MISHAWAKA — From college students to families, many people are putting the brakes on this year's spring break travel.

They say they’re either canceling or changing their vacation plans. Some aren't even planning one at all because money is so tight.

People say the pain at the pump is what's eating up their wallets.

IU South Bend sophomore Alicia Cox is spending her spring break working at Pinnacle Athletic Club. But she'd rather be somewhere else.

"I wish I was in somewhere warm ... Florida," said Cox.

For many college students like Cox, vacation is taking a back seat this year.

"I just can't afford it — broke college student," she said.

Her reason is rising gas prices.

According to AAA, gas prices in Indiana have jumped close to 75 cents in the past year. Last year, drivers paid an average of $2.50 a gallon. This year they're paying an average of $3.23.

"It's outrageous, ridiculous. It really is," said driver Jackie Headlee.

"Oh, they're horrible. They're way too high," said driver Brian Leeper.

Which is why many drivers including Leeper are forced to change their vacation plans this year.

"We used to drive out to Utah and back. Now we're just going to Shipshewana and back," said Leeper.

"We're considering taking a train to where we want to go instead of driving because it would be cheaper," said driver Connie Reittinger.

But for people like Cox, who won't be going anywhere at all, there's always wishful thinking.

“Hopefully one day I can go on my spring break in the Bahamas or Florida or something like that," said Cox.

The news isn't good for the tourism industry. At the end of last year, they began to feel the hit. Revenue was down 10 percent from what it was a year before.