 18 years of age, (ii) they be residents of the U.S. or Canada, and (iii) they not apply for shares more than once. The Netsurfer stockholders were advised that failure to comply could result in cancellation of their shares in Travelzoo.com Corporation. Travelzoo.com Corporation was not able to verify that the applicants met the requirements referred to above at the time of their applications for issuance of shares, and the remaining Netsurfer stockholders who have not qualified to receive shares in the Company, or who have not participated in the cash payments program referred to below, have not demonstrated their actual compliance with the conditions to the issuance of shares by Travelzoo.com Corporation. The Company does not know how many of the requests for shares originally received by Travelzoo.com Corporation in 1998 were valid, but the Company believes that only a portion of such requests were valid. In response to the pending reviews referred to above, and in response to other persons claiming to be former stockholders of Travelzoo.com Corporation, the Company intends to assert that the claimant must establish that the original Netsurfer stockholders complied with the conditions to issuance of their shares.
	The ultimate resolution of this matter with the remaining states may take longer than one year; however, we have included the estimated loss for these remaining states potential claims in our reserves. The total amount of exposure of this contingency is dependent upon the manner in which each state applies its unclaimed property laws, including whether penalties and interest are applicable.
	The Company is continuing its program under which it makes cash payments to people who establish that they satisfy the conditions to receive shares of Travelzoo.com Corporation, and who failed to submit requests to convert their shares into shares of Travelzoo Inc. within the required time period. This program is not available for individuals whose promotional shares have been escheated to a state by the Company. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include a charge in general and administrative expenses of $23,000 for these cash payments for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The total cost of this program is not reliably estimable because it is based on the ultimate number of valid requests received and future levels of the Company’s common stock price, and would be affected by any settlement of the pending reviews referred to above. The Company’s common stock price affects the liability because the amount of cash payments under the program is based in part on the recent level of the stock price at the date valid requests are received. As noted above, in order to receive payment under the program, a person is required to establish that such person validly held shares in Travelzoo.com Corporation.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company’s revenue consists primarily of advertising sales. Advertising revenues are principally derived from the sale of advertising in North America and Europe on the Travelzoo website, in the Travelzoo Top 20 e-mail newsletter, in Newsflash, from SuperSearch, from the Travelzoo Network, and from Fly.com. The Company also generates revenue from the sale of vouchers through our Local Deals and Getaway e-mail alert services.
	Advertising revenues are recognized in the period in which the advertisement is displayed or the voucher sale has been completed, provided that evidence of an arrangement exists, the fees are fixed or determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
	The Company evaluates each of these criteria as follows:
	•	Evidence of an arrangement. The Company considers an insertion order signed by the advertiser or its agency to be evidence of an arrangement.
	•	Delivery. Delivery is considered to occur when the advertising has been displayed and, if applicable, the click-throughs have been delivered or the voucher sale has been completed .
	•	Fixed or determinable fee. The Company considers the fee to be fixed or determinable if the fee is not subject to refund or adjustment and payment terms are standard.
	•	Collection is deemed reasonably assured. The Company conducts a credit review for all advertising transactions at the time of the arrangement to determine the creditworthiness of the advertiser. Collection is deemed reasonably assured if it is expected that the advertiser will be able to pay amounts under the arrangement as payments become due. Collection is deemed not reasonably assured when an advertiser is perceived to be in financial distress, which may be evidenced by weak industry condition, bankruptcy filing, or previously billed amounts that are past due. If it is determined that collection is not reasonably assured, then revenue is deferred and recognized upon cash collection. Collection is deemed reasonably assured for our voucher sales to consumers as these transactions require the use of credit cards subject to authorization.
	The Company recognizes revenue for fixed-fee advertising arrangements ratably over the term of the insertion order as described below, with the exception of Travelzoo Top 20 or Newsflash insertions, which are recognized upon delivery. The majority of insertion orders have terms that begin and end in a quarterly reporting period. In the cases where at the end of a quarterly reporting period the term of an insertion order is not complete, the Company allocates the total arrangement fee to each element based on the relative estimated selling price of each element. The Company recognizes revenue for the period based on elements delivered during the period. The Company uses prices stated on its internal rate card, which represents stand-alone sales prices, to establish estimated selling prices. The stand-alone price is the price that would be charged if the advertiser purchased only the individual insertion. Fees for variable-fee advertising arrangements are recognized based on the number of impressions displayed, number of clicks delivered, or number of referrals generated during the period.
	Insertion orders that include fixed-fee advertising are invoiced upon acceptance of the insertion order and on the first day of each month over the term of the insertion order, with the exception of Travelzoo Top 20 or Newsflash listings, which are invoiced upon delivery. Insertion orders that include variable-fee advertising are invoiced at the end of the month. The Company’s standard terms state that in the event that Travelzoo fails to publish advertisements as specified in the insertion order, the liability of Travelzoo to the advertiser shall be limited to, at Travelzoo’s sole discretion, a pro rata refund of the advertising fee, the placement of the advertisements at a later time in a comparable position, or the extension of the term of the insertion order until the advertising is fully delivered. The Company believes that no significant obligations exist after the full delivery of advertising.
	Revenues from advertising sold to advertisers through agencies are reported at the net amount billed to the agency.
	The Company started selling vouchers for Local Deals in third quarter 2010 and Getaway in second quarter 2011, from local businesses such as spas, hotels and restaurants. The Company earns a fee for acting as an agent in these transactions which is recorded on a net basis and is included in revenue upon completion of the voucher sale. Certain merchant contracts in foreign locations allow us to retain fees related to vouchers sold that are not redeemed by purchasers upon expiration, which we recognize as revenue after the expiration of the redemption period and after there are no further obligations to provide funds to merchants, subscribers or others.
Reserve for Subscriber Refunds	'
	Reserve for Subscriber Refunds
	We record an estimated reserve for subscriber refunds based on our historical experience at the time revenue is recorded for Local Deals and Getaway voucher sales. We accrue costs associated with refunds in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. We consider many key factors such as the historical refunds based upon the time lag since the sale, historical reasons for refunds, time period that remains until the deal expiration date, any changes in refund procedures and estimates of redemptions and breakage. Should any of these factors change, the estimates made by management will also change, which could impact the level of our future reserves for subscriber refunds. Specifically, if the financial condition of our advertisers, the business that is providing the vouchered service, were to deteriorate, affecting their ability to provide the services to our subscribers, additional reserves for subscriber refunds may be required.
	Estimated subscriber refunds that are determined to be recoverable from the merchant are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as a reduction to revenue. Estimated subscriber refunds that are determined not to be recoverable from the merchant, are presented as a cost of revenue. If our judgments regarding estimated subscriber refunds are inaccurate, reported results of operations could differ from the amount we previously accrued.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	We record a provision for doubtful accounts based on our historical experience of write-offs and a detailed assessment of our accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts. In estimating the provision for doubtful accounts, management considers the age of the accounts receivable, our historical write-offs, the creditworthiness of the advertiser, the economic conditions of the advertiser’s industry, and general economic conditions, among other factors. Should any of these factors change, the estimates made by management will also change, which could impact the level of our future provision for doubtful accounts. Specifically, if the financial condition of our advertisers were to deteriorate, affecting their ability to make payments, additional provision for doubtful accounts may be required.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with remaining maturities of less than three months on the date of purchase.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Additions and improvements are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The Company also includes in fixed assets the capitalized cost of internal-use software and website development, including software used to upgrade and enhance its website and processes supporting the Company’s business in accordance with the framework established by the FASB accounting guidance for accounting for the cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use and accounting for website development costs. Costs incurred in the planning stage and operating stage are expensed as incurred while costs incurred in the application development stage and infrastructure development stage are capitalized, assuming such costs are deemed to be recoverable.
	Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are 3 to 5 years for computer hardware and software, capitalized internal-use software and website development costs, and office equipment and office furniture. The Company depreciates leasehold improvements over the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is shorter.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs
	Advertising production costs are expensed as incurred. Online advertising is expensed as incurred over the period the advertising is displayed. Advertising costs amounted to $26.9 million, $28.3 million and $32.0 million for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately $19.2 million, $19.6 million, and $19.5 million, respectively, of advertising services was purchased from the Company’s advertisers under non-barter agreements and recorded in sales and marketing expense.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, along with net operating loss carryforwards and credit carryforwards, if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will be realized. To the extent a deferred tax asset cannot be recognized under the preceding criteria, valuation allowances must be established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of the FASB accounting standard relating to impairment of long-lived assets, which requires an impairment loss to be recognized on assets to be held and used if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows. The amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset group. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. No impairment loss was recognized during years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for its employee stock options under the fair value method, which requires stock-based compensation to be estimated using the fair value on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is expected to vest is recognized as expense over the related employees’ requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Total stock-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1.4 million, $1.2 million and $750,000, respectively. See Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a further discussion on stock-based compensation.
Foreign Currency	'
	Foreign Currency
	All foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Revenues, costs and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates for the period. Gains and losses resulting from translation are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	Realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized as gain or loss on foreign currency in the consolidated statements of operations.
Credit Risks and Uncertainties	'
	Certain Risks and Uncertainties
	The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. The accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers located in the U.S. and internationally. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not have any customers that accounted for 10% or more of its accounts receivable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the FASB amended ASU 2011-5 to improve the presentation of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income in its entirety and by component by presenting the reclassification adjustments on either the face of the statement where net income is presented or in a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. Amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income are required to be cross referenced to related footnote disclosures that provide additional detail. The Company adopted the amended accounting standard on January 1, 2013 by electing to present the reclassification adjustments and other required disclosures in a separate footnote and the adoption of this new accounting standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
Net Income Per Share	'
	Net Income (Loss) Per Share
	Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by adjusting the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares included in the diluted calculation consist of incremental shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options calculated using the treasury stock

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Basic and diluted net income per share	'
	The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012		2011
	Basic net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	(5,011	)	$	18,198	$	3,319
	Weighted average common shares	15,269			15,866		16,315
	Basic net income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	1.15	$	0.2
	Diluted net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss)	$	(5,011	)	$	18,198	$	3,319
	Weighted average common shares	15,269			15,866		16,315
	Effect of dilutive securities: stock options	—			35		99
	Diluted weighted average common shares	15,269			15,901		16,414
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	(0.33	)	$	1.14	$	0.2

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'
	The fair value of these financial assets was determined using the following inputs at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
				Active Markets		Other		Unobservable
				for Identical		Observable		Inputs
				Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Balance at December 31, 2013:
	Money market funds	$	733	$	733	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	733	$	733	$	—	$	—
	Balance at December 31, 2012:
	Money market funds	$	13,866	$	13,866	$	—	$	—
	Total	$	13,866	$	13,866	$	—	$	—

Balance_Sheet_Components_Table

Balance Sheet Components (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets	'
	The details of prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Prepaid expenses	$	2,172		$	1,741
	Other current assets	1,030			519
	Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	3,202		$	2,260
Schedule of Property and equipment	'
	The details of property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Computer hardware and software	$	3,543		$	3,294
	Office equipment and office furniture	8,923			6,732
	Capitalized internal-use software and website development	2,484			1,319
	Leasehold improvements	4,300			1,841
		19,250			13,186
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(11,005		)	(8,872		)
	Total	$	8,245		$	4,314
Schedule of Intangible assets	'
	The details of intangible consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Internet domain names and technology	$	2,813		$	2,805
	Accumulated amortization	(2,409		)	(1,819		)
	Total	$	404		$	986
Future expected amortization expense related to intangible assets	'
	Future expected amortization expense related to intangible assets at December 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	235
	2015	$	169
	Total	$	404
Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserve for Subscriber Refunds	'
	The details of changes to the allowance for doubtful accounts and reserve for subscriber refunds are as follows (in thousands):
		Allowance			Reserve for
		for doubtful			subscriber
		accounts			refunds
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	386		$	70
	Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	173			2,234
	Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	(123		)	—
	Deductions — write-offs	(36		)	(1,411		)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	400			893
	Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	304			2,275
	Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	—			—
	Deductions — write-offs	(206		)	(2,178		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	498			990
	Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	77			818
	Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	(21		)	—
	Deductions — write-offs	(126		)	(1,052		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	428		$	756
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	'
	The details of accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accrued advertising expense	$	2,859		$	2,059
	Accrued compensation expense	4,718			3,879
	Accrued payments to merchants	98			101
	Other accrued expenses	2,112			1,964
	Reserve for subscriber refunds	756			990
	Total accrued expenses	$	10,543		$	8,993

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	The future minimum lease payments under these operating leases as of December 31, 2013 were as following (in thousands):
		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	Minimum rental payments	$	5,650	$	4,781	$	4,139	$	3,658	$	3,146	$	11,842	$	33,216

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
	The components of income (loss) before income tax expense are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	U.S.	$	(6,964	)	$	16,682		$	7,252
	Foreign	9,671			9,116			8,072
		$	2,707		$	25,798		$	15,324
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The deferred tax provision results from changes in the Company’s deferred tax assets (future deductible amounts) and tax liabilities (future taxable amounts), which are presented in the table below:
		Current			Deferred			Total
		(In thousands)
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Federal	$	5,504		$	21		$	5,525
	State	1,023			(30		)	993
	Foreign	517			683			1,200
		$	7,044		$	674		$	7,718
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Federal	$	7,692		$	(640	)	$	7,052
	State	952			(204		)	748
	Foreign	610			(810		)	(200		)
		$	9,254		$	(1,654	)	$	7,600
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Federal	$	10,820		$	(357	)	$	10,463
	State	591			1			592
	Foreign	950			—			950
		$	12,361		$	(356	)	$	12,005
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate applicable to the Company’s level of pretax income as a result of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal tax at statutory rates	$	947		$	9,029		$	5,363
	State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	694			489			385
	Foreign losses not benefited	—			—			—
	Change of valuation allowance	(1,131		)	(2,453		)	(1,235		)
	Unexchanged promotional shares	7,700			1,050			7,000
	Non-deductible expenses and other	(492		)	(515		)	492
	Total income tax expense	$	7,718		$	7,600		$	12,005
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$	76		$	1,936
	State income taxes	415			565
	Accruals and allowances	1,141			697
	Stock based compensation	1,618			1,094
	Capital loss	1,713			1,754
	Deferred revenue	411			790
	Deferred rent	54			302
	Property, equipment and intangible assets	(145		)	7
	Total deferred tax assets	5,283			7,145
	Valuation allowance	(1,713		)	(2,886		)
	Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance	3,570			4,259
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	U.S. tax on undistributed earnings	(395		)	(355		)
	Property, equipment and intangible assets	—			—
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(395		)	(355		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	3,175		$	3,904
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	'
	reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
	Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 1, 2011	$	1,366
	Increase related to prior year tax positions	510
	Decrease related to prior year tax positions	—
	Increase related to current year tax positions	—
	Settlements	(42		)
	Lapse of statute of limitations	—
	Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 2011	1,834
	Increase related to prior year tax positions	47
	Decrease related to prior year tax positions	(9		)
	Increase related to current year tax positions	7,851
	Settlements	(251		)
	Lapse of statute of limitations	(107		)
	Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 2012	9,365
	Increase related to prior year tax positions	—
	Decrease related to prior year tax positions	—
	Increase related to current year tax positions	38
	Settlements	(58		)
	Lapse of statute of limitations	—
	Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 2013	$	9,345

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Beginning balance	$	(737	)	$	(1,422	)	$	(1,038	)
	Other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation	207			685			(384		)
	Ending balance	$	(530	)	$	(737	)	$	(1,422	)
	There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

StockBased_Compensation_and_St1

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions used in Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model	'
	The fair value of 2013, 2012 and 2009 stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013				2012				2009
	Weighted-average fair value of options granted per share	$	18.87			$	19.08			$	11.56
	Historical volatility	70		%		74		%		93		%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.7		%		1.11		%		2.56		%
	Dividend yield	—				—				—
	Expected life in years	6.25				6.25				6.25
Schedule of Option Activity	'
	Option activities during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 were as follows:
		Shares			Weighted-Average				Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price				Remaining		Intrinsic
									Contractual Life		Value
											(In thousands)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011	317,725			$	14.26			8.44 years		$	8,616
	Exercised	(17,725	)		$	2.28
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	300,000			$	14.97			7.89 years		$	2,883
	Exercisable and fully vested at December 31, 2011	75,000			$	14.97			7.89 years		$	721
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012	300,000			$	14.97
	Options granted	100,000			$	28.98
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	400,000			$	18.47			7.43 years		$	1,206
	Exercisable and fully vested at December 31, 2012	150,000			$	14.97			6.89 years		$	603
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	400,000			$	18.47
	Options granted	75,000			$	29.58
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	475,000			$	20.23			6.93 years		$	1,905
	Exercisable and fully vested at December 31, 2013	250,000			$	16.37			6.10 years		$	1,429
Schedule of Outstanding Options	'
	Outstanding options at December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	Exercise Price				Shares			Options  Outstanding		Weighted-			Shares	Options  Exercisable	Weighted-
					Outstanding			Weighted-		Average			Outstanding	Weighted-	Average
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	$	14.97			300,000			5.89 years		$	14.97		225,000	5.89 years	$	14.97
	$	28.98			100,000			8.07 years		$	28.98		25,000	8.07 years	$	28.98
	$	29.58			75,000			9.56 years		$	29.58		—	—	$	29.58

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific1

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment	'
	The following is a summary of operating results and assets (in thousands) by business segment:
	Year Ended December 31, 2013	North		Europe		Elimination and Other (a)			Consolidated
		America
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	111,955	$	46,279	$	—		$	158,234
	Intersegment revenues	814		452		(1,266		)	—
	Total net revenues	112,769		46,731		(1,266		)	158,234
	Operating income	$	16,568	$	7,710	$	(22,000	)	$	2,278
	Year Ended December 31, 2012	North		Europe		Elimination and Other (a)			Consolidated
		America
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	108,787	$	42,381	$	—		$	151,168
	Intersegment revenues	728		143		(871		)	—
	Total net revenues	109,515		42,524		(871		)	151,168
	Operating income	$	21,481	$	7,008	$	(3,000	)	$	25,489
	Year Ended December 31, 2011	North		Europe		Elimination and Other (a)			Consolidated
		America
	Revenues from unaffiliated customers	$	108,549	$	39,793	$	—		$	148,342
	Intersegment revenues	466		134		(600		)	—
	Total net revenues	109,015		39,927		(600		)	148,342
	Operating income	$	30,110	$	4,912	$	(20,000	)	$	15,022
	(a)	Amount represents a charge related to unexchanged promotional shares of $22.0 million, $3.0 million and $20.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Reconciliation of assets by business segment	'
	As of December 31, 2013	North		Europe		Elimination			Consolidated
		America
	Long-lived assets	$	6,572	$	2,077	$	—		$	8,649
	Total assets	$	96,278	$	49,668	$	(31,144	)	$	114,802
	As of December 31, 2012	North		Europe		Elimination			Consolidated
		America
	Long-lived assets	$	3,389	$	1,911	$	—		$	5,300
	Total assets	$	92,139	$	36,595	$	(30,901	)	$	97,833
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'
	The following table sets forth the breakdown of revenues (in thousands) by type and segment. Travel revenue includes travel publications (Top 20, Website, Newsflash, Travelzoo Network) and Getaway vouchers. Search revenue includes SuperSearch and Fly.com. Local revenue includes Local Deals vouchers and entertainment offers (vouchers and direct bookings).
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	North America
	Travel	$	63,812	$	56,636	$	57,795
	Search	20,704		23,101		23,980
	Local	27,439		29,050		26,774
	Total North America revenues	$	111,955	$	108,787	$	108,549
	Europe
	Travel	$	34,635	$	29,844	$	27,434
	Search	3,264		4,149		5,089
	Local	8,380		8,388		7,270
	Total Europe revenues	$	46,279	$	42,381	$	39,793
	Consolidated
	Travel	$	98,447	$	86,480	$	85,229
	Search	23,968		27,250		29,069
	Local	35,819		37,438		34,044
	Total revenues	$	158,234	$	151,168	$	148,342
Schedule of Revenue for Individual Countries that Exceed 10% of Total Revenue	'
	The following table sets forth revenue for individual countries that exceed 10% of total revenue (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Revenue
	United States	$	104,650	$	101,506	$	101,184
	United Kingdom	31,270		30,122		27,516
	Rest of the world	22,314		19,540		19,642
	Total revenues	$	158,234	$	151,168	$	148,342
Schedule of Long Lives Assets by Geographic Area	'
	The following table sets forth long lived asset by geographic area (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	United States	$	6,557	$	3,368
	Rest of the world	2,092		1,932
	Total long lived assets	$	8,649	$	5,300

Unaudited_Quarterly_Informatio1

Unaudited Quarterly Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	The following represents unaudited quarterly financial data (in thousands, except per share amounts) for 2013 and 2012:
		Quarter Ended
		Dec 31,		Sep 30,			Jun 30,		Mar 31,		Dec 31,		Sep 30,		Jun 30,			Mar 31,
		2013		2013			2013		2013		2012		2012		2012			2012
	Revenues	$	37,474	$	37,256		$	41,327	42,177		$	37,028	$	35,447	$	39,360		$	39,333
	Cost of revenues	4,670		4,322			4,425		3,985		4,072		3,989		3,630			4,054
	Gross profit	32,804		32,934			36,902		38,192		32,956		31,458		35,730			35,279
	Operating expenses:
	Sales and marketing	17,305		18,449			19,457		19,659		18,489		17,427		16,061			16,265
	General and administrative	11,026		10,510			9,651		10,497		10,109		9,836		9,303			9,444
	Unexchanged promotional shares	—		22,000			—		—		—		—		—			3,000
	Total operating expenses	28,331		50,959			29,108		30,156		28,598		27,263		25,364			28,709
	Operating income (loss)	4,473		(18,025		)	7,794		8,036		4,358		4,195		10,366			6,570
	Other income (expense)	62		224			112		31		91		135		(16		)	99
	Income (loss) from operations before income tax expense	4,535		(17,801		)	7,906		8,067		4,449		4,330		10,350			6,669
	Income tax expense	1,305		1,235			2,706		2,472		692		896		3,090			2,922
	Net income (loss)	$	3,230	$	(19,036	)	$	5,200	$	5,595	$	3,757	$	3,434	$	7,260		$	3,747
	Basic net income (loss) per share	0.21		(1.24		)	0.34		0.36		0.25		0.22		0.45			0.23
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.21	$	(1.24	)	$	0.34	$	0.36	$	0.24	$	0.22	$	0.45		$	0.23

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

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Travel zoo.com corporation

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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

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5,155,874

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700,000

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Outstanding shares of Silicon Channels Corporation to Travelzoo Inc. exchanged

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The Company and Basis of Presentation (Additional Textual) [Abstract]

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Net_Income_Per_Share_Details

Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) (in dollars)	$3,230	($19,036)	$5,200	$5,595	$3,757	$3,434	$7,260	$3,747	($5,011)	$18,198	$3,319
Weighted average common shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,269,000	15,866,000	16,315,000
Basic net income (loss) per share (dollars per share)	$0.21	($1.24)	$0.34	$0.36	$0.25	$0.22	$0.45	$0.23	($0.33)	$1.15	$0.20
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) (in dollars)	$3,230	($19,036)	$5,200	$5,595	$3,757	$3,434	$7,260	$3,747	($5,011)	$18,198	$3,319
Weighted average common shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,269,000	15,866,000	16,315,000
Effect of dilutive securities: stock options	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	35,000	99,000
Diluted weighted average common shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,269,000	15,901,000	16,414,000
Diluted net income (loss) per share (dollars per share)	$0.21	($1.24)	$0.34	$0.36	$0.24	$0.22	$0.45	$0.23	($0.33)	$1.14	$0.20
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	475,000	100,000	0

Financial_Instruments_Schedule

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	$733	$13,866
Money market funds	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	733	13,866
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	733	13,866
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Money market funds	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	733	13,866
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	'	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market funds	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	'	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	'	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Money market funds	'	'
Presentation of fair value of financial assets using the inputs	'	'
Total financial assets	'	'

Financial_Instruments_Textuals

Financial Instruments - Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments (Additional Textual) [Abstract]	'
Maximum time for maturing highly liquid investments	'3 months
Certificates of Deposit	'
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Restricted cash	875
Deposits	'
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Restricted cash	804

Balance_Sheet_Components_Prepa

Balance Sheet Components - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid expenses	$2,172	$1,741
Other current assets	1,030	519
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$3,202	$2,260

Balance_Sheet_Components_Prope

Balance Sheet Components - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$19,250,000	$13,186,000	'
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-11,005,000	-8,872,000	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	8,245,000	4,314,000	'
Depreciation expense	2,600,000	2,100,000	2,400,000
Capitalized computer software, amortization	0	31,000	434,000
In-process construction	321,000	'	'
Software in process of development	1,200,000	'	'
Computer hardware and software	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,543,000	3,294,000	'
Computer hardware and software | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Computer hardware and software | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Office equipment and office furniture	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	8,923,000	6,732,000	'
Office equipment and office furniture | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Office equipment and office furniture | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Capitalized internal-use software and website development	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,484,000	1,319,000	'
Capitalized internal-use software and website development | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Capitalized internal-use software and website development | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$4,300,000	$1,841,000	'

Balance_Sheet_Components_Intan

Balance Sheet Components - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Internet domain names and technology	$2,813	$2,805	'
Accumulated amortization	-2,409	-1,819	'
Total	404	986	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	585	406	354
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	235	'	'
2015	169	'	'
Total	$404	$986	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	'5 years	'	'

Balance_Sheet_Components_Allow

Balance Sheet Components - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Reserve for Subscriber Refunds (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$498	$400	$386
Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	77	304	173
Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	-21	0	-123
Deductions — write-offs	-126	-206	-36
Ending Balance	428	498	400
Reserve for subscriber refunds	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	990	893	70
Additions — charged to costs and expenses, or contra revenue, net	818	2,275	2,234
Deductions — recoveries of amounts previously charged-off	0	0	0
Deductions — write-offs	-1,052	-2,178	-1,411
Ending Balance	$756	$990	$893

Balance_Sheet_Components_Accou

Balance Sheet Components - Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Local Deals and Getaway Merchant payable included in accounts payable	$27,200,000	$23,400,000
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued advertising expense	2,859,000	2,059,000
Accrued compensation expense	4,718,000	3,879,000
Accrued payments to merchants	98,000	101,000
Other accrued expenses	2,112,000	1,964,000
Reserve for subscriber refunds	756,000	990,000
Total accrued expenses	$10,543,000	$8,993,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2012	Apr. 27, 2011	Apr. 12, 2011	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 09, 2011
				state							Shareholder derivative lawsuits
											state
Loss Contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Claims for breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment	$3,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share identified as demandable	'	'	3,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash payment to receive a complete release of claims	'	20,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Charge related to unexchanged merger shares contingency	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,000,000	'	'	'	'
Number of additional states in settlement agreement	'	'	'	35	'	'	'	'	'	'	35
Unexchanged promotional merger shares	'	'	'	700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional number of shares of the Company that were not claimed	'	'	'	400,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Expense	'	'	'	'	'	22,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Cash payments related to settlements	'	'	'	'	12,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Charge in general and administrative expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,000	'	'	'
Operating leases, rent expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,600,000	5,000,000	4,700,000	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2014	'	'	'	'	5,650,000	'	'	5,650,000	'	'	'
2015	'	'	'	'	4,781,000	'	'	4,781,000	'	'	'
2016	'	'	'	'	4,139,000	'	'	4,139,000	'	'	'
2017	'	'	'	'	3,658,000	'	'	3,658,000	'	'	'
2018	'	'	'	'	3,146,000	'	'	3,146,000	'	'	'
Thereafter	'	'	'	'	11,842,000	'	'	11,842,000	'	'	'
Total	'	'	'	'	$33,216,000	'	'	$33,216,000	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Income_Before_Tax

Income Taxes - Income Before Tax Expense by Jurisdiction (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
U.S.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($6,964)	$16,682	$7,252
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,671	9,116	8,072
Income before income taxes	$4,535	($17,801)	$7,906	$8,067	$4,449	$4,330	$10,350	$6,669	$2,707	$25,798	$15,324

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$5,504	$7,692	$10,820
Current State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,023	952	591
Current Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	517	610	950
Total Current	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,044	9,254	12,361
Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21	-640	-357
Deferred State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30	-204	1
Deferred Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	683	-810	0
Total Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	674	-1,654	-356
Total	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,525	7,052	10,463
Total State	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	993	748	592
Total Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,200	-200	950
Total income tax expense	1,305	1,235	2,706	2,472	692	896	3,090	2,922	7,718	7,600	12,005
Income tax benefit from stock option exercises recorded in stockholders' equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	268
Income tax benefit from recognition of foreign net operating loss carryforward due to partial release of valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$800	'

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Tax Expense to Effective Tax Rate (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal tax at statutory rates	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$947	$9,029	$5,363
State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	694	489	385
Foreign losses not benefited	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Change of valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,131	-2,453	-1,235
Unexchanged promotional shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,700	1,050	7,000
Non-deductible expenses and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-492	-515	492
Total income tax expense	$1,305	$1,235	$2,706	$2,472	$692	$896	$3,090	$2,922	$7,718	$7,600	$12,005

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$76	$1,936
State income taxes	415	565
Accruals and allowances	1,141	697
Stock based compensation	1,618	1,094
Capital loss	1,713	1,754
Deferred revenue	411	790
Deferred rent	54	302
Property, equipment and intangible assets	-145	7
Total deferred tax assets	5,283	7,145
Valuation allowance	-1,713	-2,886
Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance	3,570	4,259
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
U.S. tax on undistributed earnings	-395	-355
Property, equipment and intangible assets	0	0
Total deferred tax liabilities	-395	-355
Net deferred tax assets	$3,175	$3,904

Income_Taxes_Rollforward_of_Un

Income Taxes - Rollforward of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning	$9,365	$1,834	$1,366
Increase related to prior year tax positions	0	47	510
Decrease related to prior year tax positions	0	-9	0
Increase related to current year tax positions	38	7,851	0
Settlements	-58	-251	-42
Lapse of statute of limitations	0	-107	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending	$9,345	$9,365	$1,834

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
					Capital Loss Carryforward	State and Local Jurisdiction	Net Operating Loss Carryforward
							Foreign Tax Authority
Carryforwards	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefit from recognition of foreign net operating loss carryforward due to partial release of valuation allowance	$800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit from stock option exercise	'	268,000	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance decrease	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,100,000
Capital loss, valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	1,700,000	'	'
Undistributed earnings on a book basis for the non-U.S. subsidiaries	'	'	2,800,000	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized tax benefits	9,365,000	1,834,000	9,345,000	1,366,000	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued	'	'	1,000,000	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, increase in interest on income taxes accrued	432,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties accrued	'	'	80,000	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting the company's effective income tax rate	'	'	7,900,000	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits to be recorded in discontinued operations	'	'	1,400,000	'	'	'	'
Tax settlement	'	'	'	'	'	$20,000,000	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	($737,000)	($1,422,000)	($1,038,000)
Other comprehensive income due to foreign currency translation	207,000	685,000	-384,000
Ending balance	-530,000	-737,000	-1,422,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$0	$0	$0

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Details

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan, maximum annual contribution by employee, percent of eligible earnings	80.00%	'	'
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution per employee, amount	$1,500	'	'
Defined contribution plan, employer discretionary contribution amount	$1,500,000	$1,200,000	$1,200,000
Defined contribution plan, period after which cliff vest occurs	'1 year	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_and_St2

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options - Stock Option Valuation Weighted Average Assumptions (Details) (Stock Options, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]	'
Expected life in years	'6 years 3 months
Employee Options 2009	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]	'
Weighted-average fair value of options granted per share	11.56
Historical volatility	93.00%
Risk-free interest rate	2.56%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected life in years	'6 years 3 months
Employee Options 2012	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]	'
Weighted-average fair value of options granted per share	19.08
Historical volatility	74.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.11%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected life in years	'6 years 3 months
Employee Options 2013	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]	'
Weighted-average fair value of options granted per share	18.87
Historical volatility	70.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.70%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected life in years	'6 years 3 months

StockBased_Compensation_and_St3

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options - Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Options outstanding, beginning (in shares)	400,000	300,000	317,725	'
Exercised (in shares)	0	0	-17,725	'
Options granted (in shares)	75,000	100,000	'	'
Options outstanding, ending (in shares)	475,000	400,000	300,000	317,725
Exercisable and fully vested (in shares)	250,000	150,000	75,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price, beginning (in dollars per share)	$18.47	$14.97	$14.26	'
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$2.28	'
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$29.58	$28.98	'	'
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price, ending (in dollars per share)	$20.23	$18.47	$14.97	$14.26
Exercisable and fully vested, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$16.37	$14.97	$14.97	'
Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 11 months 6 days	'7 years 5 months 6 days	'7 years 10 months 21 days	'8 years 3 months 70 days
Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'6 years 10 months 21 days	'7 years 10 months 21 days	'
Vested and expected to vest, outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	$1,905	$1,206	$2,883	$8,616
Vested and expected to vest, exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	$1,429	$603	$721	'

StockBased_Compensation_and_St4

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options - Outstanding Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'
Exercise price of employee option shares of common stock	$29.58	$28.98	'	'
Shares Outstanding (in shares)	475,000	400,000	300,000	317,725
Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 11 months 6 days	'7 years 5 months 6 days	'7 years 10 months 21 days	'8 years 3 months 70 days
Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'6 years 10 months 21 days	'7 years 10 months 21 days	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$16.37	$14.97	$14.97	'
Employee Options 2009	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'
Exercise price of employee option shares of common stock	$14.97	'	'	'
Shares Outstanding (in shares)	300,000	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 10 months 21 days	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$14.97	'	'	'
Shares Outstanding and Exercisable (in shares)	225,000	'	'	'
Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 10 months 21 days	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$14.97	'	'	'
Employee Options 2012	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'
Exercise price of employee option shares of common stock	$28.98	'	'	'
Shares Outstanding (in shares)	100,000	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'8 years 0 months 26 days	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$28.98	'	'	'
Shares Outstanding and Exercisable (in shares)	25,000	'	'	'
Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'8 years 0 months 26 days	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$28.98	'	'	'
Employee Options 2013	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'
Exercise price of employee option shares of common stock	$29.58	'	'	'
Shares Outstanding (in shares)	75,000	'	'	'
Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'9 years 6 months 22 days	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$29.58	'	'	'
Shares Outstanding and Exercisable (in shares)	0	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$29.58	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_and_St5

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Options - Narrative (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2001

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2008

Dec. 31, 2005

Dec. 31, 2004

Oct. 31, 2002

Mar. 31, 2002

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2008

Dec. 31, 2004

Nov. 30, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jul. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Employee Options 2009

Employee Options 2012

Employee Options 2013

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Director Options, October 2011 Plan

Director Options, October 2011 Plan

Director Options, October 2011 Plan

Director Options, October 2011 Plan

Director Options, October 2011 Plan

Director Options, March 2002 Plan

Director Options, March 2002 Plan

Director Options, March 2002 Plan

Director Options, March 2002 Plan

Director Options, March 2002 Plan

Employee Options 2009

Employee Options 2009

Employee Options 2009

Employee Options 2009

Employee Options 2012

Employee Options 2012

Employee Options 2012

Employee Options 2013

Employee Options 2013

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Share-based compensation arrangement, options, grants in period, fully vested and exercisable, per director

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,000

'

'

'

'

'

5,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise price of employee option shares of common stock

$29.58

$28.98

'

'

$14.97

$28.98

$29.58

'

$2

'

'

'

'

'

$3

'

'

'

$14.97

'

'

'

'

$28.98

'

$29.58

'

Share-based compensation arrangement, options, grants in period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

210,000

'

'

'

'

'

35,000

'

'

'

300,000

'

'

'

75,000

100,000

'

'

'

Share-based compensation, options, exercises in period

0

0

17,725

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,725

30,000

17,275

150,000

'

'

5,000

5,000

23,589

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation arrangement, options, forfeitures in period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,411

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options vest and become exercisable annually

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

75,000

'

'

'

'

25,000

'

25,000

'

Options vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

225,000

'

'

'

'

25,000

'

0

Options outstanding

475,000

400,000

300,000

317,725

300,000

100,000

75,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

75,000

Allocated share-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

1,200,000

750,000

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeiture rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

375,000

'

'

'

'

974,000

'

1,300,000

Unrecognized compensation expense, period for recognition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'2 years 1 month 12 days

'

'3 years 7 months

Expected life in years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years 3 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years 3 months

'

'

'

'

'6 years 3 months

'

'6 years 3 months

Share-based compensation arrangement, options, exercises in period, total intrinsic value

'

'

$628,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock_Repurchase_Program_Detai

Stock Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Aug. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jan. 31, 2014
							Treasury Stock	Subsequent Event [Member]
Class of Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchased program authorized number of shares	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	500,000	'	500,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)	371,000	439,000	161,000	500,000	'	'	500,000	'
Aggregate purchase price of shares repurchased	$7.80	$7.90	$3.60	$15.10	'	'	'	'

Reverse_Forward_Stock_Split_De

Reverse / Forward Stock Split (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 06, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013
						Subsequent Event [Member]	Reverse Stock Split [Member]	Forward Stock Split [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.04	25
Payable to shareholders for reverse/forward stock split	'	$13,668,000	$13,668,000	$0	$0	$13,400,000	'	'
Amount payable to shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	329,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Reverse Stock Splits	643,218	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	'	13,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of shares fractionalized from reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs, value	'	820,001	-13,203,000	'	'	'	'	'
Reverse/forward stock split, including transaction costs	'	'	($688,000)	$0	$0	'	'	'

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific2

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information - Operating Results from Continuing Operations and Assets by Business Segment (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

$37,474

$37,256

$41,327

$42,177

$37,028

$35,447

$39,360

$39,333

$158,234

$151,168

$148,342

Operating income

4,473

-18,025

7,794

8,036

4,358

4,195

10,366

6,570

2,278

25,489

15,022

North America

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111,955

108,787

108,549

Europe

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46,279

42,381

39,793

Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,266

[1]

-871

[1]

-600

[1]

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,000

[1]

-3,000

[1]

-20,000

[1]

Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | North America

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

814

728

466

Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Europe

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

452

143

134

Operating Segments [Member] | North America

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

112,769

109,515

109,015

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,568

21,481

30,110

Operating Segments [Member] | Europe

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary of operating results from continuing operations and assets by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46,731

42,524

39,927

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7,710

$7,008

$4,912

[1]

Amount represents a charge related to unexchanged promotional shares of $22.0 million, $3.0 million and $20.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific3

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information - Assets by Segment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenue for each segment recognized based on customer location	'	'
Long-lived assets	$8,649	$5,300
Total assets	114,802	97,833
Operating Segments [Member] | North America	'	'
Revenue for each segment recognized based on customer location	'	'
Long-lived assets	6,572	3,389
Total assets	96,278	92,139
Operating Segments [Member] | Europe	'	'
Revenue for each segment recognized based on customer location	'	'
Long-lived assets	2,077	1,911
Total assets	49,668	36,595
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Revenue for each segment recognized based on customer location	'	'
Long-lived assets	0	0
Total assets	($31,144)	($30,901)

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific4

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information - Revenue by Type and Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$37,474	$37,256	$41,327	$42,177	$37,028	$35,447	$39,360	$39,333	$158,234	$151,168	$148,342
Travel	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	98,447	86,480	85,229
Search	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,968	27,250	29,069
Local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	35,819	37,438	34,044
North America	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	111,955	108,787	108,549
North America | Travel	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	63,812	56,636	57,795
North America | Search	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,704	23,101	23,980
North America | Local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	27,439	29,050	26,774
Europe	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	46,279	42,381	39,793
Europe | Travel	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34,635	29,844	27,434
Europe | Search	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,264	4,149	5,089
Europe | Local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Breakdown of revenues by type and segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$8,380	$8,388	$7,270

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific5

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information - Revenue for Individual Countries that Exceed 10% of Total Revenue (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$37,474	$37,256	$41,327	$42,177	$37,028	$35,447	$39,360	$39,333	$158,234	$151,168	$148,342
United States	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	104,650	101,506	101,184
UNITED KINGDOM	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,270	30,122	27,516
Rest of The World	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$22,314	$19,540	$19,642

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific6

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information - Long Lives Assets by Geographic Area (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	$8,649	$5,300
United States	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	6,557	3,368
Rest of The World	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	$2,092	$1,932

Segment_Reporting_and_Signific7

Segment Reporting and Significant Customer Information - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of reportable operating segments	2	'	'
Charge related to unexchanged merger shares	$3	$22	$20
Percentage of revenue	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Percentage of accounts receivable	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 06, 2013
					Travelzoo Asia Limited	Travelzoo Japan K.K	Azzurro Capital, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percent of outstanding shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	48.20%
Fees for services of contracting agreement	$380	$704	$536	$616	'	'	'
Company receivables part of prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'	'	$189	$260	'

Unaudited_Quarterly_Informatio2

Unaudited Quarterly Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$37,474	$37,256	$41,327	$42,177	$37,028	$35,447	$39,360	$39,333	$158,234	$151,168	$148,342
Cost of revenues	4,670	4,322	4,425	3,985	4,072	3,989	3,630	4,054	17,402	15,745	13,283
Gross profit	32,804	32,934	36,902	38,192	32,956	31,458	35,730	35,279	140,832	135,423	135,059
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	17,305	18,449	19,457	19,659	18,489	17,427	16,061	16,265	74,870	68,242	65,490
General and administrative	11,026	10,510	9,651	10,497	10,109	9,836	9,303	9,444	41,684	38,692	34,547
Unexchanged promotional shares	0	22,000	0	0	0	0	0	3,000	22,000	3,000	20,000
Total operating expenses	28,331	50,959	29,108	30,156	28,598	27,263	25,364	28,709	138,554	109,934	120,037
Operating income (loss)	4,473	-18,025	7,794	8,036	4,358	4,195	10,366	6,570	2,278	25,489	15,022
Other income (expense)	62	224	112	31	91	135	-16	99	429	309	302
Gain (loss) on foreign currency	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-33	4	-81
Income (loss) from operations before income tax expense	4,535	-17,801	7,906	8,067	4,449	4,330	10,350	6,669	2,707	25,798	15,324
Income tax expense	1,305	1,235	2,706	2,472	692	896	3,090	2,922	7,718	7,600	12,005
Net income (loss)	$3,230	($19,036)	$5,200	$5,595	$3,757	$3,434	$7,260	$3,747	($5,011)	$18,198	$3,319
Basic net income (loss) per share (dollars per share)	$0.21	($1.24)	$0.34	$0.36	$0.25	$0.22	$0.45	$0.23	($0.33)	$1.15	$0.20
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$0.21	($1.24)	$0.34	$0.36	$0.24	$0.22	$0.45	$0.23	($0.33)	$1.14	$0.20